Overview:

Capital Group is recruiting for an experienced Counsel to join its Litigation Legal team. This is an opportunity to join a prestigious legal department at one of the largest asset managers in the world.  Capital Group is an evolving business in a highly regulated environment; this team is involved in guiding decisions that will make a major impact on the business.

The Legal team is comprised of 29 attorneys, with 22 in the US. It is a highly collaborative group, and the candidate will work closely in Los Angeles with the head of litigation, Chief Legal Officer, and colleagues globally. The candidate’s responsibilities will include the areas of employment and commercial litigation.

Compensation: Competitive and commensurate with experience, including a base salary, cash bonus, and outstanding benefits.

Relocation: Yes

Experience and Qualifications: The successful candidate will have at least 7 years of experience at a top ranked law firm and/or in-house. Candidates must have experience with employment law, commercial litigation management and eDiscovery. Exceptional academic credentials, JD degree and admittance to California bar required.   

Location: Los Angeles, California or San Francisco, California (Hybrid work model).

Company Overview

Founded in 1931, Capital Group (“Capital”) is one of the world’s largest and most trusted investment management firms, managing more than $2.6 trillion in assets on behalf of over 60 million individual and institutional investor accounts in 28 offices around the world. With over 8,200 associates in offices across Asia, Australia, Europe and the Americas, Capital strives to improve people’s lives through successful investing. For more information on the firm, please visit: https://www.capitalgroup.com.

“I can be myself at work.”

You define yourself by more than just a job title, and we want you to feel comfortable bringing your true self to work. We value your talents, your traditions and your take on the world – everything that makes you unique. We’re working hard to advance diversity, equity and inclusion in our organization and our communities because we know that what makes us different makes us better.

We want you to feel a strong sense of belonging. We value and welcome your experiences, ideas and identity. Over 40 employee resource groups unite our people and help to develop our collective empathy through unfiltered conversations about race, ethnicity, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, faith, disabilities, mental health and so much more.

“I can influence my income.”

You want to feel recognized at work. Your performance will be reviewed annually, and your compensation will be designed to motivate and reward the value that you provide. You’ll receive a competitive salary, bonuses and benefits. Your company-funded retirement contribution will be the equivalent of 15% of your annual pay (including bonuses).

“I can lead a full life.”

You bring unique goals and interests to your job and your life. Whether you’re raising a family, you’re passionate about where you volunteer, or you want to explore different career paths, we’ll give you the resources that can set you up for success.

• Enjoy generous time-away and health benefits from day one, with the opportunity for flexible work options
• Receive 2-for-1 matching gifts for your charitable contributions and the opportunity to secure annual grants for the organizations you love
• Access on-demand professional development resources that allow you to hone existing skills and learn new ones

COVID-19 HIRING: Our recruiting and onboarding activities are virtual during the pandemic and we’ve transitioned company-wide to a hybrid environment. Each individual team determines its own best office schedule. We are offering generous work-from-home benefits to improve our associate’s ability to work remotely.