Legal Counsel

About the Job

Pacific Coast Building Products, Inc. (PCCI) is seeking an experienced Litigation & Employment Counsel to represent PCCI and its sister subsidiaries across a wide range of litigation matters. This role plays a key part in protecting the company’s legal interests while partnering with senior leadership to reduce risk, improve processes, and support long-term business objectives.

This position offers the opportunity to work on diverse, high-impact legal matters in a collaborative, business-focused environment.

About The Role

Reporting to the Chief Legal Officer, you will manage and oversee litigation matters spanning employment law, OSHA, construction defects, and collections. You will serve as a trusted advisor to leadership and field teams, coordinate with outside counsel, and help shape corporate legal policies and risk management strategies across PCCI and its subsidiaries.

What You’ll Do

• Represent PCCI and its subsidiaries in a variety of litigation matters, including:
• Employment-related claims (wrongful termination, wage and hour, PAGA, and related matters)
• Construction defect litigation
• OSHA citations
• Residential and commercial collections matters
• Other litigation issues as they arise
• Advise executives, managers, and field personnel on legal matters and risk implications
• Conduct legal research in support of litigation and transactional matters
• Manage, oversee, and strategize with outside counsel on class actions and complex litigation
• Ensure compliance with legal, contractual, corporate, and risk management requirements
• Recommend alternative actions to minimize liability, manage risk, and optimize contract value
• Assist in the development and implementation of corporate legal policies, procedures, and programs
• Coordinate and manage responses to subpoenas
• Provide strategic insights to senior management based on litigation outcomes and trends

What We’re Looking For

Required Qualifications

• Juris Doctor (J.D.) from an accredited law school
• Minimum of five (5) years of related legal experience or equivalent combination of education and experience
• Active California Bar License (required)

Preferred Qualifications

• Strong litigation experience, particularly in employment law and regulatory matters
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to present to senior leadership and boards
• Strong analytical, reasoning, and problem-solving skills
• Proficiency with standard office software and legal research tools
• Ability to work independently while collaborating across multiple levels of the organization

Work Style & Requirements

• Regular in-office attendance is required
• Ability to sit, stand, walk, and use a computer for extended periods
• Occasionally lift or move up to 20 pounds
• Some travel may be required depending on litigation needs and locations

Why You’ll Like Working Here

• Broad exposure to complex and meaningful legal matters
• Direct partnership with senior leadership and business teams
• Opportunity to influence company processes and risk management strategies
• Collaborative, business-focused legal environment
• Competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits

Pay Range:

$150,000 – $170,000 per year

Variables in stated pay may be attributed to education, experience, regional location, minimum wages, and internal promotions may include factors such as merit and seniority.

Benefits

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• Life Insurance
• AD&D Insurance
• Short and Long-Term Disability Insurance
• 401(k)
• Profit Sharing Retirement
• Opportunity for various discretionary bonuses
• Vacation
• Sick time accrued in accordance with state law
• 10 paid holidays per year

We practice equal opportunity employment and are a safety-sensitive, drug-free workplace.