Assistant General Counsel – Labor & Employment

Overview

The organization is seeking an experienced Assistant General Counsel – Labor & Employment to join its Legal team.

This role serves as the organization’s primary legal advisor on employment-related matters, with a strong emphasis on California employment law, including management of PAGA claims. The position partners closely with Human Resources, executive leadership, and operational teams to provide strategic, practical, and risk-balanced legal counsel in a fast-paced, multi-state manufacturing environment.

Responsibilities

Labor & Employment Law Leadership

• Serve as lead counsel for all labor and employment-related legal matters across the organization
• Provide strategic advice and counsel on compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws, with significant focus on California law
• Advise on employee relations matters, including:
  • Discipline
  • Terminations
  • Reductions in force
  • Accommodations
  • Wage and hour compliance
  • Leaves of absence
  • Workplace investigations
• Partner with HR leadership to proactively mitigate risk and develop legally sound policies and procedures

Litigation & Dispute Management

• Oversee and manage employment-related litigation, administrative charges, and agency investigations (e.g., EEOC, DFEH/CRD, Labor Commissioner claims)
• Direct outside counsel, manage budgets, and develop litigation strategy aligned with organizational objectives
• Assess exposure and provide practical risk analysis to senior leadership

Policy Development & Compliance

• Draft, review, and update employment policies, handbooks, agreements, and training materials
• Provide guidance on multi-state compliance with particular emphasis on California wage and hour laws, PAGA matters, and evolving regulatory developments
• Support internal audits and compliance initiatives

Strategic Business Partnership

• Serve as a trusted advisor to executive leadership and business partners
• Deliver training to HR and operational leaders on labor and employment law developments and risk mitigation
• Provide practical, business-oriented legal solutions that align with operational goals

Requirements

• Significant, hands-on experience with California labor and employment law in a sophisticated, multi-location environment
• Strong employment litigation management experience and comfort partnering with outside counsel
• Pragmatic, business-focused mindset able to balance risk, culture, and operational realities
• Executive presence and communication skills to influence at the highest levels of the organization

Preferred Qualifications

• Alignment with a people-first, values-driven culture and commitment to doing things the right way

Compensation & Benefits

• Anticipated base salary range: $155,000 - $200,000 (depending on experience, qualifications, and geographic location)
• Compensation is market-based and may vary based on local labor markets and cost of living
• Eligible for an annual bonus

Benefits include:

• Three comprehensive medical plan options
• Prescription drug coverage
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Teladoc virtual healthcare services
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Annual Wellness Clinic
• Company-paid Life Insurance
• Voluntary Life Insurance
• Company-paid Short-Term Disability
• Company-paid Long-Term Disability
• Supplemental Hospital Indemnity Insurance
• Critical Illness Insurance
• Accident Insurance
• Paid Time Off (PTO) and paid holidays
• 401(k) retirement plan with company match
• Tuition Reimbursement Program
• Legal Insurance
• Identity Theft Protection
• Pet Insurance
• Team Member Discount Program

Location

• Preferred locations: Venice, FL | Harrisburg, PA | California
• Location flexibility: Candidates may be considered in other U.S. locations if they meet all required qualifications, including significant California labor and employment law expertise and experience managing PAGA matters.
• Travel: Ability to travel to operations support locations and manufacturing facilities as needed.

Equal Opportunity Employer

The organization is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, or any other protected status under applicable law.

Work Authorization and Sponsorship Disclosure

• The organization does not offer employer sponsorship at this time.
• Candidates must provide truthful and complete information regarding eligibility to work in the U.S. and any current or future need for employment sponsorship.
• Misrepresentation regarding work authorization or sponsorship need at any stage of the hiring process may result in disqualification, rescission of an employment offer, or termination of employment.