Associate Corporate Counsel- Employment and Labor

Overview

The organization is seeking an Associate Corporate Counsel, Employment & Labor to join the Legal team. Reporting to Corporate Counsel, Risk & Litigation, this role provides practical, business-focused legal guidance across a range of employment and labor matters throughout the United States.

The position supports proactive workplace risk management, compliance with evolving employment laws, labor relations initiatives, workplace investigations, and employment-related claims and litigation.

Responsibilities

• Serve as a strategic legal advisor on employment matters, including hiring, employee relations, performance management, disciplinary actions, accommodations, leaves of absence, reductions in force, terminations, wage and hour compliance, and workplace policies.
• Provide guidance on federal, state, and local employment laws and regulations to support consistent and legally compliant practices across multiple jurisdictions.
• Assist with the development, interpretation, implementation, and maintenance of employment policies, procedures, employee handbooks, and related documentation.
• Monitor legislative and regulatory developments and advise stakeholders on legal changes impacting business operations.
• Advise on labor law matters, including National Labor Relations Act (NLRA) compliance, concerted activity, handbook reviews, workplace investigations, and union-related issues.
• Support labor relations strategies in unionized and union-susceptible environments.
• Conduct or oversee internal investigations involving discrimination, harassment, retaliation, ethics concerns, workplace conduct, and other employee-related matters.
• Partner with HR, Operations, and Risk teams to ensure investigations are thorough, timely, and compliant.
• Manage and respond to agency charges, investigations, and inquiries, including matters involving the EEOC, Department of Labor, NLRB, and state employment agencies.
• Prepare position statements, coordinate witness interviews, gather evidence, and develop response strategies.
• Support employment litigation and claims management, including early case assessments, discovery coordination, settlement evaluations, and litigation strategy.
• Maintain organized employment claim tracking and case management reporting.
• Draft, review, and negotiate employment-related agreements, including separation agreements, confidentiality agreements, and severance documents.
• Develop and deliver training programs for managers and HR professionals on employment law and workplace compliance topics.
• Support compliance initiatives designed to strengthen workplace practices and reduce organizational risk.

Requirements

Minimum Qualifications

• Juris Doctor (J.D.) degree from an accredited law school.
• Active license to practice law in at least one U.S. jurisdiction.
• 2-5 years of experience practicing employment and labor law in a law firm, in-house legal department, or a combination of both.
• Strong working knowledge of federal and multi-state employment laws, including Title VII, ADA, FMLA, FLSA, NLRA, and related regulations.
• Experience supporting or conducting workplace investigations and responding to government agency inquiries and charges.
• Demonstrated ability to analyze complex legal issues and provide practical, business-oriented solutions.
• Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.

Preferred Qualifications

• Prior in-house counsel experience supporting a multi-state employer.
• Experience supporting logistics, distribution, warehousing, manufacturing, transportation, or other operationally intensive environments.
• Exposure to labor relations matters, including unionized and union-susceptible workforces.
• Experience managing employment litigation and administrative agency matters.
• Familiarity with workforce compliance programs and risk mitigation initiatives.
• Spanish and/or French language proficiency.
• Experience delivering employment law training to managers and business leaders.

Compensation & Benefits

• $87,000 - $120,000 per year based on individual experience.
• Yearly performance-based bonus.
• Comprehensive benefits, including medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• 401(k) with company matching.
• Generous PTO, sick time, and company holidays.

Location

Remote within the Mid-Atlantic area or Atlanta, GA strongly preferred.

Work Schedule & Travel

• Work schedule: M-F 8AM-5PM.
• Travel: Up to 20% company paid for travel (once per quarter).

Work Authorization

This position is not eligible for immigration sponsorship.