Associate Corporate Counsel- Employment and Labor

Overview

This role supports the organization as an Associate Corporate Counsel, Employment & Labor within a growing legal team. Reporting to Corporate Counsel, Risk & Litigation, the Associate Corporate Counsel provides practical, business-focused legal guidance across employment and labor matters across the United States.

The position helps manage workplace risk, support compliance with evolving employment laws, advise on labor relations initiatives, oversee workplace investigations, and handle employment-related claims and litigation.

Location

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

Work Schedule

M-F 8AM–5PM

Travel

Up to 20% (company paid), once per quarter.

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, legally compliant practices across multiple jurisdictions.
• Assist in 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 affecting 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 within 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 to ensure investigations are thorough, timely, and compliant with legal requirements.
• 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 and risk-reduction initiatives to strengthen workplace practices.

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.

Immigration Sponsorship

This position is not eligible for immigration sponsorship.