Overview
This role is a temporary position with an expected duration of approximately 12–18 months. Employment is at-will, meaning either the employer or the employee may terminate employment at any time, with or without cause or notice.
The organization is seeking an experienced employment attorney to join the Legal team in a temporary capacity. In this role, you will provide practical, business-focused legal counsel to Human Resources and business leaders on a broad range of employment matters, helping the organization navigate risk while supporting workforce and business objectives.
Responsibilities
- Provide day-to-day employment law advice and counsel to Human Resources and business leaders.
- Assess legal risk and recommend practical solutions aligned with business objectives and risk tolerance.
- Advise management on complex employment matters, including compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws.
- Partner with stakeholders across the organization to support employee relations, workforce management, and policy-related issues.
- Respond to employment-related claims, demands, wage disputes, and administrative charges.
- Collaborate with outside counsel on specialized or international employment law matters, as needed.
- Build trusted relationships with business leaders and serve as a strategic legal advisor on employment-related issues.
Requirements
- J.D. from an accredited law school and an active license in good standing to practice law in the state where the attorney is based.
- 8+ years of in-house employment law counseling experience supporting a large, multi-state organization.
- Strong knowledge of federal, state, and local employment laws and regulations, with experience advising on:
- employee relations matters
- workforce restructuring
- leave management
- labor relations
- compliance investigations
- Experience responding to agency charges, wage claims, and employment-related disputes.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to advise, influence, and build credibility with senior stakeholders.
- Sound legal and business judgment, with the ability to independently manage complex matters and balance legal risk with business objectives.
- Strong organizational, prioritization, and project management skills, including managing multiple competing demands in a fast-paced environment.
- Familiarity with emerging employment-related legal developments, including AI-related workplace considerations.
Compensation & Benefits
Base salary (anticipated)
Anticipated base salary range varies by location. Minimums and maximums may vary based on location, and individual pay is based on skills, experience, and other relevant factors.
Location-based pay ranges
- $152,066 - $202,755 in these states: AL AR AZ FL GA IA ID IN KS KY LA ME MO MS MT ND NE NM OH OK PA SC SD TN UT VT WI WV WY
- $159,670 - $212,893 in these states: CO HI MI MN NC NH NV OR RI
- $167,273 - $223,031 in these states: AK CA CT DC DE IL MA MD NJ NY TX VA WA
The employer offers a comprehensive package featuring a broad range of Health, Life, Voluntary Lifestyle benefits and other perks that enhance physical, mental, emotional, and financial wellbeing.
Bonus structure may include short-term incentives, long-term incentives and/or sales compensation (details provided during the selection process).
Location
Pay ranges are defined by state, including the following groups of states:
- AL, AR, AZ, FL, GA, IA, ID, IN, KS, KY, LA, ME, MO, MS, MT, ND, NE, NM, OH, OK, PA, SC, SD, TN, UT, VT, WI, WV, WY
- CO, HI, MI, MN, NC, NH, NV, OR, RI
- AK, CA, CT, DC, DE, IL, MA, MD, NJ, NY, TX, VA, WA
Additional Information
- Background screening may include checks for criminal records and/or motor vehicle reports and/or drug screening, depending on position requirements. Job-related concerns identified during background screening may disqualify candidates or affect current roles.
- Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records will be considered.
- Employment is subject to equal employment opportunity protections regardless of protected status.
Disclaimer
- Job responsibilities described are indicative of the general nature and level of work for this classification and are not intended to be a comprehensive inventory of all duties. Responsibilities may change based on evolving business needs and conditions.
- In any materials submitted, applicants may redact or remove age-identifying information such as age, date of birth, or dates of school attendance or graduation without penalty.
- The employer does not require any form of payment from job applicants during recruitment; legitimate openings are posted through official channels.