Associate General Counsel (Labor and Employment)

Overview

An organization advocating for domestic workers is seeking an Associate General Counsel specializing in labor and employment law. This is a full-time, permanent position reporting to the General Counsel within the Legal Department. The role is remote with a salary range of $100,000 to $120,000 annually.

Responsibilities

• Provide legal advice, counsel, and representation primarily on labor and employment matters including:
  • Personnel policy development
  • Collective bargaining agreement compliance
  • Labor grievance and arbitration processes
  • Collective bargaining
  • Employee relations
  • Wage and hour counseling
  • Reasonable accommodations
  • Civil rights cases
  • Internal investigations
  • Matters involving EEOC, DCR, PERC, DOL, and other state and federal agencies
• Advise staff on legal issues affecting 501(c)(3) and 501(c)(4) tax-exempt organizations, including corporate governance
• Review, develop, and negotiate vendor contracts, memoranda of understanding, grant agreements, and other contracts
• Assist with reviewing external messaging and materials for legal compliance
• Support organizational risk management and crisis response planning
• Draft policies, procedures, and guidelines related to administrative operations
• Serve as liaison to Human Resources and outside counsel
• Supervise Assistant Counsel
• Analyze pending legislation and regulations for impact on the organization
• Participate in staff meetings, retreats, and supervision meetings; complete work plans and reports timely
• Perform other duties as assigned by the General Counsel

Requirements

• Juris Doctor (J.D.) from an accredited law school
• Minimum 5 years of experience in labor and employment law, preferably with in-house experience
• Bar membership in good standing in the jurisdiction of residence
• Familiarity with laws governing 501(c)(3) and 501(c)(4) tax-exempt organizations
• Strong judgment and communication skills
• Ability to manage multiple priorities, take initiative, and meet deadlines
• Experience with litigation and/or regulatory bodies such as IRS or DOL preferred but not required
• Proven ability to work independently and with attention to detail
• Ability to collaborate effectively with diverse staff both remotely and in person
• Strong organizational and problem-solving skills
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and Google Suite preferred
• Spanish language proficiency is a plus
• Willingness to travel if needed

Compensation & Benefits

• Salary range: $100,000 to $120,000 annually
• Full-time, permanent position

Location

• Remote work

Additional Information

• The position is confidential and part of a unionized environment
• The organization is an equal opportunity employer and prohibits discrimination based on race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability, genetics, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other protected characteristic
• Participation in the E-Verify program is required

Applicants should apply electronically with a resume and cover letter. Direct solicitations to individual staff members are discouraged and unlikely to receive a response.