Associate General Counsel, Labor & Employment

Overview

Salary Range: $156,400 - $225,000 per year, plus bonus eligibility

Location: Remote

This role offers competitive benefits including health, dental, vision, and life insurance plans, paid time off, 401(k) with company match, and an employee assistance program.

Responsibilities

• Serve as a trusted advisor to senior leadership and human resources on labor and employment matters across the U.S. and internationally
• Provide practical, timely legal advice on employee relations, labor relations, and employment law compliance
• Develop, implement, and support corporate employment policies that align with legal requirements and business objectives
• Partner with human resources to prepare and deliver training on employment practices
• Monitor developments in labor and employment law, legislation, and regulatory filings, recommending necessary changes
• Manage legal representation and oversight for agency charges, audits, investigations, grievances, litigation, and other adversarial matters
• Draft employment policies, agreements, and respond to subpoenas
• Build strong relationships across the organization, including with senior leadership and HR professionals
• Liaise with outside counsel and manage those relationships cost-effectively
• Recommend and deliver actionable KPIs and business metrics to drive results
• Foster a team environment that encourages empowerment, continuous improvement, and innovation

Requirements

• Juris Doctor (J.D.) degree from an ABA-accredited law school with strong academic credentials
• Membership in good standing with the Virginia Bar, or membership in another U.S. jurisdiction with eligibility for waiver into Virginia
• Minimum of 5 years of substantial labor and employment law experience advising clients on HR-related issues
• Strong knowledge of federal employment laws including FLSA, FMLA, and ADA
• Experience working in a heavily unionized environment
• Experience drafting employment policies and delivering employment law training
• Ability to clearly explain complex legal issues to non-lawyers
• Ability to travel up to 20% within the U.S. and Canada, including overnight stays
• Eligibility to work in the U.S. without sponsorship
• Ability to pass a criminal background check and required airport security clearances (e.g., TSA, FAA, Transport Canada)

Preferred Qualifications

• In-house counsel experience
• Knowledge of ERISA and employee benefits
• Experience supporting clients outside the U.S.
• Experience in the food, beverage, or hospitality industry

Compensation & Benefits

• Competitive salary within the stated range
• Bonus eligibility
• Health, dental, vision, and life insurance plans
• Paid time off
• 401(k) plan with company match
• Employee assistance program

Location

• Remote position
• Must be eligible to work in the U.S.
• Ability to travel within the U.S. and Canada as required

This is a full-time, exempt position reporting to the Chief Legal Officer.