Associate General Counsel, Labor & Employment

Overview

This organization is seeking an experienced Associate General Counsel, Labor & Employment to serve as a trusted partner to the business, providing practical and timely advice on employment and labor matters across the U.S. and internationally.

Salary Range: $156,400 - $225,000 / year + bonus eligible

Location: Remote opportunity

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

Responsibilities

• Advise senior leadership and human resources on day-to-day employee relations matters and develop business-focused solutions.
• Influence company-wide employment policy, building practical solutions that comply with the law, meet business objectives, and reduce labor risk.
• Provide legal representation, oversight, and guidance for agency administrative charges, audits, investigations, labor relations matters, grievances, litigation, and other adversarial matters.
• Work on high-stakes matters across the U.S. and internationally, including employee relations, NLRB proceedings, arbitrations, and negotiations.
• Partner with human resources to prepare, direct, and deliver training on relevant employment practices.
• Monitor labor and employment law developments, decisions, legislation, and regulatory filings that may affect the organization, and recommend changes when needed.
• Draft employment policies and agreements and respond to subpoenas.
• Build strong cross-organizational relationships, including with human resources professionals and senior leadership.
• Serve as liaison to outside counsel and manage that relationship in a cost-effective manner.
• Recommend and deliver actionable KPIs and business metrics that drive meaningful business results.
• Foster a team environment that supports empowerment, continuous improvement, and innovation.

Requirements

• J.D. from an ABA accredited law school with strong academic credentials.
• Virginia Bar membership in good standing, or membership in another U.S. jurisdiction with eligibility for waiver into Virginia.
• Minimum 5 years of substantial labor and employment experience counseling clients on HR-related issues.
• Strong knowledge of federal employment laws, including FLSA, FMLA, and ADA, plus experience in a heavily unionized environment.
• Experience drafting employment policies and building and delivering employment law training.
• Ability to explain complex legal issues to non-lawyers clearly and concisely.
• Ability to travel up to 20% within the U.S. and Canada, with overnight stays, and 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.
• ERISA and employee benefits knowledge.
• Support for clients outside the U.S.
• Experience in the food, beverage, or hospitality industry.

Compensation & Benefits

• Salary Range: $156,400 - $225,000 / year + bonus eligible
• Health, Dental, Vision and Life Plans
• Paid Time Off
• 401K with company match
• Employee Assistance Program

Location

Remote opportunity (with travel up to 20% within the U.S. and Canada; overnight stays required).

Equal Opportunity

This employer is an equal opportunity employer. Decisions concerning the employment relationship will be made without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status, age, disability, genetic information, or any other status or characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law. Reasonable accommodations will be provided during the application and interview process upon request as required to comply with applicable laws.