Associate General Counsel, Labor & Employment

Overview

This is a remote, full-time, exempt role reporting to the Chief Legal Officer. The employer is seeking an experienced Associate General Counsel, Labor & Employment to provide practical, timely advice on employment and labor matters across the U.S. and internationally.

Responsibilities

• Serve as a trusted advisor to senior leadership and human resources on labor and employment matters.
• Influence company-wide employment policies to ensure compliance with the law, support business objectives, and reduce labor risk.
• Advise on day-to-day employee relations matters and develop business-focused solutions.
• Support and deliver training on relevant employment practices in partnership with human resources.
• Monitor labor and employment law developments (decisions, legislation, and regulatory filings) and recommend changes when needed.
• Provide legal representation, oversight, and guidance for agency administrative charges, audits, investigations, labor relations matters, grievances, litigation, and other adversarial matters.
• Draft employment policies and agreements and respond to subpoenas.
• Build strong cross-organizational relationships, including with human resources professionals and senior leadership.
• Act as liaison to outside counsel and manage that relationship in a cost-effective manner.
• Recommend and deliver actionable KPIs and business metrics.

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.
• 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.
• Experience supporting 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
• Reporting to the Chief Legal Officer

Equal Opportunity

The employer is an equal opportunity employer. All 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.