Associate General Counsel, Labor & Employment

Overview

This role involves serving as Associate General Counsel, Labor & Employment, providing practical and timely legal guidance on employment and labor matters across the U.S. and internationally.

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

Location: Remote opportunity

Employment Status: Regular, full-time, exempt; reporting to the Chief Legal Officer

Responsibilities

• Advise on day-to-day employee relations matters and develop business-focused solutions
• Develop and support corporate employment policies that comply with legal requirements, meet business objectives, and minimize labor risk
• 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
• 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 cross-organizational relationships, including with HR 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; 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

• Bonus eligible
• Health, Dental, Vision and Life plans
• Paid Time Off
• 401K with company match
• Employee Assistance Program

Location

Remote opportunity