Associate General Counsel, Labor & Employment

Overview

This role offers a remote opportunity with a salary range of $156,400 - $225,000 per year plus eligibility for bonuses. The position includes competitive benefits such as health, dental, vision, and life insurance plans, paid time off, a 401(k) plan with company match, and an employee assistance program.

The organization is seeking an experienced Associate General Counsel specializing in Labor & Employment to provide practical and timely legal advice on employment and labor matters across the U.S. and internationally. This position involves protecting the organization, guiding leadership through complex decisions, and fostering a positive workplace culture.

Responsibilities

• Serve as a trusted advisor to senior leadership and human resources on labor and employment issues
• Influence company-wide policies to ensure legal compliance, meet business goals, and reduce labor risks
• Handle high-stakes matters including employee relations, NLRB proceedings, arbitrations, and negotiations
• Collaborate with various departments to develop and deliver employment law training
• Monitor developments in labor and employment law and recommend necessary changes
• Provide legal representation and guidance for administrative 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 HR professionals and senior leadership
• Manage relationships with outside counsel in a cost-effective manner
• 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 on HR-related issues
• Strong knowledge of federal employment laws such as 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

• Salary range: $156,400 - $225,000 per year plus 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 up to 20% with overnight stays

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