Associate General Counsel, Labor & Employment

Overview

This role offers a remote opportunity with a salary range of $156,400 to $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 environment.

Responsibilities

• Serve as a trusted advisor to senior leadership and human resources on labor and employment issues.
• Influence and develop company-wide employment policies that comply with legal requirements and reduce labor risk.
• Handle high-stakes matters including employee relations, National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) proceedings, arbitrations, and negotiations.
• Collaborate across departments to develop and deliver training on employment practices.
• Monitor labor and employment law developments and recommend necessary changes.
• Provide legal representation and guidance for agency administrative charges, audits, investigations, grievances, litigation, and other adversarial matters.
• Draft employment policies, agreements, and respond to subpoenas.
• Build strong relationships with human resources professionals and senior leadership.
• Manage relationships with outside counsel in a cost-effective manner.
• Recommend and deliver actionable key performance indicators (KPIs) and business metrics.
• 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 human resources-related issues.
• Strong knowledge of federal employment laws including the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA), Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA), and Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA).
• Experience working in a heavily unionized environment.
• Experience drafting employment policies and delivering employment law training.
• Ability to clearly and concisely 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

• Prior 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 up to 20% within the U.S. and Canada.

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

The organization is an equal opportunity employer and makes employment decisions without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status, age, disability, genetic information, or any other protected status. Reasonable accommodations are provided during the application and interview process as required by law.