Associate General Counsel, Labor & Employment

Overview

The 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. This role protects the organization, guides leaders through complex decisions, and helps build a workplace where employees thrive.

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; 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
• 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 in a clear and concise manner
• 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
• Regular, full-time, exempt position
• Reports to the Chief Legal Officer

Equal Employment Opportunity

The employer is an equal opportunity employer. Employment decisions are 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 protected by federal, state, or local law. Reasonable accommodations are provided during the application and interview process upon request as required to comply with applicable laws.