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, 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 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 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 including 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
- 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. without sponsorship.
- 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.
Equal Opportunity Statement
The employer is an equal opportunity organization. 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 protected status under federal, state, or local law. Reasonable accommodations will be provided during the application and interview process upon request to comply with applicable laws.