Overview
This role supports the organization as a trusted partner for employment and labor legal matters across the U.S. and internationally. The Associate General Counsel, Labor & Employment will provide practical, timely advice to help protect the business and guide leaders through complex decisions.
Responsibilities
- Serve as a trusted advisor to senior leadership and human resources on labor and employment matters.
- Shape and implement company-wide employment policies that comply with the law, meet business objectives, and reduce labor risk.
- Advise on day-to-day employee relations issues and develop business-focused solutions.
- Partner with human resources to prepare, direct, and deliver training on relevant employment practices.
- Monitor labor and employment law developments, including decisions, legislation, and regulatory filings, 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 strong cross-organizational relationships, including with HR professionals and senior leadership.
- Act as liaison to outside counsel and manage relationships in a cost-effective manner.
- Recommend and deliver actionable KPIs and business metrics that drive meaningful business results.
- Foster a team environment supporting 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, with 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.
- 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.
- Experience supporting 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
- Reporting to the Chief Legal Officer