Overview
An established HR compliance organization is seeking an experienced Compliance Counsel to join their Legal Compliance team. This role involves providing legal guidance and support for compliance-related products and services, including employee handbook management, training content creation, and client advisory. The position offers the opportunity to work on challenging legal matters, contribute to product innovation, and engage with a broad HR and compliance audience.
Responsibilities
- Manage and own the employee handbook service, including creating, reviewing, revising, and updating handbooks
- Provide guidance to clients on workplace policies and conduct EEO policy and handbook reviews
- Serve as the Legal Compliance subject matter expert (SME) for designated legal and compliance topics
- Collaborate on course creation as an SME, including drafting and reviewing training scripts ranging from comprehensive online courses to microlearning content
- Review pre-release course builds to identify necessary edits and errors
- Prepare or review educational materials for sales teams regarding course content and compliance requirements
- Draft and review marketing materials related to legal compliance, such as course pages and fact sheets
- Provide compliance guidance to clients, prospective clients, and internal teams
- Develop marketing content by drafting articles and preparing and presenting webinars on current legal topics relevant to HR and compliance
Requirements
- Juris Doctor (JD) or equivalent degree from an accredited law school
- Active bar membership in good standing in at least one U.S. jurisdiction
- Minimum of 4 years of practice experience in employment law or a related legal field, preferably with law firm or in-house experience
- Broad knowledge of federal and state EEO and wage-and-hour laws
- Experience drafting and reviewing compliant human resources policies
- Strong written and oral communication skills, with comfort presenting information internally and externally
- Excellent presentation skills and comfort being on camera during meetings
- Proven ability to manage time and workload effectively from a remote/home-based office
Compensation & Benefits
- Annual base salary range: $95,000 - $120,000
- Eligibility for an annual bonus
- Medical, dental, vision, life insurance, and disability insurance coverage
- Paid parental leave
- 401(k) plan
- Employee assistance program
Benefits are subject to terms and conditions including eligibility, enrollment, waiting periods, contribution limits, and other rules.
Location
Remote position with the ability to work from a home-based office.
Washington state applicants: Employees accrue 15 days of PTO in the first year and are eligible for 12 holidays annually.
Equal Opportunity
The employer is committed to diversity and inclusion and encourages qualified individuals from diverse backgrounds to apply. The work environment supports and respects all individuals regardless of age, ethnicity, national origin, political affiliation, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, marital status, citizenship, or any other protected characteristic.
Application Deadline
Applications will be accepted until 30 days after the posting date, June 25, 2026.