Compliance Counsel

Overview

An organization specializing in HR compliance solutions 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 training content creation, legal research, handbook management, marketing material review, and webinar preparation.

Responsibilities

• Manage and own the employee handbook service, including creating, reviewing, revising, and updating handbooks
• Provide guidance to clients on workplace policies
• Conduct EEO policy and handbook reviews and meet with potential clients
• Serve as the Legal Compliance subject matter expert (SME) for designated legal and compliance topics
• Collaborate on course creation as an SME
• Draft, review, and update scripts for training content ranging from comprehensive online courses to microlearning formats
• 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
• Review and contribute to marketing materials related to legal compliance elements, such as course pages and fact sheets
• Provide compliance guidance to clients, prospective clients, and internal teams
• Create marketing content by drafting articles and preparing and presenting webinars on current legal topics

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 relevant legal area, 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; comfortable presenting information internally and externally
• Excellent presentation skills and comfort with on-camera participation during meetings
• Proven ability to manage time and workload effectively from a remote/home-based office

Compensation & Benefits

• Annual base salary range: $95,000 - $125,000
• Eligibility for an annual bonus
• Medical, dental, vision, life insurance, disability insurance
• Paid parental leave
• 401(k) plan
• Employee assistance program

Additional Information

• Equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion
• Encourages applications from individuals with diverse perspectives
• Work environment supports and respects all individuals regardless of age, ethnicity, political affiliation, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, marital status, citizenship, or other protected characteristics
• Application deadline: 37 days after July 7, 2026
• Washington state employees accrue 15 days of PTO in the first year and are eligible for 12 holidays annually

Location

Remote/home-based work arrangement