Corporate Counsel - Employment

Overview

A fully remote Corporate Counsel – Employment position is available for an attorney with 5-7 years of relevant legal experience. This role involves advising on a range of employment-related matters for a virtual-first workforce within a leading home warranty and related services organization.

Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality, timely legal advice on employment and other legal issues related to business operations and growth.
• Support the People Team on employment and labor matters, including employee relations, policy development, and employee benefit plan compliance.
• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local labor and employment laws such as the Fair Labor Standards Act, Americans with Disabilities Act, Family Medical Leave Act, Title VII, ERISA, and wage and hour laws.
• Support additional legal projects beyond employment, including commercial and consumer litigation, contracts, marketing, regulatory, corporate governance, and legal operations.
• Develop strategies to mitigate risks and identify opportunities for continuous improvement in legal and employment processes.
• Assist with labor and employment issues related to international operations as needed.
• Identify and analyze legal issues and communicate clear legal recommendations to legal and business teams.
• Collaborate with cross-functional business teams to resolve complex business issues and risks.
• Manage relationships with outside counsel and oversee legal budgets as appropriate.
• Handle other assigned projects and matters as required.

Requirements

• Juris Doctor (J.D.) degree with 5 to 7 years of legal experience, preferably in a large law firm or in-house legal department handling multi-state employment matters.
• Experience operating in complex regulatory environments or rapidly growing companies is strongly preferred.
• Strong academic record and large firm experience preferred.
• Creative problem solver with a customer-focused, proactive attitude.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks with urgency and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Excellent interpersonal, communication, and presentation skills.
• Ability to build rapport and gain confidence and respect from peers and business leaders.
• Strong issue identification and problem-solving skills.
• Good sense of humor and willingness to engage positively.
• Good standing in a state bar with the ability to join the Tennessee bar as in-house counsel.

Compensation & Benefits

• Base salary range: $166,000 to $185,000 per year, depending on skills, qualifications, responsibilities, experience, and location.
• Eligibility for additional rewards and incentives may apply.
• Comprehensive benefits package including medical, pharmacy, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance.
• Wellness programs such as weight loss and smoking cessation.
• Matching 401(k) plan and participation in an employee stock purchase plan.

Location

• This is a fully remote position.
• Willingness to travel to business locations as required.

Category

• Legal

Employment Type

• Full Time

Job ID

• 2026-4118

Job Locations

• United States