Corporate Counsel - HR

Overview

This role supports the Vice President, Head of Employment and Immigration Law by partnering with Human Resources and business managers to manage risk and provide legal support in employment, labor, and immigration law for a dynamic, global public company. The position is a key contributor to the global Legal Department and involves building infrastructure for employment and labor-related legal matters, including litigation support, policy development, wage and hour compliance, employee relations, and immigration issues. The ideal candidate must be adaptable to changing priorities, able to operate independently in a fast-paced environment, and capable of managing a team of lawyers and legal professionals.

Responsibilities

• Assist the VP, Head of Employment and Immigration Law and HR in responding to agency matters, including position statements and Requests for Additional Information.
• Support general litigation activities such as fact gathering, witness interviews, discovery, preparing evidence, and motions practice.
• Provide analysis and advice on hiring, terminations, performance management, compensation, immigration, investigations, accommodations, reorganizations, and other employment-related matters.
• Monitor changes in legislation, regulations, case law, and government enforcement activities related to employment and immigration law, providing proactive strategic advice.
• Draft and revise policies, procedures, and employment-related documents and agreements.
• Manage internal audits, process reviews, and the creation and implementation of new policies.
• Participate in the development and delivery of employment law-related policies, including employee handbooks, leave policies, and management policies.
• Anticipate and mitigate potential legal risks and develop strategies to avoid costly litigation.

Requirements

• Law degree from a major U.S. law school or foreign equivalent.
• Active license to practice law in one of the following jurisdictions: New York, Illinois, California, Texas, or District of Columbia.
• Minimum of 2 years of labor and employment law experience at a law firm and/or in an in-house legal department.
• Strong analytical, writing, oral communication, research, investigatory, advocacy, presentation, and interpersonal skills.
• Experience with strategic initiatives balancing legal and business needs and assessing risk.
• Working knowledge of company policies and relevant state and federal legislation.
• Experience responding to demand letters, preparing position statements, and general litigation.

Compensation & Benefits

• Base salary range: $140,000 - $155,000.
• Eligibility for performance bonus and benefits subject to eligibility requirements.
• Flexible Vacation Policy for rest, relaxation, and personal time (manager approval required).
• 80 hours of Paid Sick, Safe, and Caregiver Leave annually (full-time positions only).

Additional Information

• The hiring process includes identity and credential verification, interviews (live or video), and screening for fraud or misrepresentation.
• Applicants who falsify information will be disqualified.
• This position does not sponsor or transfer employment work visas.
• Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States without the need for visa sponsorship now or in the future.

Location

• United States (must hold an active law license in NY, IL, CA, TX, or DC).