Corporate Counsel

Overview

A rapidly growing healthcare workforce solutions provider is seeking a Corporate Counsel to provide legal expertise focused on employment and wage and hour matters. This role requires exceptional communication skills and attention to detail in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Counsel internal clients on nationwide employment issues including wage and hour compliance, reasonable accommodations, internal investigations, benefits, and employee classification.
• Draft, review, and advise on employment and HR-related policies and procedures.
• Provide counsel and guidance for defense of lawsuits, claims, and charges filed against the organization; conduct cost-benefit analyses when identifying risks; recommend alternative dispute resolution methods when appropriate.
• Monitor new developments and emerging issues in employment and wage and hour laws; assess legal risks and advise business departments accordingly.
• Deliver timely, business-focused legal advice to departments such as compliance, human resources, marketing, and IT to support business objectives and risk mitigation.

Required Qualifications

• Admission to the State Bar of California and in good standing.
• Juris Doctor (J.D.) degree from an ABA-accredited law school.
• Minimum of 5 years' experience handling employment and wage and hour legal matters.
• Strong research, project management, and implementation skills.
• Experience in healthcare, staffing, or services industries is a plus.
• Prior experience at a mid to large-sized law firm, in-house legal department, or a combination thereof.
• Ability to work accurately and maintain urgency in a fast-paced environment.
• Exceptional attention to detail.
• Strong negotiation and interpersonal skills.

Compensation & Benefits

• Annual salary range: $180,000 to $200,000, with potential variation based on experience.
• Eligibility for discretionary bonuses.
• Free premium medical, dental, life, and vision insurance.
• Generous 401(k) match.
• Paid sick leave accrued at one hour per 30 hours worked, compliant with applicable laws.
• Additional benefits including reimbursements where eligible.
• Unlimited discretionary time off.
• Company-sponsored virtual events, happy hours, team-building activities, and birthday treats.
• Access to virtual yoga, meditation, and boot camp classes daily.

Location

• Must be admitted to the California State Bar.

The organization is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EEO), including Disability and Veterans, and welcomes all qualified applicants.