Counsel, Corporate and Employment

Overview

This role involves providing strategic legal support focused on corporate and employment law. Reporting to the Director of Corporate and Employment, the Counsel will deliver timely legal advice, counsel, and representation related to general corporate compliance, employment and workplace law, and various legal projects.

Responsibilities

• Maintain corporate records for entities and affiliates, including drafting board resolutions, filing disclosures, and ensuring compliance with jurisdictional requirements.
• Conduct legal research on corporate law and transactional matters.
• Assist with mergers and acquisitions transactions, including due diligence and closing processes, coordinating with internal teams and external counsel.
• Develop business knowledge to offer clear legal recommendations on corporate structures, transactions, and compliance.
• Review contracts and transaction documents as needed.
• Advise Finance and Business partners on global corporate issues across multiple jurisdictions (U.S., Canada, EU, Brazil) and compliance matters.
• Assess legal risks and propose solutions for dispute resolution.
• Monitor and communicate regulatory and legislative changes to stakeholders.
• Collaborate with legal and non-legal team members on employment law advice and counseling.
• Work with senior leaders on employment-related projects such as internal process reviews, policy implementation, and training programs.
• Perform other legal duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Juris Doctorate (JD) with active bar membership in good standing.
• 3-4 years of experience in corporate and transactional law with working knowledge of employment law.
• Active law license in at least one U.S. state, eligible for in-house practice in state of residence.
• Strong organizational, case management, and communication skills.
• Ability to respond promptly to internal stakeholders with a customer service mindset.
• Growth mindset and willingness to learn new legal areas.
• Team player capable of leading and participating in cross-functional projects under tight deadlines.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications (Word, Outlook, Teams, Excel).
• High attention to detail and critical thinking skills.
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, self-directed remote environment.
• Proper home office setup including private space for legal communications and high-speed internet (minimum 100MB up, 15MB down, 5 GHz router).
• Authorization to work in the United States without visa sponsorship.

Preferred Qualifications

• Strong knowledge of both corporate and employment law.

Compensation & Benefits

• Salary range: $140,000 - $170,000 USD per year (full-time).
• Paid Time Off (PTO) and company-paid holidays.
• 100% employer-paid medical, dental, and vision insurance options.
• Health Savings Account (HSA) and Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) with bi-weekly employer contributions.
• Company-paid Short-Term and Long-Term Disability insurance.
• 401(k) retirement plan with company match.

Location

• This is a 100% remote position within the United States.
• Travel requirements are less than 10%, with occasional planned travel.

Additional Information

• Physical demands include the ability to use computer equipment.
• The employer is an equal opportunity organization committed to diversity and inclusion.
• The employer does not sponsor work visas at this time.
• Various state-specific employment notices apply regarding background checks, drug testing, smoking policies, and lie detector tests.