Counsel | Employment Law

Overview

This fully remote Counsel | Employment Law role provides legal counsel and strategic support on employment law, employee relations, restrictive covenant matters, litigation management, acquisitions, advisor transitions, and related legal matters. You will partner with Human Resources, Recruiting, business leaders, and members of the Legal Department to manage risk and support business objectives.

Responsibilities

• Provide legal advice and guidance on employment-related matters, including:
  • Performance management and disciplinary actions
  • Workplace conduct issues
  • Accommodations
  • Leaves of absence
  • Employee complaints
  • Terminations
  • Severance arrangements
• Conduct legal research and analysis on federal, state, and local employment laws and regulations, including:
  • Wage and hour requirements
  • Leave laws
  • Accommodations
  • Pay transparency requirements
  • Restrictive covenant laws
• Draft, review, and revise employment-related documents, including:
  • Employment agreements
  • Offer letters
  • Retention agreements
  • Separation agreements
  • Restrictive covenant agreements
  • Compensation-related documentation
  • Other employment-related legal documents
• Assist with internal investigations, including witness interviews, fact gathering, and preparation of findings and recommendations.
• Review restrictive covenant agreements and advise on recruiting, onboarding, advisor transitions, employee departures, acquisitions, and related matters.
• Support restrictive covenant enforcement matters, including preparation of correspondence, legal analyses, and coordination with outside counsel.
• Manage or support litigation holds, document preservation, discovery responses, agency charges, demand letters, and employment-related disputes.
• Draft, review, and update employment policies, employee handbook provisions, procedures, training materials, and related guidance documents.
• Support employment-related due diligence activities in acquisitions, including review of employment agreements, compensation arrangements, restrictive covenants, and related employment risks.
• Support legal technology, contract management, knowledge management, automation, and artificial intelligence initiatives to improve legal operations and efficiency.
• Use approved AI and digital tools to simplify work, improve service quality, and increase efficiency while validating outputs for accuracy, privacy, and business alignment.
• Identify and escalate inaccurate information, knowledge gaps, or issues related to digital tools.
• Support other Legal Department initiatives and special projects as requested or required.

Requirements

• Juris Doctor (J.D.) degree from an accredited law school.
• Licensed to practice law and in good standing in at least one U.S. jurisdiction.
• 2+ years of employment law experience, preferably in a law firm, corporate legal department, or a combination of both.
• Knowledge of federal and state employment laws and regulations.
• Strong legal research, analytical, drafting, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to provide practical, business-focused legal advice.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• Ability to handle sensitive and confidential information with discretion and professionalism.
• Flexibility in daily work schedule to meet company/client needs during periods of heavy workload.
• Superior verbal and written communication skills.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite or related software.
• Experience with contract management systems, legal technology platforms, document management systems, or AI-enabled legal tools preferred.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience advising on employee relations matters, workplace investigations, employment agreements, employment litigation, restrictive covenants, accommodations, and leave matters.

Compensation & Benefits

• Base salary range: $110,000.00 to $130,000.00 (exclusive of bonuses and benefits)
• Eligible for an annual bonus
• Salary grade (entire range disclosed for this level): $104,800.00 to $157,200.00

Benefits & development opportunities may include:

• Training and professional development
• Medical, dental and vision coverage (available to full-time employees and their families)
• Health Savings Account (HSA) with employer contribution and Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) for medical, dependent, and transit expenses
• Life and AD&D insurance (employer paid and voluntary options)
• Short-term and long-term disability and workers compensation (employer paid)
• 401k with match and profit sharing
• Wellness programs and resources
• Voluntary benefits, including pet insurance
• Paid time off: 18 days of paid time off (PTO), accrued annually (25 PTO days after 4 years of service)
• Paid holidays: 12 each year (10 pre-determined and 2 floating days)
• Paid parental leave and paid caregiver leave (caregiver leave available after 6 months of tenure)
• Reimbursement for tuition, licensing, and other credentials (available after meeting service requirements)

Location

• Fully remote position.

Additional Information

• OSHA requirements: ability to stand or sit for long periods of time, file documents in high or low cabinets, to use the telephone and to use the computer systems.
• This organization participates in E-Verify.
• Equal Opportunity Employer, including disabled and veterans.
• If reasonable accommodation is needed when completing the application or during the selection process, contact the Human Resources Department.