Counsel | Employment Law

Overview

This role provides legal counsel and strategic support on employment law matters, partnering with Human Resources, Recruiting, business leaders, and other members of the Legal Department to manage risk and support business objectives.

This is a fully remote position.

Responsibilities

• Provide legal advice and guidance on employment-related matters, including:
  • Performance management and disciplinary actions
  • Workplace conduct issues
  • Accommodations and leaves of absence
  • Employee complaints, terminations, and 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 agreements and related documentation, including:
  • Employment agreements, offer letters, retention agreements
  • Separation agreements
  • Restrictive covenant agreements
  • Compensation-related documentation and other employment 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 drafting correspondence, conducting legal analyses, and coordinating with outside counsel.
• Manage or support litigation holds, document preservation efforts, 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.
• Support employment-related due diligence activities in acquisitions, including review of employment agreements, compensation arrangements, restrictive covenants, and related employment risks.
• Support legal technology and operational efficiency initiatives, including:
  • Contract management
  • Knowledge management
  • Automation and artificial intelligence initiatives designed to improve Legal Department 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 and 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.
• Proficiency 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).
This role is also eligible for an annual bonus.

Additional salary grade disclosure: The entire salary grade for those classified at this level is $104,800.00 to $157,200.00. The base salary range above ($110,000.00 to $130,000.00) reflects the starting range expected for this position.

Comprehensive benefits 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
• 18 days of paid time off (PTO) accrued annually (25 PTO days after 4 years of service)
• 12 paid holidays 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.

Additional Information

• Reasonable accommodations may be available during the application and selection process.
• Information provided on the application is kept confidential and shared only with those involved in the selection process.
• Equal Opportunity Employer, including disabled and veterans. This organization participates in E-Verify.

OSHA Requirements

This position requires the 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.