Counsel, Litigation & Risk Management

Overview

This role involves serving as Counsel, Litigation & Risk Management for a leading organization in aging care innovation. The position focuses on managing employment-related and operational disputes, providing legal risk management across a large, multi-state care network. The Counsel will collaborate closely with headquarters and care operations teams to handle pre-litigation disputes and litigation, offer practical advice on employment and compliance issues, and develop scalable processes to reduce risk and support compliant growth.

This is a remote position with occasional requirements for responsiveness outside standard business hours or travel.

Responsibilities

• Manage and develop strategy for employment-related disputes, including wage & hour, discrimination, and retaliation matters.
• Assess cases effectively to improve outcomes and identify trends and root causes to inform proactive risk mitigation and operational improvements.
• Provide legal advice on non-employment claims such as service-related incidents, professional liability, and other operational risks.
• Draft and respond to attorney demand letters and other pre-litigation correspondence, partnering with internal stakeholders to develop strategy and position the organization effectively.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with People, Operations, and leadership teams to provide practical, risk-balanced legal advice enabling compliant decision-making across the care network.
• Identify systemic legal risks and develop scalable solutions using data, technology, and trend analysis to reduce exposure and improve legal and operational practices.
• Manage outside counsel and litigation spend to ensure high-quality representation while driving efficiency and accountability.
• Represent the organization in administrative proceedings including EEOC, CRD/DFEH, and similar agencies as necessary.
• Assist in building and enhancing legal processes, playbooks, and training materials, leveraging technology to increase consistency, speed, and clarity in legal guidance delivery.
• Support internal investigations and sensitive employee matters, providing sound judgment and clear guidance in high-stakes or ambiguous situations.

Requirements

• Juris Doctor (J.D.) degree and active bar membership.
• 4–6 years of relevant legal experience.
• Strong employment law and litigation experience, including handling disputes and administrative claims (e.g., EEOC or state agencies).
• Deep knowledge of California wage & hour law and familiarity with multi-state employment compliance.
• Experience drafting employment documents or contributing to motions, pleadings, and litigation strategy.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to translate complex legal concepts into practical business guidance.
• Intellectual curiosity with the ability to dig into issues, ask thoughtful questions, and challenge assumptions.
• Practical, solutions-oriented mindset that partners with the business pragmatically rather than taking a purely risk-averse approach.

Preferred Qualifications

• In-house legal experience or advising high-growth, multi-state employers.
• Experience with workers’ compensation, insurance claims, professional liability, or commercial disputes.
• Familiarity with healthcare, non-medical home care, or franchise models.
• Interest in technology, data, and AI-driven legal solutions.

Compensation & Benefits

• Annual base salary range: $171,900 - $191,000, commensurate with experience and qualifications.
• Equity participation.
• 401(k) plan with up to a 4% match.
• Medical, dental, and vision coverage, including a zero-cost plan for employees.
• Employer-paid Short Term Disability, Long Term Disability, and Life Insurance, with an option for additional voluntary Life Insurance.
• Generous time off program.
• Employee Assistance Program.

Location

This is a remote position with occasional requirements for travel and responsiveness outside standard business hours.

Equal Opportunity Statement

The organization is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), national origin, age, disability, genetic information, political affiliation, or belief.