Director Legal (Senior Counsel)

Overview

This role involves providing day-to-day legal support to U.S. and global operations with a primary focus on employment and labor law, litigation management, and commercial risk support. The position works closely with HR, Operations, Finance, and business leaders to manage legal risk in a high-growth, multi-jurisdictional services environment and to deliver practical, business-oriented legal solutions.

Responsibilities

Employment & Labor Law

• Serve as a legal advisor on U.S. and global employment matters including hiring, discipline, performance management, terminations, and reductions in force
• Ensure compliance with wage and hour laws (FLSA and state equivalents), ADA, PWFA, FMLA, and state/local leave laws, including accommodation processes
• Advise on employee relations matters such as discrimination, retaliation, harassment, and workplace investigations
• Provide guidance to HR and leadership on employee relations issues and corrective actions
• Draft and review employment-related documentation including offer letters, employment agreements, restrictive covenants, and separation agreements
• Monitor changes in employment law and advise on their impact to the business

Litigation, Arbitration & Agency Matters

• Support management of employment and commercial litigation including EEOC, DOL, and state agency claims
• Partner with outside counsel on case strategy and management
• Assist with preparation of legal documentation including pleadings, discovery, and settlement agreements
• Coordinate internal investigations, litigation holds, and document production

Commercial & Client Support

• Draft, review, and negotiate agreements such as MSAs, SOWs, NDAs, and vendor and services agreements
• Advise on key contractual terms including indemnification, limitation of liability, and risk allocation
• Support client-related legal matters and escalations in coordination with Operations and Finance

Compliance, Governance & Risk

• Support compliance with employment, regulatory, and contractual obligations
• Assist in the development and implementation of policies and procedures
• Partner with cross-functional teams on risk mitigation initiatives
• Support audits, regulatory inquiries, and internal reviews

Business Partnership

• Partner with business leaders to provide practical, solutions-oriented legal advice
• Balance legal risk with operational objectives
• Prepare clear and concise legal guidance and recommendations

Requirements

Education & Licensure

• Juris Doctor (JD) degree
• Active license to practice law in at least one U.S. jurisdiction
• Federal bar admission preferred

Experience

• 2 to 5 years of progressive legal experience
• Strong background in employment and labor law (in-house and/or law firm)
• Experience supporting employment litigation, arbitrations, and agency matters
• Transactional experience including drafting and negotiating agreements
• Experience advising HR and business stakeholders
• Prior in-house experience preferred
• Experience supporting multi-state or global operations is a plus

Compensation & Benefits

• Anticipated base salary range: $140,000 to $150,000 (remote position)
• Benefits include medical coverage, dental, vision, disability, 401(k), and paid time off
• Compensation may also include discretionary bonus and other benefit programs depending on the role
• Actual compensation package may vary based on skill set, experience level, and candidate's location

Location

This is a remote position.