Employment Associate General Counsel

Overview

This Employment Associate General Counsel role supports the organization’s commitment to employee relations by helping define and develop employee relations policies, procedures, and programs, and by providing ongoing legal counsel and guidance on employee relations matters.

Responsibilities

• Provide day-to-day advice and support to business units across all aspects of the employment relationship
• Coordinate and drive completion of employment-related projects
• Analyze proposed and new employment legislation
• Represent the organization before federal and state agencies, including:
  • Preparing position statements on employee relations inquiries
  • Appearing at hearings on behalf of the organization
  • Participating in alternative dispute resolution
• Develop a thorough understanding of the organization’s business operations and culture to identify trends, anticipate issues, and provide practical, business-oriented solutions and long-term strategies
• Provide daily counsel on a diverse range of labor and employment issues
• Conduct regular training for management on legal topics
• Minimize legal exposure through proactive review of existing routines and recommendations for new or revised processes
• Participate in the definition and development of employee relations policies, procedures, and programs; provide continuing counsel and guidance on legal matters regarding employee relations

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree and Juris Doctor from an accredited law school required
• Minimum of 6 years of experience required, with combined law firm/in-house or work in highly regulated and matrixed organizations preferred
• Admitted to at least one state bar with membership active and in good standing; membership in the Massachusetts, Minnesota, or California Bar preferred
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively with business partners in a collaborative environment to achieve business objectives
• Ability to address diverse legal issues with internal partners daily and analyze and execute complex investigations
• Professional written and oral communication skills
• Excellent organization, attention to detail, and advocacy skills
• Must be able to discreetly handle confidential information and data
• Practical, business-based approach to problem-solving

Compensation & Benefits

• Full compensation/benefits package for full-time employees
• 401(k) with company match
• Paid time off and holiday pay
• Employee Referral Program bonus opportunities for eligible roles

Location

• Regular working hours for this position can be performed remotely; however, due to current business and employment requirements, individuals are unable to be employed in this role if they will be working from Alaska, Hawaii, New York, Oregon, South Dakota, Vermont, Washington State, or Washington, D.C.
• Although the role is primarily remote, occasional in-person and related travel is an essential function of this position.