Employment Counsel

Overview

A HR & Payroll Technology company is seeking an experienced lawyer for a 3-6 month full-time engagement starting as soon as possible. The role focuses on advising on employment law related to a new product offering rather than serving as general employment counsel.

Responsibilities

• Review AI-generated employee handbooks, HR policies, and multi-state compliance rules to ensure adherence to employment law standards across jurisdictions
• Provide legal oversight on compliance outputs produced by operations teams and AI tools
• Advise on state-specific employment law requirements for small businesses operating under a PEO co-employment model
• Support the legal function of a newly launched PEO product alongside compliance operations staff

Requirements

• Minimum 5 years of legal experience with expertise in Employment & Labor law and Product-related legal matters
• Ability to work full-time for the duration of the 3-6 month engagement
• Experience advising on multi-state employment law compliance preferred

Compensation & Engagement Details

• Hourly rate: $100 - $130 per hour, flexible based on experience
• Employment status: W-2 employee through a workforce solutions company for the engagement duration
• Remote work

Location

• Remote