Employment Counsel

Overview

This role involves providing employment advice and counsel to the People & Workplace (HR) team and managing employment claims. The position requires working collaboratively in a fast-changing, complex acquisitive environment with employees across all 50 states.

Responsibilities

• Provide practical legal advice and engage in collaborative problem-solving on various employment law areas including wage and hour, workplace conduct, hiring, leaves and accommodations, investigations, disciplinary actions, separations, and employee relations.
• Develop and deliver strategic dispute resolution strategies aligned with business needs to reduce risks.
• Monitor legal developments and trends to proactively shape the organization's approach.
• Collaborate with Legal and HR teams to develop strategies and methodologies for process improvement supporting company growth.
• Manage employment claims and litigation matters, including handling administrative agency investigations and charges internally when appropriate.
• Create training materials and conduct education sessions for the HR team on relevant employment law topics.
• Act as project manager when appropriate.

Requirements

• Juris Doctor (JD) degree from a nationally recognized law school.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience as an attorney, with a mix of top law firm and/or in-house counsel experience, ideally for a company with a multi-state presence. California experience is preferred.
• Strong business acumen and excellent communication skills with the ability to engage across all organizational levels.
• Self-starter with a strong sense of urgency, able to prioritize and handle unanticipated situations effectively in a dynamic environment.
• Comfortable making real-time decisions.
• Proactive and responsive team player who partners effectively with HR teams of varying work styles to achieve business objectives while minimizing risks.
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously and evaluate potential risks based on past experience.

Compensation & Benefits

• Expected base salary range: $150,000 - $185,000 annually, depending on skills, experience, education, and geographic location within the US.
• Comprehensive benefits package including Medical, Dental, Vision, Health Savings Accounts (HSA), Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA), Life and AD&D Insurance, 401(k), Tuition Reimbursement, and various wellness resources.
• Benefits eligibility may vary based on full-time or part-time status.

Equal Opportunity

The organization is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, veteran status, disability, or other protected characteristics.

Applicants who do not meet every qualification are encouraged to apply, as diverse and inclusive candidates are valued and may be suitable for this or other roles.