Employment Counsel - remote in California

Overview

This role provides day-to-day legal counsel to the organization on a wide variety of labor and employment-related matters. The attorney will report directly to the General Counsel, with a dotted line reporting relationship to the Chief Human Resources Officer.

In addition to serving as an employment law subject matter expert, the successful candidate will have strong working knowledge of traditional labor relations and the flexibility to support legal needs outside of employment law as required.

Responsibilities

• Provide day-to-day advice and counsel on labor and employment matters
• Partner with stakeholders across human resources, finance, risk, benefits, corporate responsibility, and leadership/staff to:
  • Minimize and mitigate employment-related risk
  • Drive business initiatives and employee relations strategies
  • Achieve economies of scale
  • Ensure compliance with applicable regulatory and statutory requirements
• Oversee settlement negotiations
• Respond to:
  • agency actions
  • attorney demand letters
  • single plaintiff complaints
• Navigate employee benefit plan matters
• Review and evaluate contracts
• Oversee external legal counsel and/or supervise other attorneys and legal staff
• Resolve conflicts

Shifts Available

• Full-Time | Days
• 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
• Monday – Friday

Compensation & Benefits

• Expected starting wage range: $177,455.49 - $250,000
• Geographic differentials apply. The pay range assigned will be based on the geographic location from which the role is performed.
• Starting pay is commensurate with relevant experience above the minimum requirements.

Benefits (summary):

• Paid Time Off: Eligible employees (20+ hours/week) earn PTO each pay period for vacation and personal needs; pro-rated accrual for part-time schedules; annual carryover up to set caps
• Nine Paid Holidays; shift differentials for hourly staff:
  • 6% for PM Shift
  • 10% for NOC Shift
  • Weekend differentials for hourly staff:
    • 5% for Weekend AM Shift
    • 11% for Weekend PM Shift
    • 15% for Weekend NOC Shift
• Free CEUs; free Supervision for BBS Associate License; coaching and mentorship
• Online University Tuition Discount and Company Scholarships
• Medical, Vision, Dental Insurance, 401K, Employee Stock Ownership Plan

Location

May vary by location and position type.

Requirements (Must Have)

• J.D. or equivalent degree from an accredited law school, with strong academic credentials
• California Bar Admission in good standing
• Practicing attorney with 5–7 years of experience specializing in employment law (some of which may have been in-house), including:
  • advising clients
  • conducting trainings
  • handling significant employment litigation, including but not limited to wage and hour and employment practices matters
  • managing/supervising other attorneys
  • appearing before federal and state agencies
  • responding to attorney demand letters and single plaintiff complaints
• Extensive knowledge of federal, state, and other laws and regulations relating to labor and employment matters
• Strong working knowledge of traditional labor law
• Demonstrated excellence in client service
• Ability to spot and analyze complex issues and devise practical strategies and solutions
• Action-oriented approach with proactive partnership with leadership in a fast-paced, demanding work environment
• Strong alignment with the organization’s mission and core values
• Successful completion and receipt of acceptable results of applicable post-offer requirements, including:
  • post-offer physical examination
  • 2-step PPD test for tuberculosis
  • acceptable criminal background clearances
  • excluded party sanctions
  • degree or license verification
• If the position requires driving:
  • valid driver’s license
  • motor vehicle clearance
  • proof of auto insurance at time of employment
  • must be maintained throughout employment
• Additional regulatory, contractual, or local requirements may apply

Preferred Qualifications

• Ability to cultivate a diverse legal practice and work in areas outside of labor and employment law as needed

Additional Information

• Equal Opportunity Employer: AA M/F/V/Disability
• Full Job Description will be provided if selected for an interview.
• If the posting references any sign-on bonus: internal applicants and applicants employed with the organization in the previous 12 months would not be eligible.