Employment Counsel - remote in California

Overview

This position reports directly to the General Counsel, with a dotted line reporting relationship with the Chief Human Resources Officer. As Employment Counsel, you will provide day-to-day legal advice and counsel to the organization on labor and employment matters. The role partners with stakeholders across human resources, finance, risk, benefits, corporate responsibility, and leadership to support business initiatives and employment relations strategies—focused on minimizing employment-related risk and ensuring compliance with applicable regulatory and statutory requirements.

While Employment Counsel serves as a subject matter expert in employment law, the role also requires a strong working knowledge of traditional labor relations and the flexibility to work in other legal areas as needed.

Responsibilities

• Provide day-to-day employment law counsel to internal stakeholders at all levels
• Oversee settlement negotiations
• Respond to agency actions, attorney demand letters, and single plaintiff complaints
• Advise on employment and labor and employment litigation, including wage and hour and employment practices matters
• Provide expertise in employee benefit plan matters
• Review and evaluate contracts
• Oversee external legal counsel and/or supervise other attorneys and legal staff
• Support conflict resolution and practical issue-spotting and strategy development
• Conduct trainings and advise clients on employment-related issues
• Appear before federal and state agencies, as needed

Shifts Available

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

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 in-house experience permitted), 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 environment
• Strong alignment with the organization’s mission and core values

Preferred Qualifications

• Strong flexibility and willingness to cultivate a diverse legal practice and work outside labor and employment law as needed

Compensation & Benefits

Expected Base Pay

• Expected starting wage range: $177,455.49 - $250,000
• Geographic differentials apply to pay ranges.
• Starting pay will be commensurate with relevant experience above the minimum requirements.

Benefits

• Paid Time Off (PTO): 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 shift 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

• Full-time, Days shift: Monday – Friday (8:00 AM - 5:00 PM)
• Pay range is based on the geographic location from which the role is performed.

Employment Contingencies

All opportunities are contingent upon successful completion and receipt of acceptable results of the applicable post-offer physical examination, 2-step PPD test for tuberculosis, acceptable criminal background clearances, excluded party sanctions, and degree or license verification.

If the position requires driving:

• Valid driver’s license
• Motor vehicle clearance
• Proof of auto insurance
  These must be obtained at time of employment and maintained throughout employment.

Additional regulatory, contractual, or local requirements may apply.

Equal Employment Opportunity

EOE AA M/F/V/Disability

Additional Notes

• Full Job Description will be provided if selected for an interview.
• Compensation/benefit details marked with an asterisk may vary by location and position type.
• If job posting references any sign-on bonus: internal applicants and applicants employed with the organization in the previous 12 months would not be eligible.