Employment Counsel - REMOTE

Overview

A well-established national corporate and business law firm based in New York City is seeking an experienced Employment/General Counsel to join their team. This is a 100% remote position, but candidates must reside in California, New York, or New Jersey.

Responsibilities

• Assist companies with navigating employment issues
• Advise on hiring and firing of employees
• Draft complex executive bonus and commission plans
• Draft employment agreements
• Advise clients on employee misclassification issues and remediation
• Navigate misclassification audits from labor agencies

Requirements

• Juris Doctor (J.D.) degree with strong academic performance
• Membership in good standing with the New York, California, and/or New Jersey bar
• Minimum of 4 years of direct experience in employment law
• Experience drafting relevant employment documents and agreements
• Familiarity with employment laws in California, New York, and/or New Jersey

Application Questions

Candidates will be asked to provide answers to the following questions after applying:

• Years of experience working in employment law
• Experience with the following areas (indicate any without experience):
  • Compensation disputes
  • Contract negotiations
  • Employment contracts and consulting
  • Hiring/firing
  • Employment agreements
  • Executive compensation/benefits
  • Exit agreements
  • Non-competition agreements
  • Non-disclosure agreements
  • Non-disparagement agreements
  • Non-solicitation agreements
• Industries and clientele experienced with
• States experienced with regarding employment laws
• Whether employment experience is in-house or law firm setting
• Reason for seeking a new position
• Target salary range
• Submission of 1-2 relevant writing samples

Compensation & Benefits

• Base salary range: $150,000 to $180,000 per year
• Discretionary annual bonuses
• Comprehensive benefits package

Location

• Remote position
• Candidates must reside in California, New York, or New Jersey

Equal Opportunity

The employer provides an inclusive work environment and considers all qualified candidates without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, age (40 and over), disability, military status, genetic information, or any other protected category under applicable laws. Background checks may be conducted with authorization, and candidates with criminal histories will be considered in compliance with relevant laws.

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