Labor and Employment Counsel

Overview

An organization is seeking an experienced Labor & Employment Counsel to provide practical, business-focused legal advice on a wide range of employment and labor matters globally. This remote role involves partnering closely with Human Resources and Compliance teams to mitigate risk and support a fair and inclusive workplace. The successful candidate will report to the Senior Labor and Employment Counsel.

Responsibilities

• Serve as a subject matter expert on global employment matters.
• Provide day-to-day legal guidance on the full employee lifecycle, including onboarding, performance management, employee relations, leaves of absence, accommodations, disciplinary actions, and terminations.
• Collaborate with Talent Acquisition on hiring practices, offer letters, background checks, onboarding, and contingent workforce considerations.
• Draft, review, and negotiate separation, severance, and release agreements related to individual terminations, reorganizations, and reductions in force.
• Partner with Human Resources to train managers and HR professionals on employment law topics, policy interpretation, and best practices to reduce risk and promote consistency.
• Manage and oversee employment-related litigation, agency charges, audits, and investigations (including EEOC, DOL, and state agencies) in coordination with Litigation teams and outside counsel.
• Conduct and/or oversee internal investigations and advise on appropriate remedial actions.
• Support merger and acquisition transactions and related employee integration.

Requirements

• Juris Doctor (JD) degree from an accredited law school.
• Active membership in good standing with at least one U.S. state bar.
• Minimum of 8 years of experience practicing employment law, preferably with a combination of law firm and in-house experience.
• Proven ability to manage a broad range of legal issues and interact closely with business leaders.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills, sound judgment, diplomacy, and discretion when handling sensitive or high-stakes issues.
• Strong intellectual, analytical, and problem-solving skills with a track record of building alignment and consensus.
• Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to collaborate across all organizational levels, including diverse and international teams.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, evolving environment while maintaining high ethical standards and integrity.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience conducting employment-related investigations, including witness interviews.
• Experience drafting pleadings and motion practice.
• Experience overseeing settlement negotiations and participating in hearings, mediations, and alternative dispute resolution proceedings.
• Experience managing outside counsel on employment litigation matters.

Compensation & Benefits

• Base salary range: $131,500.00 - $231,300.00, depending on experience, qualifications, skills, and location.
• Potential eligibility for commission or performance-based bonus opportunities.
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Telehealth coverage.
• Flexible work schedules and remote work opportunities.
• Development and career growth opportunities.
• Open time off policy in addition to 10 paid holidays.
• 401(k) matching program.
• Adoption assistance.
• Fertility treatments.

Location

• Remote (United States)