Legal Counsel, HR Services

Overview

This is a full-time, fully remote position based in the U.S., requiring availability five days per week during designated work hours. The work arrangement may be subject to change based on business needs and individual performance.

The role provides internal employment law guidance to HR client partners and services. It serves as an escalation resource for HR partners when client HR matters require additional legal review or guidance. The position analyzes client-specific facts, policies, and applicable federal, state, and local employment laws to help HR professionals advise their clients appropriately. This role does not provide legal advice directly to clients, represent clients, or manage litigation, and operates within contractual service boundaries. It reports to the employment and litigation function of the legal department.

Responsibilities

• Serve as an escalation point to the HR services team, providing legal support and guidance.
• Provide guidance on risk considerations, compliance factors, and legally sound options that HR partners can relay to clients.
• Assist HR partners in framing compliant guidance aligned with service scope and contractual limitations.
• Operate independently to provide internal direction on a wide range of employment law topics, including wage and hour policies, leave of absence, workplace accommodations, employee relations, terminations, and workplace conduct issues.
• Analyze employment scenarios using client-specific facts, policies, and workforce practices alongside applicable laws.
• Support interpretation of multi-state employment law requirements for HR services advising clients operating across jurisdictions.
• Develop and deliver training sessions, legal updates, and educational materials for internal partners.
• Collaborate with Legal, Compliance, HR leadership, and other internal teams to define and maintain legal guardrails and escalation criteria.
• Participate in cross-functional initiatives focused on HR compliance, risk mitigation, and service quality.
• Assist with creating internal tools and resources to support consistent and compliant HR advisory services.
• Provide support for other HR offerings, product compliance, and internal employment matters as necessary.

Requirements

• Juris Doctor (JD) degree required.
• Admission in good standing to any State or DC bar.
• Minimum of 6 years of employment law experience.
• Experience with multi-state employment law.
• Ability to clearly explain legal concepts to non-legal audiences.
• Ability to work independently in a fast-paced environment.
• Experience supporting HR outsourcing or employer services organizations preferred.
• Ability to sit for extended periods (typically 7-8 hours a day).
• Proficiency in operating computer and phone systems, including multiple software programs.

Compensation & Benefits

• Base salary range: $145,000 - $175,000 per year, depending on knowledge, skills, and experience.
• Eligibility for annual bonus and restricted stock unit grants based on individual performance.
• Comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, disability coverage, and 401(k) match.

Location

• Fully remote within the United States.
• Must be available during designated work hours five days per week.

Equal Opportunity

The employer is committed to equal opportunity and inclusion, recruiting, training, compensating, and promoting without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex, disability, age, veteran status, or other protected status as required by law. Reasonable accommodations are provided for applicants and employees with disabilities.