Principal, Attorney Labor & Employment Law

Overview

The organization is seeking an in-house attorney with labor and employment law expertise to provide advice and support regarding labor and employment issues and disputes.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic and practical legal advice to HR and business leaders on employment law matters, including:
  • Hiring and background investigations
  • Disability accommodations
  • Leaves of absence
  • Compensation
  • Performance management
  • Disciplinary matters
  • Terminations
  • Workforce reductions
  • Investigations
  • Employment policies
  • Training
  • Outsourcing arrangements
  • Engagement of contractors
• Provide legal updates, guidance, and training on applicable federal and state regulations and statutes.
• Monitor federal and state labor and employment-related laws and developments and maintain current knowledge.
• Draft and review employment agreements, separation agreements, notices, policies, and other employment-related documents.
• Oversee employment-related certifications required by clients and federal and state agencies.
• Manage employment disputes and litigation matters, including:
  • Evaluating liability exposure and developing strategies
  • Overseeing outside counsel
  • Coordinating witness interviews and document production
  • Attending depositions, hearings, mediations, arbitrations, and trials as needed
• Perform other related responsibilities as needed.

Requirements

• Juris Doctorate with excellent academic credentials from an accredited law school
• Active bar membership in good standing in at least one U.S. jurisdiction
• 5+ years of experience in employment law counseling and litigation
• Expertise in U.S. federal and state employment laws and regulations
• Ability to collaborate and provide proactive and practical legal guidance
• Experience handling administrative charge and/or employment litigation matters
• Strong legal analysis and research skills
• Ability to foresee and assess potential legal risks
• Strong attention to detail, analytical skills, and ability to multitask
• Clear and concise oral and written communications

Preferred Qualifications

• Prior experience as in-house counsel
• Experience with India employment laws and regulations

Compensation & Benefits

• Pay range: $155,000.00 - $221,400.00 per year
• Base pay offered may vary depending on geographic region, internal equity, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience, among other factors.
• Benefits include:
  • Generous, flexible vacation policy (for salaried, full-time candidates)
  • 401(k) employer match
  • Comprehensive health benefits
  • Educational assistance
• Access to leadership and technical development academies to build skills and capabilities.

Location

• 100% remote within the United States
• Opportunity to travel for work up to 15% annually

Application Deadline

• November 1, 2026