Senior Counsel, Employment Law

Overview

This role involves providing legal counsel for employment and labor matters for the employer’s North America organization. Responsibilities include internal employment law counseling, defense/representation of government or employee actions, and drafting and negotiating employment-related contracts and transactions.

The position is fully remote and requires occasional travel less than 25% of the time.

Responsibilities

• Counsel internal stakeholders on employment and labor law issues and support legal decision-making across a range of matters.
• Provide labor and employment law support, including:
  • Internal counseling on applicable laws and regulations
  • Defense/representation in government or employee actions against the North America organization
• Handle employment-related contract and transaction work, including:
  • Drafting, negotiating, and responding to employment, independent contractor, and HR-related vendor contracts/transactions
• Draft and review responses and submissions to Requests for Proposals, MOUs, and sales and procurement contracts related to employment and labor law.
• Support the Human Resources department advising on employment and labor issues.
• Partner with Operations teams as needed on employment and labor issues.
• Be prepared to take on additional responsibilities as a specialist in employment and labor law on a small legal team.

Requirements

• J.D. from an accredited law school.
• Member of a state Bar with the ability to act as in-house counsel.
• At least 5 years of experience advising mid to large size commercial clients on issues related to employment and labor law/regulations, including:
  • Representing clients in actions brought by governmental entities or individuals in these areas
  • Experience in transaction negotiations and drafting related to employment and human resources issues
• Experience drafting and managing inbound and outbound commercial contracts, including:
  • Enterprise and customer contracts
  • Vendor and professional services agreements
  • Sales agreements
• Experience advising commercial clients on employment and labor laws and regulations and applying those laws/regulations to client operations.
• Strong drafting, negotiating, and analytical skills.
• Excellent communication skills (written and verbal).
• Ability to work as a corporate generalist, demonstrate issue spotting across a wide range of legal disciplines, and willingness to learn new areas of law.
• Business sensibility and proactive, action-oriented mindset.
• Comfortable working in a remote, work-from-home environment with minimal administrative support.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in education products, licensing, privacy law, independent contractor law, and/or drafting/negotiating employment and technology agreements.
• Familiarity with state and federal regulation of post-secondary and professional education programs (preferred but not required).
• Strong legal foundation that includes at least two years of experience in a well-regarded national law firm and/or in-house legal department of a mid to large size corporation or company.

Compensation & Benefits

• Salary Grade C: $126,599 to $264,502 (specific compensation determined based on qualifications, relevant experience, education, skills, and market data)
• Remote work provides a flexible work/life balance
• Comprehensive Retirement Package automatically enrolled in the employer’s company contribution plan (8–10% annual company contribution based on tenure)
• Gift of Knowledge Program providing tuition assistance and substantial discounts for employees and close family members
• Comprehensive health benefits with new hire eligibility starting on day 1 of employment
• Generous Paid Time Off including paid holidays, vacation, personal time, and sick paid time-off, plus:
  • One (1) volunteer day
  • One (1) diversity and inclusion day

Location

• Remote/Nationwide, USA

Equal Opportunity / Additional Information

• Equal opportunity employer; all qualified applicants receive consideration regardless of age, race, creed, color, national origin, ancestry, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, veteran status, nationality, or sex.
• Consideration for qualified applicants with an arrest or conviction in background check records, in compliance with applicable background check regulations, including but not limited to the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act. Certain positions may disqualify applicants based on specific convictions, such as those requiring interaction with minors, financial records, or other sensitive and/or confidential information.
• Drug-free workplace and compliance with applicable laws.