Senior Counsel, Employment

Overview

This role supports employment matters across a multi-site organization with approximately 40,000 employees in 46 states and Canada. Reporting to Associate General Counsel overseeing employment matters, you will provide day-to-day employment law advice and counsel and partner cross-functionally across the Legal and Compliance organization to ensure consistent best practices and implementation of employment policies.

The ideal candidate brings practical, advisory leadership with meaningful employment law experience, strong analytical and problem-solving skills, and the ability to communicate complex legal concepts to non-legal stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement best practices, standard operating procedures, and training programs across the enterprise in partnership with functional leaders and colleagues across business units.
• Provide expert employment advice and counsel to HR and Operations partners on a wide range of employment-related matters, including employee relations, performance management, compensation, benefits, and compliance with employment laws and regulations.
• Support and guide the employment agreement team and related processes as needed, ensuring compliance with legal requirements and company policies.
• Analyze complex legal issues and provide responsive, practical solutions and recommendations aligned with business objectives and aimed at mitigating legal risk.
• Develop and implement strategies to minimize litigation risk and resolve disputes efficiently and effectively.
• Stay current on changes in employment laws and regulations, and ensure employment policies remain compliant and are consistently adopted and applied across the enterprise.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to develop and update employment-related policies, procedures, and guidelines.

Key Deliverables / Outcomes

• Deliver timely, clear, and practical risk assessments and recommendations balancing compliance with business objectives.
• Build strong partnerships with functional leaders and support collaboration across business units.
• Identify trends and initiate preventative measures and corrective action where needed to ensure compliance with employment laws.
• Track and implement legal changes affecting multi-state operations.
• Develop and deliver practical guidance and training to key stakeholders and cross-functional partners to support ongoing compliance.
• Lead and partner on enterprise employment law initiatives and projects.

Experience & Qualifications

• Minimum 8+ years of experience practicing employment law, including a litigation background, with a focus on supporting multi-site operations across jurisdictions and HR counseling.
• Prior in-house experience and employment litigation background is beneficial.
• Experience in a corporate legal department or law firm specializing in employment law is preferred.
• Strong knowledge of federal, state, and local employment laws and regulations (multi-state experience beneficial).
• Demonstrated leadership experience preferred.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
• Proven track record of delivering pragmatic solutions to novel legal issues and resolving disputes effectively and efficiently.
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to explain complex legal concepts to non-legal stakeholders.
• Ability to work independently, prioritize tasks, and manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to maintain confidentiality.

Education / Certifications / Licensing

• Juris Doctor (J.D.) degree from an accredited law school.
• Active membership in the state bar association.

Compensation & Benefits

• FLSA Classification: Exempt
• Base salary range: $170,000–$205,000 annually.
• Salary ranges are determined by role, level, and location; the listed range reflects the minimum and maximum target salaries across all US locations.
• Individual pay within the range is determined by work location and additional factors, including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training.

Location

• Supports employment matters across the enterprise, including operations in 46 states and Canada.

Additional Notes

• This role is not open to receiving agency candidates and any contingent submissions will not be honored.

Physical Demands / Work Environment

• Prolonged periods of sitting and working at a computer.
• Frequent use of a computer, keyboard, telephone, and videoconferencing technology.
• Ability to read, analyze, and review extensive electronic and paper documents.
• Ability to communicate effectively in person, by telephone, and through virtual meeting platforms.
• Occasionally stand, walk, reach, bend, or carry light office materials.
• Ability to travel occasionally for meetings, trainings, investigations, litigation-related activities, or business needs.
• Ability to work in a standard office environment and remotely, as business needs require.