Senior Legal Counsel Litigation & Employment

Overview

A Senior Legal Counsel specializing in Litigation and Employment is sought to serve as a business-facing legal partner across North America. This role involves leading legal strategy related to employment law, litigation, and enterprise risk management. The position functions as a trusted advisor to leadership and Human Resources, managing high-risk matters and driving risk mitigation strategies.

This is a remote, U.S.-based individual contributor role, with a preference for candidates located in the Eastern or Central U.S., including Texas.

Responsibilities

• Lead litigation, claims, and dispute resolution strategy
• Provide expert advice on employment law and employee relations matters
• Partner with HR and leadership on sensitive and high-impact issues
• Manage and oversee relationships with outside counsel
• Lead investigations and risk mitigation initiatives
• Proactively reduce litigation and employment risk exposure

Requirements

• Juris Doctor (JD) degree and active bar membership in at least one U.S. or Canadian jurisdiction
• 8 to 15+ years of experience including:
  • Law firm litigation background (required)
  • In-house or corporate legal experience (required)
• Strong expertise in employment law and litigation/dispute strategy
• Experience managing outside counsel and complex disputes
• Ability to provide practical, business-oriented legal advice
• Strong judgment in high-risk and ambiguous situations

Compensation & Benefits

Details regarding compensation and benefits are not specified.

Location

Remote within the United States, with preference for Eastern or Central U.S. time zones, including Texas.