California Licensed Associate General Counsel

Job Summary

Seeking a pragmatic, solution-oriented California Licensed Associate General Counsel for a full-time remote position, responsible for overseeing employment and general litigation matters across the Americas, providing legal guidance on a range of employment-related issues, and managing a team of in-house counsel and legal operations support professionals.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide legal advice on employment law issues, focusing on California laws, including compliance, investigations, and performance management
• Oversee external counsel and manage employment litigation, audits, and investigations while developing internal policies and governance frameworks
• Lead a small team of corporate counsel, ensuring effective service delivery and oversight of legal operations and corporate governance matters

Required Qualifications

• Juris Doctor degree and member in good standing of a State Bar or the District of Columbia
• 10-15+ years of employment and litigation experience, preferably with in-house and law firm exposure
• California wage and hour / PAGA experience required
• Experience managing and developing a team of attorneys or legal professionals
• Strong knowledge of labor and employment laws across various geographies