Corporate Counsel - HR (NY, IL, CA, TX, DC)

Job Summary

Supporting the Vice President of Employment and Immigration Law, the full-time Corporate Counsel - HR (NY, IL, CA, TX, DC) will manage employment and labor law matters, provide legal support for HR initiatives, and ensure compliance with relevant legislation in a remote work environment.

Key responsibilities

• Assist in responding to agency matters and general litigation, providing analysis on hiring, terminations, and employee relations
• Monitor legislative changes and provide strategic advice on compliance and risk mitigation
• Draft and revise employment-related policies and manage internal audits and process reviews

Required qualifications

• Law degree from a major U.S. law school (or foreign equivalent) with an active license to practice in NY, IL, CA, TX, or DC
• Minimum of 2 years of labor and employment experience in a law firm or in-house legal department
• Experience with litigation processes, including responding to demand letters and preparing position statements
• Strong understanding of employment law and company policies, as well as state and federal legislation
• Ability to balance legal and business needs while assessing risk in decision-making