Licensed Employment Counsel

Job Summary

Providing strategic legal guidance, the full-time Remote Sr. Employment Counsel will advise the Human Resources department and business leaders on various employment law matters throughout the employee life cycle, including hiring, performance management, and separation, while managing litigation and compliance issues.

Key responsibilities

• Offer strategic advice on U.S. employment issues such as onboarding, performance management, and wage compliance
• Investigate employee complaints and assist HR with agency matters, including EEOC and Department of Labor responses
• Draft and negotiate employment-related documents and ensure compliance with federal, state, and local laws

Required qualifications

• Juris Doctorate degree from an accredited U.S. law school
• Member in good standing of one U.S. state bar
• Minimum of five years of experience in employment law, with a focus on in-house or law firm practice
• Strong knowledge of federal and state employment laws, including Title VII, ADA, and FMLA
• Experience managing workplace investigations and responding to EEOC charges