Assistant General Counsel, Labor and Employment

Voyager Technologies, Inc.

10h • $220,000 - $275,000 • Remote

About The Position

Voyager is an innovative defense, national security, and space technology company committed to advancing and delivering transformative, mission-critical solutions. We tackle the most complex challenges to unlock new frontiers for human progress, fortify national security, and protect critical assets, leading in the race for technological and operational superiority from the ground to space.
Forge the Future: Join Voyager Technologies
The future belongs to those who build it. At Voyager Technologies, we’re building technologies that protect lives, expand frontiers, and prepare us for what’s next. And we’re doing that with people who are wired to solve, build, adapt, and lead. These roles are not for the faint of heart.
You’ll help lay the foundation for humanity's future. Join a culture where innovation thrives, curiosity is rewarded, and impact is real. We’re a company of doers, thinkers, and builders, united by purpose and grounded in reality.
If you want to put your skills to work where the stakes are real and the mission is bigger than any one person, forge the future with Voyager.
The Assistant General Counsel, Labor and Employment for our corporate Legal team is responsible for supporting our workforce legal strategy. As Voyager scales its industrial footprint, you will serve as the primary legal architect for all people-related matters.
The position reports to the Chief Legal Officer and is part of the Legal department based in Denver, CO. This role is fully remote.

Requirements

• Education: Juris Doctor (J.D.) from an accredited law school.
• Bar Admission: Active member in good standing of at least one U.S. State Bar (California preferred; ability to register as In-House Counsel required).
• Experience: 6+ years of progressive experience in Labor and Employment law. A mix of top-tier law firm training and in-house experience at a high-growth technology or defense company is strongly preferred.
• Subject Matter Expertise: Deep knowledge of federal and state labor laws, including experience with government contractor compliance.

Nice To Haves

• Autonomous Drive: A high-impact self-starter who thrives in ambiguity. You don’t wait for a manual; you build the manual. You have the confidence to operate independently and the judgment to know when to escalate.
• Executive Presence: Ability to communicate complex legal risks to technical teams and C-suite executives with clarity.
• Adaptability: Comfortable moving between high-level strategy and tactical "roll-up-your-sleeves" execution.
• Mission Alignment: A genuine passion for space exploration and national security.

Responsibilities

• Strategic Advisory: Provide real-time, pragmatic legal counsel to HR and business leaders on the full employee lifecycle: recruiting, compensation, performance management, leaves (FMLA/ADA), and separations.
• M&A Support: Provide labor and employment due diligence for Voyager’s active acquisition pipeline and lead the post-merger integration of new workforces.
• Litigation Management: Manage and resolve employment-related disputes, administrative charges (EEOC, DFEH/CRD), and litigation. You will direct outside counsel, manage legal budgets, and drive cost-effective settlement or defense strategies.
• Compliance & Policy: Develop and implement scalable workplace policies that reflect our culture of excellence while ensuring compliance with federal (FLSA, OFCCP, OSHA) and state-specific laws (with a heavy focus on California and Colorado).
• Cross-Functional Legal Support: Act as a versatile legal resource for the broader organization.
• Advising on corporate governance and general risk mitigation strategies.
• Supporting data privacy initiatives and protection of company intellectual property.

Benefits

• Flexible Time Off (FTO), empowering employees to take the time they need to recharge and maintain a healthy work-life balance
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage for employees and their families, with a significant portion of premiums covered by the company, and many benefits paid at 100% for employees
• Flexible, affordable gym memberships with 12,700+ options nationwide, including 24 Hour Fitness, EoS Fitness, Crunch Fitness, Anytime Fitness, Blink Fitness, Chuze Fitness, and more! No long-term contracts and FREE on-demand workout videos before you enroll
• 401(k) retirement plan with a company match of up to 4% to help you build long-term financial security
• Company wellness programs that support physical and mental well-being
• Additional voluntary benefits and employee support resources
• The opportunity to work alongside a highly talented team in an innovative, mission-driven environment

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree