Assistant General Counsel

Humane World for Animals: Apply • Washington, DC

4d • $91,500 - $137,300 • Remote

About The Position

Humane World for Animals is seeking an Assistant General Counsel for its Office of General Counsel. The role supports the Deputy General Counsel by providing legal advice on a wide range of matters, transactions, and arrangements involving a global organization. The position serves as primary legal counsel for domestic labor and employment matters, including employee relations, wage and hour compliance, leave administration, employment policies, workplace investigations, discrimination and harassment issues, and employment litigation. The position is based in the DC Metro Area and is remote eligible.

Requirements

• Juris Doctor degree from an accredited law school.
• Current license in good standing to practice law in the United States.
• At least five years of experience practicing law with an established law firm, corporation, or government agency.
• Demonstrated expertise in US labor and employment law, including deep knowledge of federal employment statutes such as Title VII, ADA, ADEA, and FMLA; state and local employment laws; and practical experience advising human resources teams on day-to-day employment matters, workplace investigations, and employment litigation.
• Experience drafting, reviewing, negotiating, and supporting implementation of a wide variety of employment-related agreements, policies, and procedures.
• Strong analytical, organizational, oral communication, and written communication skills.
• Ability to provide accurate and timely advice accessibly and in a manner tailored to the organization's needs.
• Ability to identify underlying issues in complex situations and resolve problems creatively, effectively, and proactively.
• Ability to learn quickly and gain credibility through good judgment, high integrity, and a collegial attitude.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and work independently, as part of a team, and with all levels of the organization.
• Ability to handle confidential information and ensure it is secured and maintained appropriately.
• Comfort working across varied cultural, geographic, and operational situations, with culturally sensitive behavior toward diverse people.

Nice To Haves

• Experience working in a nonprofit organization.
• Experience with international labor and employment law, including cross-border employment issues, global workforce management, and foreign employment regulations.

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive labor and employment law counsel on all aspects of the employment relationship, including recruitment and hiring, employment contracts, compensation and benefits, performance management, disciplinary actions, terminations, reductions in force, accommodation requests, leave administration, wage and hour compliance, workplace investigations, employment policies and handbook development, and employment litigation management.
• Maintain template infrastructure for agreements; draft, review, negotiate, and support implementation of legal instruments, including contracts, licenses, assignments, releases, waivers, memoranda, litigation materials, corporate documents, employment agreements, offer letters, separation agreements, confidentiality and non-compete agreements, independent contractor agreements, employment policies, and employee handbooks.
• Assist in developing, implementing, and managing compliance and risk management strategies, including policies, procedures, and training, with particular focus on employment law compliance training for managers and Human Resources staff.
• Manage US labor and employment outside counsel and provide support or take the lead working with in-country staff and outside counsel on international labor and employment issues.
• Stay up to date on developments in relevant legal areas, particularly labor and employment law at the federal, state, and local levels.
• Perform other duties or responsibilities as assigned.

What This Job Offers

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