Associate Corporate Counsel- Employment and Labor

ID Logistics US•Remote,

1d•$87,000 - $120,000•Remote

About The Position

ID Logistics is seeking an Associate Corporate Counsel, Employment & Labor, to join its growing Legal team. Reporting to Corporate Counsel, Risk & Litigation, this role serves as a legal advisor to Human Resources, Operations, Risk Management, and business leadership on employment and labor matters throughout the United States. The position helps proactively manage workplace risk, ensure compliance with evolving employment laws, support labor relations, oversee workplace investigations, and manage employment-related claims and litigation. The role is remote within the Mid-Atlantic area or Atlanta, Georgia, strongly preferred. The work schedule is Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., with company-paid travel of up to 20%, approximately once per quarter. Compensation is $87,000–$120,000 per year, based on experience, plus a yearly performance-based bonus. The position is not eligible for immigration sponsorship.

Requirements

Juris Doctor (J.D.) degree from an accredited law school.
Active license to practice law in at least one U.S. jurisdiction.
2–5 years of experience practicing employment and labor law in a law firm, in-house legal department, or a combination of both.
Strong working knowledge of federal and multi-state employment laws, including Title VII, ADA, FMLA, FLSA, NLRA, and related regulations.
Experience supporting or conducting workplace investigations and responding to government agency inquiries and charges.
Ability to analyze complex legal issues and provide practical, business-oriented solutions.
Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills.
Strong organizational skills and ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.

Nice To Haves

Prior in-house counsel experience supporting a multi-state employer.
Experience supporting logistics, distribution, warehousing, manufacturing, transportation, or other operationally intensive environments.
Exposure to labor relations matters, including unionized and union-susceptible workforces.
Experience managing employment litigation and administrative agency matters.
Familiarity with workforce compliance programs and risk mitigation initiatives.
Spanish and/or French language proficiency.
Experience delivering employment law training to managers and business leaders.

Responsibilities

Advise on employment matters, including hiring, employee relations, performance management, disciplinary actions, accommodations, leaves of absence, reductions in force, terminations, wage-and-hour compliance, and workplace policies.
Guide stakeholders on federal, state, and local employment laws and regulations to support consistent, legally compliant practices across multiple jurisdictions.
Assist with developing, interpreting, implementing, and maintaining employment policies, procedures, employee handbooks, and related documentation.
Monitor legislative and regulatory developments and advise stakeholders about changes affecting business operations.
Counsel on labor law matters, including NLRA compliance, concerted activity, handbook reviews, workplace investigations, and union-related issues.
Support labor relations strategies in unionized and union-susceptible environments.
Conduct or oversee internal investigations involving discrimination, harassment, retaliation, ethics concerns, workplace conduct, and other employee-related matters.
Partner with HR, Operations, and Risk teams to ensure investigations are thorough, timely, and legally compliant.
Manage and respond to agency charges, investigations, and inquiries, including those involving the EEOC, Department of Labor, NLRB, and state employment agencies.
Prepare position statements, coordinate witness interviews, gather evidence, and develop response strategies.
Support employment litigation and claims management, including early case assessments, discovery coordination, settlement evaluations, and litigation strategy.
Maintain organized employment claim tracking and case management reporting.
Draft, review, and negotiate employment-related agreements, including separation, confidentiality, and severance documents.
Develop and deliver employment law and workplace compliance training for managers and HR professionals.
Support initiatives to strengthen compliance, improve workplace practices, and reduce organizational risk.