Corporate Counsel (Employment)

The Fresh Market Inc • Greensboro, NC

8d • Hybrid

About The Position

The Fresh Market (TFM) currently has an opening for a Corporate Counsel to join the in-house legal team in our Store Support Center (099). The Corporate Counsel will be responsible for providing practical, day-to-day legal support across a broad range of employment matters. This role will partner closely with HR and Retail Operations on counseling, litigation, compliance, contracts, workplace safety, ADA-related issues, and other employment law matters affecting our multi-state retail business. The position will be hybrid, requiring approximately three (3) days in the office with the ability to work remotely otherwise.

Requirements

• J.D. from an accredited law school and active licensure in at least one U.S. jurisdiction
• Approximately 3 years of employment law experience, including handling EEOC and state agency charges
• Strong legal research, writing, and communication skills
• Sound judgment, strong attention to detail, and a practical business-oriented approach

Nice To Haves

• In-house experience or experience supporting multi-state clients preferred, but not required

Responsibilities

• Advise HR and Retail Operations on various employment matters, including hiring, discipline, accommodations, wage and hour compliance, workplace policies, and labor management
• Manage and execute responses to EEOC and state agency charges by coordinating investigations, drafting position statements, and ensuring timely, defensible submissions
• Oversee employment outside counsel across jurisdictions by directing strategy, approving key work product, and ensuring compliance with company guidelines and cost controls
• Support HR matters involving immigration, employee litigation, internal investigations, and employment compliance
• Partner with Retail Operations on Asset Protection, Facilities, team member and guest safety, and guest experience matters
• Draft, review, and negotiate HR-related contracts and employment documents, including offer letters, separation agreements, handbooks
• Advise on team member safety, OSHA matters, and ADA litigation involving facilities, construction, and design
• Monitor federal, state, and local employment law developments affecting multi-state retail operations.
• Provide support on special assignments, conducting legal research, handling due diligence/transactional matters, participating in cross-functional initiatives, and assisting with various other legal matters as needed to ensure the smooth operation of the Legal Department.

Benefits

• Team member discount up to 40%
• Health, Dental & Vision insurance available for individual, spouse, partner, and family.
• Personal time off and additional time off purchase plans available.
• 401K contribution and match for part-time and full-time team members.

What This Job Offers

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