Corporate Counsel

Alcott HR • Farmingdale, NY

6d • Hybrid

About The Position

Alcott HR is seeking an experienced attorney to serve as Corporate Counsel. Reporting directly to the CEO, this highly visible role serves as the Company's primary legal advisor, providing strategic legal counsel to leadership, partnering with internal HR professionals on labor and employment matters, and helping drive compliance and risk management across the organization. This is an exceptional opportunity for an attorney who enjoys collaborating with business leaders, navigating complex legal and regulatory issues, and delivering practical, business-focused solutions that support organizational success.

Requirements

• 5+ years of experience in labor and employment in private practice or corporate legal department preferred.
• Law degree (JD)
• Admission to the NY Bar
• Excellent communication and strategic thinking skills.
• Must have the ability to effectively interact with all levels of Sr. leadership team.

Nice To Haves

• Experience advising PEOs, staffing companies, HR outsourcing organizations, or employers on labor and employment matters is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Provide labor and employment law guidance and support to client-facing human resource professionals.
• Offer strategic input to the business from an operational risk perspective, provide timely and insightful advice.
• Coordinate response to quantified risks, prepare and deliver regular reports based on thorough operational risk analysis and insights.
• Ensure risk management policies and strategies are in compliance with applicable regulations, contracts, state and city laws, and strategic goals.
• Assist with developing strategy and protocol to assess employment law-related legal risks associated with client transactions.
• Serve as a trusted business partner by providing practical, risk-based legal advice and developing creative, compliant solutions that help the business achieve its objectives.
• Collaborate closely with internal stakeholders to identify paths forward that balance business needs with legal and regulatory requirements, rather than simply identifying obstacles.
• Identify on-going compliance training and support needs for client-facing human resource professionals.
• Stay current on PEO legal and industry developments related to labor and employment laws.
• Lead and execute strategic design and process improvement projects internally.
• Investigate and respond to claims, EEOC charges and other administrative actions.
• Oversee employment litigation matters, regulatory hearings, and investigations.
• Maintain excellent partnerships with clients to meet their legal and business needs.
• Provide support for any other matter as may become necessary.

Benefits

• Opportunity to report directly to the CEO.
• Significant autonomy and influence.
• Opportunity to lead legal strategy for a growing PEO.
• Blend of counseling, compliance, litigation oversight, and business partnership.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior