Counsel | Employment Law

Wealth Enhancement Group

2d•$110,000 - $130,000•Remote

About The Position

Wealth Enhancement is hiring a Counsel to provide legal advice and strategic support on employment law, employee relations, restrictive covenant matters, litigation management, acquisitions, advisor transitions, and related legal matters. The role partners with Human Resources, Recruiting, business leaders, and the Legal Department to manage risk and support business objectives. This is a fully remote position. The Counsel will advise on employment matters; research and analyze applicable laws; draft and review employment-related agreements, policies, and other documents; support investigations and disputes; and assist with employment due diligence in acquisitions. The role also contributes to legal technology, contract and knowledge management, automation, and AI initiatives, using approved tools while validating outputs for accuracy, privacy, and business alignment. The position may assist with other Legal Department initiatives and special projects. The position offers a base salary range of $110,000 to $130,000, exclusive of bonuses and benefits, and is eligible for an annual bonus. The full salary grade for this level is $104,800 to $157,200.

Requirements

Juris Doctor (J.D.) degree from an accredited law school.
Licensed to practice law and in good standing in at least one U.S. jurisdiction.
At least 2 years of employment law experience.
Knowledge of federal and state employment laws and regulations.
Strong legal research, analytical, drafting, and problem-solving skills.
Ability to provide practical, business-focused legal advice.
Strong attention to detail and ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
Ability to handle sensitive and confidential information with discretion and professionalism.
Flexibility in daily work schedule to meet company or client needs during periods of heavy workload.
Superior verbal and written communication skills.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite or related software.
Ability to stand or sit for long periods, file documents in high or low cabinets, use the telephone, and use computer systems.

Nice To Haves

Employment law experience in a law firm, corporate legal department, or a combination of both.
Experience advising on employee relations, workplace investigations, employment agreements, employment litigation, restrictive covenants, accommodations, and leave matters.
Experience with contract management systems, legal technology platforms, document management systems, or AI-enabled legal tools.

Responsibilities

Provide legal advice and guidance on performance management, disciplinary actions, workplace conduct, accommodations, leaves of absence, employee complaints, terminations, and severance arrangements.
Research and analyze federal, state, and local employment laws and regulations, including wage and hour, leave, accommodation, pay transparency, and restrictive covenant requirements.
Draft, review, and revise employment agreements, offer letters, retention agreements, separation agreements, restrictive covenant agreements, compensation documents, and other employment-related legal documents.
Assist with internal investigations, including witness interviews, fact gathering, and preparation of findings and recommendations.
Review restrictive covenant agreements and advise on recruiting, onboarding, advisor transitions, employee departures, acquisitions, and related matters.
Assist with restrictive covenant enforcement, including correspondence, legal analyses, and coordination with outside counsel.
Manage or support litigation holds, document preservation, discovery responses, agency charges, demand letters, and employment-related disputes.
Draft, review, and update employment policies, handbook provisions, procedures, training materials, and related guidance.
Support employment-related due diligence in acquisitions, including review of employment agreements, compensation arrangements, restrictive covenants, and related risks.
Support legal technology, contract management, knowledge management, automation, and artificial intelligence initiatives to improve Legal Department operations and efficiency.
Use approved AI and digital tools to simplify work, improve service quality, and increase efficiency while validating outputs for accuracy, privacy, and business alignment.
Identify and escalate inaccurate information, knowledge gaps, and issues related to digital tools.
Assist with other Legal Department initiatives and special projects as requested or required.

Benefits

Training and professional development.
Medical, dental, and vision coverage for eligible full-time employees and their families.
Health Savings Account with employer contribution and Flexible Spending Accounts for medical, dependent, and transit expenses.
Employer-paid and voluntary life and AD&D insurance.
Employer-paid short-term and long-term disability and workers compensation.
401(k) with match and profit sharing.
Wellness programs and resources.
Voluntary benefits, including pet insurance.
18 days of paid time off accrued annually, increasing to 25 days after 4 years of service.
12 paid holidays each year, including 10 predetermined and 2 floating days.
Paid parental leave and paid caregiver leave; caregiver leave is available after 6 months of tenure.
Reimbursement for tuition, licensing, and other credentials after meeting service requirements.
Annual bonus eligibility.