Employment Counsel - remote in California

Main Template • Alameda, CA

20d • Remote

About The Position

The Employment Counsel reports directly to the General Counsel, with a dotted-line reporting relationship to the Chief Human Resources Officer. The attorney provides day-to-day legal advice on a wide range of labor and employment matters and partners with stakeholders across human resources, finance, risk, benefits, corporate responsibility, and organizational leadership and staff. The role supports business initiatives and employee relations strategies, with the goals of mitigating employment-related risks, achieving economies of scale, and maintaining compliance with applicable legal and regulatory requirements.

The position requires employment law subject-matter expertise and a strong working knowledge of traditional labor relations. The attorney should also be flexible and willing to develop a diverse legal practice and work outside labor and employment law as needed. Responsibilities include overseeing settlement negotiations and responding to agency actions, attorney demand letters, and single-plaintiff complaints. The role also involves employee benefit plans, contract review and evaluation, oversight of external counsel and/or supervision of attorneys and legal staff, and conflict resolution.

This is a full-time, days position, Monday through Friday, with scheduled hours of 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM. The role is remote in California. The expected starting wage range is $177,455.49–$250,000; the range assigned depends on the geographic location from which the role is performed, and starting pay is commensurate with relevant experience above the minimum requirements.

Requirements

• J.D. or equivalent degree from an accredited law school, with strong academic credentials.
• California Bar admission in good standing.
• Five to seven years of experience as a practicing attorney specializing in employment law; some of this experience may have been in-house.
• Experience advising clients, conducting trainings, handling significant employment litigation including wage-and-hour and employment-practices matters, managing or supervising other attorneys, appearing before federal and state agencies, and responding to attorney demand letters and single-plaintiff complaints.
• Extensive knowledge of federal, state, and other laws and regulations relating to labor and employment matters.
• Strong working knowledge of traditional labor law.
• Demonstrated excellence in client service.
• Ability to identify and analyze complex issues and devise practical strategies and solutions.
• Action-oriented approach and ability to proactively partner with leadership in a fast-paced, demanding work environment.
• Strong alignment with Telecare’s mission and core values.
• Successful completion of applicable post-offer physical examination, two-step PPD tuberculosis test, acceptable criminal background clearances, excluded-party sanctions checks, and degree or license verification.
• If driving is required, a valid driver’s license, motor vehicle clearance, and proof of auto insurance are required at employment and must be maintained throughout employment.

Responsibilities

• Provide day-to-day advice and counsel on labor and employment matters.
• Partner with human resources, finance, risk, benefits, corporate responsibility, leadership, and staff to support business initiatives and employee relations strategies.
• Help minimize and mitigate employment-related risks, achieve economies of scale, and ensure compliance with applicable regulatory and statutory requirements.
• Oversee settlement negotiations.
• Respond to agency actions, attorney demand letters, and single-plaintiff complaints.
• Navigate employee benefit plans and review and evaluate contracts.
• Oversee external legal counsel and/or supervise other attorneys and legal staff.
• Resolve conflicts.
• Cultivate a diverse legal practice and work in areas outside labor and employment law as needed.

Benefits

• Paid time off for eligible employees working 20 or more hours per week, with pro-rated accrual for part-time schedules and annual carryover up to set caps.
• Nine paid holidays.
• Shift differentials for hourly staff.
• Weekend shift differentials for hourly staff.
• Free continuing education units (CEUs).
• Free supervision for BBS Associate License.
• Coaching and mentorship.
• Online University tuition discount and company scholarships.
• Medical insurance.
• Vision insurance.
• Dental insurance.
• 401(k).
• Employee Stock Ownership Plan.

What This Job Offers

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