Labor and Employment Counsel

SBP Careers•Duluth, GA

About The Position

Specialty Building Products (SBP) is seeking an experienced Corporate Counsel – Labor & Employment to join its Legal team. The role serves as a trusted legal advisor to Human Resources, Operations, Safety, DOT, and executive leadership, providing practical, business-focused guidance on employment, compliance, and corporate matters across a growing, multi-state organization. The attorney will advise on employment law and labor matters, manage litigation and outside counsel, support business and strategic initiatives, and help develop scalable compliance processes, policies, and training. The position also supports mergers and acquisitions, employment-based immigration matters, and commercial contracting. The ideal candidate is collaborative and solutions-oriented, able to navigate complex employment laws, mitigate legal risks, and support business objectives. The role is with Specialty Building Products, a provider of building products and services throughout North America. The company describes opportunities for advancement amid significant growth and says the counsel will work closely with business leaders to influence policies and practices, support strategic initiatives, and help shape a compliant, collaborative, high-performing workplace.

Requirements

J.D. from an accredited law school.
Active license to practice law in at least one U.S. jurisdiction.
10+ years of labor and employment law experience, preferably with a combination of law firm and in-house corporate experience.
Extensive knowledge of federal employment laws and experience advising employers across multiple states.
Experience supporting organizations with nationwide operations.
Demonstrated experience advising senior leaders and HR professionals on complex employee relations and employment law matters.
Experience managing employment litigation, regulatory matters, and outside counsel.
Strong legal research, analytical, negotiation, and problem-solving skills.
Excellent communication skills and the ability to translate complex legal issues into clear, actionable business guidance.
Collaborative business partner who builds strong relationships and credibility across all levels of the organization.
Practical, solutions-oriented approach that balances legal risk with business objectives.
Strong judgment, integrity, professionalism, and discretion.
Ability to manage multiple priorities and complex legal matters in a fast-paced environment.
Proactive mindset focused on risk mitigation, process improvement, and continuous improvement.
Enjoys working cross-functionally and contributing to the organization's long-term success.

Nice To Haves

Previous in-house counsel experience within a large, multi-location organization.
Experience with employment-based immigration matters.
Experience supporting mergers, acquisitions, and employment-related due diligence.
Familiarity with distribution, manufacturing, transportation, logistics, or industrial operations.
Knowledge of DOT regulations, OSHA requirements, and workplace safety matters.
Experience developing and implementing enterprise-wide employment compliance programs.

Responsibilities

Serve as a primary legal advisor on labor and employment matters across multiple states, partnering with Canadian employment counsel as needed.
Advise HR and business leaders on employee relations, performance management, investigations, disciplinary actions, accommodations, leaves of absence, wage and hour compliance, reductions in force, and terminations.
Provide practical legal guidance that balances regulatory compliance with operational and business needs.
Draft, review, and update employment agreements, separation agreements, workplace policies, employee handbooks, and HR procedures.
Monitor changes in federal, state, and local employment laws and advise on their impact on business operations.
Lead and support compliance initiatives involving wage and hour regulations, pay transparency, background checks, workplace safety, employee privacy, and hiring practices.
Partner with HR and business leaders to develop scalable processes, policies, and training programs that promote compliance and reduce organizational risk.
Provide guidance on employment-related matters involving DOT regulations, OSHA, and workplace safety.
Manage employment litigation, administrative charges, and regulatory investigations involving agencies such as the EEOC, DOL, OSHA, and state labor agencies.
Partner with outside counsel to develop litigation strategies, manage legal expenses, and support dispute resolution.
Assist with workers' compensation, automobile liability, general liability, and other insured claims in partnership with internal teams and external providers.
Provide guidance on labor relations matters, including union-related issues and collective bargaining, when applicable.
Partner with HR, Operations, Payroll, Benefits, Safety, Compliance, and executive leadership on legal and business initiatives.
Support mergers, acquisitions, and organizational integrations through employment-related due diligence and post-acquisition guidance.
Coordinate with outside immigration counsel on employment-based immigration and work authorization matters.
Develop and deliver practical employment law training for HR professionals and business leaders.
Draft, review, and negotiate commercial agreements, including customer, supplier/vendor, confidentiality, and other business contracts.

Benefits

Medical insurance, available on the first of the month following 30 days of employment.
Dental insurance, available on the first of the month following 30 days of employment.
Vision insurance, available on the first of the month following 30 days of employment.
Company-paid life insurance.
Company-paid disability insurance.
401(k) with company match.
Company-paid time off.
Paid holidays and floating holidays.
Additional perks (not specified).
Opportunities for advancement.