Senior Counsel, Labor & Employment
About The Position
The Senior Counsel, Labor & Employment will serve as a lead legal expert, strategic advisor, and trusted partner to the Human Resources department, senior business leadership, and operational teams. This role is primarily focused on providing proactive, day-to-day legal advice and counseling to mitigate organizational risk, ensure compliance with U.S. federal, state, and local employment laws, and support a high-performance workplace culture. While this role involves overseeing employment litigation, administrative charges, and labor-related matters, the ideal candidate will prioritize proactive advisory functions—building scalable, compliant policies and providing real-time, practical guidance that aligns with the company’s strategic business objectives and values.
Requirements
- Juris Doctor (J.D.) degree from an accredited law school.
- Admission to practice law in at least one U.S. state.
- Minimum of 7 years of experience practicing labor and employment law.
- In-depth knowledge of U.S. federal, state, and local employment laws and regulations.
- Experience advising on a wide range of employment law matters, including wage and hour, discrimination, harassment, leave laws, and employee relations.
- Experience managing employment litigation and administrative proceedings.
- Strong analytical, problem-solving, and strategic thinking skills.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment.
- Proven ability to build strong relationships and influence stakeholders at all levels.
Nice To Haves
- Experience in a corporate in-house legal department.
- Experience with union relations and collective bargaining.
- Experience developing and implementing HR policies and procedures.
- Experience with international employment law.
Responsibilities
- Serve as a lead legal expert, strategic advisor, and trusted partner to the Human Resources department, senior business leadership, and operational teams.
- Provide proactive, day-to-day legal advice and counseling to mitigate organizational risk.
- Ensure compliance with U.S. federal, state, and local employment laws.
- Support a high-performance workplace culture.
- Oversee employment litigation, administrative charges, and labor-related matters.
- Build scalable, compliant policies.
- Provide real-time, practical guidance that aligns with the company’s strategic business objectives and values.
Benefits
- Competitive salary and bonus structure.
- Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance.
- 401(k) plan with company match.
- Paid time off and holidays.
- Professional development opportunities.
- Relocation assistance (if applicable).
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
