Senior Employment & Labor Counsel, Part-Time
About The Position
At Post Consumer Brands, you’ll experience the best of both worlds — big company opportunity with a small company attitude. You’ll work closely with a sharp, collaborative HR and Legal team, contribute to meaningful and influential work, and enjoy the balance and flexibility of a true part-time schedule. This is a role where your expertise makes an immediate impact. You’ll guide leaders across the organization, shape employment and labor strategy, and help protect a culture known for being down-to-earth, people-focused, and rooted in doing what’s right. It’s challenging work paired with supportive colleagues, beloved brands, and a workplace where your contributions truly matter. Discover just right. About the Role Reporting to PCB’s General Counsel, the Senior Employment & Labor Counsel will serve as a day-to-day advisor on employment and labor matters across our U.S. and Canadian operations. Partnering across HR, Manufacturing, and Legal, you will provide practical legal guidance, help prevent and resolve disputes, support labor relations, and ensure compliance with evolving employment laws. Designed as a true 20‑hours‑per‑week role, this position is ideal for an experienced employment attorney looking to intentionally step back from full-time practice while still owning meaningful, complex work — with a team that is committed to protecting part-time boundaries, not quietly expanding them.
Requirements
- J.D. with strong academic credentials and member of the Minnesota bar.
- 8–10+ years of employment and labor law experience from a reputable law firm and/or in‑house environment.
- Experience supporting manufacturing, distribution, or other operationally intensive businesses.
- Strong understanding of U.S. employment and labor laws; Canadian experience a plus.
- Excellent writing, communication, and analytical skills with a commitment to high-quality work.
- Sound judgment with the ability to make decisions in ambiguous or fast‑moving situations.
- Ability to build trust and influence at all levels — from plant HR teams to senior leaders.
- A proactive, roll‑up‑your‑sleeves working style and comfort operating within a small legal team.
Nice To Haves
- Canadian experience a plus.
Responsibilities
- Lead employment dispute resolution, including demand letters, investigations, severance negotiations, and agency matters such as EEOC charges.
- Provide daily counsel on hiring, performance management, terminations, accommodations, wage and hour issues, and other employment topics.
- Monitor changes in state, federal, and Canadian employment laws; recommend updates and partner with HR on implementation.
- Support labor relations activities: collective bargaining agreement interpretation, guidance on grievances, and select arbitration support.
- Develop, update, and refine employment policies, handbooks, templates, and training.
- Manage employment litigation activity and thoughtfully leverage outside counsel as needed.
- Serve as a trusted partner to HR and site leaders by offering clear, business‑focused legal guidance.
- Contribute as a hands-on member of a small legal team that values excellence, collaboration, and practical problem‑solving.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
Ph.D. or professional degree
