Assistant General Counsel – Labor & Employment

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in California, +2 more states.

📋 Description

• Oversee the Labor & Employment function throughout the region

• Offer legal counsel on labor and employment law matters to SGS operations in the US and Canada

• Handle employment claims and litigation processes

• Evaluate both proposed and existing legislation

• Provide legal guidance to management while ensuring compliance

• Collaborate closely with Human Resources and external law firms to manage litigation results

⛳️ Requirements

• Juris Doctor (J.D.) degree from an accredited law school

• 5 to 10 years of experience as a practicing attorney, ideally with a background in both private practice and in-house roles, focusing on US and Canadian labor and employment law

• Must be licensed to practice law in at least one U.S. state (preferably Georgia, California, New York, or New Jersey) and maintain good standing as an attorney in that jurisdiction

🏝️ Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance

• Life insurance coverage

• Employee assistance programs

• 401(k) plan with company matching (immediate vesting upon enrollment)

• Access to online training courses

• Opportunities for virtual and classroom development experiences

• Tuition reimbursement program

• Paid time off

• Family leave