Associate Counsel

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in United States.

📋 Description

• Act as the main point of contact for issues related to employment law, collaborating closely with People Operations and management.

• Address daily employment concerns such as hiring practices, offer letters, performance evaluations, disciplinary actions, and terminations.

• Draft, assess, and negotiate agreements for independent contractors and consultants; provide guidance on general worker-related issues.

• Create, review, and uphold employment policies, ensuring they remain up-to-date with changing laws across various states.

• Provide advice on leave of absence issues, including FMLA, state-specific leave legislation, and reasonable accommodation requests under the ADA.

• Assist management with workplace investigations, employee relations issues, and general inquiries regarding employment policies.

• Offer counsel on multi-state compliance regarding wage and hour laws, worker classification, and state-specific regulations.

• Collaborate with outside counsel on employment-related claims, agency charges, and associated matters.

• Draft and negotiate separation agreements, employment contracts, restrictive covenant agreements, and provide guidance on onboarding and offboarding procedures.

• Assist Lead Counsel in the drafting, reviewing, and redlining of commercial agreements, including vendor contracts, NDAs, partnership agreements, influencer and brand deals, and manufacturing agreements.

• Manage and respond to daily legal inquiries from cross-functional teams.

⛳️ Requirements

• Juris Doctor (JD) from an accredited law school and active bar admission in at least one state.

• 5–8 years of legal experience primarily focused on employment law, either in a law firm or in-house (a mix of both is preferred).

• Experience in transactional or commercial contracting is an advantage.

• Familiarity with FMLA, state leave laws, ADA accommodations, wage and hour obligations, and overall employment compliance.

• Proven experience in drafting employment policies, separation agreements, and independent contractor/consultant agreements, among others.

• Comfortable providing advice on terminations and managing employee relations issues with sound judgment.

• Capable of independently drafting and negotiating employment-related agreements without extensive supervision.

• Skilled in assessing situations and translating legal risks into straightforward business language.

• Able to manage a diverse array of matters simultaneously without oversight.

• Preferred: Experience in consumer packaged goods (CPG), food and beverage, or e-commerce sectors.

• Preferred: Experience dealing with agency charges (EEOC or state agencies) or conducting workplace investigations.

• Preferred: Knowledge of FTC guidelines, comparative advertising, or compliance in influencer marketing.

🏝️ Benefits

• Competitive compensation aligned with experience and market standards.

• Comprehensive benefits package.

• Paid time off and company-recognized holidays.

• Opportunities for professional advancement and development.

• A collaborative, inclusive, and supportive work atmosphere.

• Access to resources, tools, and training to ensure success in the role.