Corporate Counsel

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

📋 Description

• Provide expert advice to the Company regarding federal, state, and local employment law issues.

• Offer legal counsel on matters related to harassment, discrimination, retaliation, whistleblowing, disability accommodations, leaves of absence, and workplace investigations.

• Advise business leaders and Human Resources on compliance with wage and hour laws, which includes employee classification, overtime, meal and rest breaks, pay practices, and associated compliance matters.

• Counsel on restrictive covenant issues, encompassing noncompetition, nonsolicitation, confidentiality, and trade secret concerns.

• Assist in litigation strategies by collaborating with external counsel on employment claims, agency charges, class actions, and other employment-related disputes.

• Review, draft, and negotiate agreements, policies, and training materials related to employment.

• Keep abreast of changes in employment laws and regulations, providing practical compliance advice.

• Conduct legal training sessions for Human Resources and business leaders on developments in employment law and strategies for risk mitigation.

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to create business solutions that comply with legal standards while aligning with operational goals.

⛳️ Requirements

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

• Active membership in at least one state bar in the U.S.

• Extensive experience in employment law, ideally with a blend of law firm and in-house practice.

• Proven experience in advising on issues related to harassment, discrimination, retaliation, and whistleblower cases.

• Familiarity with wage and hour compliance and litigation, including state-specific employment regulations.

• Knowledge of restrictive covenants, including noncompetition, nonsolicitation, confidentiality, and trade secret matters.

• Experience in employment policies, workplace investigations, and accommodations.

• Background supporting staffing, contingent workforce, or multi-state employers is highly valued.

• Strong analytical, communication, and problem-solving abilities.

• Capacity to provide practical, business-focused legal advice.

• Experience managing outside counsel and employment litigation is preferred.

• Advising staffing agencies, temporary service employers, or entities with a multi-state workforce is strongly preferred.

• Understanding of joint employment, contingent workforce arrangements, and compliance across multiple jurisdictions is a considerable asset.

• Successful completion of a background check is mandatory for employment.

🏝️ Benefits

• Discretionary annual bonus.

• Comprehensive group health insurance benefits, including medical, vision, and dental coverage.

• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) and Health Savings Accounts (HSA) for healthcare expenses.

• Life and accident insurance.

• Adoption and fertility assistance services.

• Paid parental leave of up to 6 weeks.

• Short-term and long-term disability coverage.

• Paid time off for vacations, personal needs, and sick days.

• Up to 17 days of Choice Time Off (CTO) per calendar year for new hires.

• Up to 11 paid holidays each calendar year.

• 401(k) savings and investment plan or deferred compensation plan (if eligible).

• Employer matching contributions of 100% on the first 3% of contributions for eligible employees.

• Reasonable accommodation assistance for applicants with disabilities.