Corporate Counsel – Litigation

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

📋 Description

• Advise internal clients on various employment issues nationwide, encompassing wage and hour concerns, reasonable accommodations, internal investigations, benefits, and employee classification;

• Draft, review, and provide insights on employment and HR-related policies and procedures;

• Offer counsel and guidance for the effective defense against lawsuits, claims, and charges brought against the Company; conduct informed cost-benefit analyses to identify risks; and select and recommend alternative dispute resolution methods when appropriate.

• Monitor new developments and emerging trends in employment and wage and hour laws, evaluate related legal risks, and advise different business departments accordingly.

• Deliver prompt, business-focused advice to all departments, including compliance, human resources, marketing, and IT, to achieve business objectives, mitigate risks, and ensure legal compliance.

⛳️ Requirements

• Must be admitted to the State Bar of California and be in good standing.

• Must possess a J.D. from an ABA-accredited law school.

• A minimum of 5 years' experience in employment and wage and hour matters.

• Strong research capabilities and project management/implementation skills.

• Experience in the healthcare, staffing, or services industries is a plus.

• Preferred prior experience at a mid to large-sized law firm, in-house legal department, or a combination of both.

• Ability to work accurately in a fast-paced environment while maintaining a sense of urgency.

• Exceptional attention to detail.

• Strong negotiation skills.

• Excellent interpersonal relations.

🏝️ Benefits

• Free premium medical, dental, life, and vision insurance.

• Generous 401(k) matching.

• Aya also provides additional benefits to eligible individuals and as required by applicable law, including reimbursements and discretionary bonuses.

• Paid sick leave is provided in accordance with all applicable state, federal, and local laws. Aya’s general sick leave policy allows employees to accrue one hour of paid sick leave for every 30 hours worked. However, if any part of the statement above conflicts with applicable paid sick leave laws, those laws will take precedence.

• Celebrations! We achieve our goals and reward ourselves.

• Company-sponsored virtual events, happy hours, and team-building activities are always forthcoming—plus, you’ll receive a special treat on your birthday!

• Unlimited DTO—because we believe in time off!

• Virtual yoga, meditation, or boot camp classes are offered daily.