Counsel, Employment Law

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

📋 Description

• Deliver strategic legal support throughout the organization.

• Advise HR and management on requests related to the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and religious accommodations.

• Assist in the compliance and management of state paid time off, paid leave, and paid sick time initiatives.

• Offer legal counsel on issues concerning leave of absences and employee relations.

• Conduct investigations into legal claims and address inquiries from various state agencies.

• Oversee external counsel on assigned legal matters.

• Keep track of and interpret employment laws while recommending necessary updates to policies and practices.

• Create and present training sessions on topics related to employment law.

⛳️ Requirements

• Juris Doctor (JD) degree from an accredited law institution.

• Active bar membership in at least one U.S. jurisdiction and maintaining good standing.

• A minimum of 4+ years of legal experience, with a primary focus on employment law.

• Experience in providing labor and employment law guidance, ideally for a national or multi-state workforce.

• Strong understanding of federal, state, and local employment regulations, including ADA, Title VII, FLSA, and leave statutes.

• Demonstrated experience in litigating or managing external counsel on employment-related claims before government agencies and/or in court or arbitration.

• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills.

• Capability to manage multiple priorities and collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams.

🏝️ Benefits

• Medical

• Vision

• Dental

• Well-being and behavioral health programs

• 401(k)

• Company paid life insurance

• Tuition reimbursement

• Minimum of 18 days of paid time off per year

• Paid holidays

• Leaves of absence