Counsel – Employment Law

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

📋 Description

• Offer legal expertise and counsel on employment-related issues, encompassing performance management, disciplinary actions, workplace conduct, accommodations, leaves of absence, employee grievances, terminations, and severance arrangements.

• Perform legal research and analysis pertaining to federal, state, and local employment laws and regulations.

• Create, evaluate, and modify employment agreements, offer letters, retention agreements, separation agreements, restrictive covenant agreements, compensation-related documentation, and other legal documents associated with employment.

• Assist in internal investigations, conduct witness interviews, gather facts, and prepare findings and recommendations.

• Review restrictive covenant agreements and provide counsel on recruiting, onboarding, advisor transitions, employee departures, acquisitions, and associated matters.

• Aid in matters of restrictive covenant enforcement, which includes correspondence, legal analyses, and coordination with external counsel.

• Oversee or assist with litigation holds, document preservation, discovery responses, agency charges, demand letters, and employment-related disputes.

• Draft, assess, and refresh employment policies, employee handbook provisions, procedures, training materials, and related guidance documents.

• Support employment-related due diligence efforts during acquisitions.

• Contribute to legal technology, contract management, knowledge management, automation, and artificial intelligence initiatives.

• Utilize approved AI and digital tools to streamline work processes, enhance service quality, and boost efficiency while ensuring output validation.

• Identify and report any inaccurate information, knowledge gaps, or issues regarding digital tools.

• Provide support for other initiatives and special projects within the Legal Department.

⛳️ Requirements

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

• Licensed to practice law and in good standing in at least one U.S. jurisdiction.

• A minimum of 2 years of experience in employment law.

• Familiarity with federal and state employment laws and regulations.

• Preferred experience in advising on employee relations, workplace investigations, employment agreements, employment litigation, restrictive covenants, accommodations, and leave matters.

• Strong capabilities in legal research, analysis, drafting, and problem-solving.

• Ability to deliver practical, business-oriented legal advice.

• Excellent attention to detail and the capacity to manage multiple projects at once.

• Capability to handle sensitive and confidential information with discretion and professionalism.

• Flexibility in work schedule to accommodate company/client needs during peak workload periods.

• Exceptional verbal and written communication abilities.

• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite or similar software.

• Preferred experience with contract management systems, legal technology platforms, document management systems, or AI-enabled legal tools.

🏝️ Benefits

• Training and professional development opportunities.

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance for full-time employees and their families.

• Health Savings Account (HSA) with employer contributions.

• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) for medical, dependent, and transit expenses.

• Life and AD&D insurance, including employer-paid and voluntary options.

• Short-term and long-term disability and workers' compensation coverage, employer-paid.

• 401k plan with matching contributions and profit-sharing.

• Wellness programs and resources available to employees.

• Voluntary benefits, such as pet insurance.

• 18 days of paid time off (PTO) accrued annually, increasing to 25 PTO days after 4 years of service.

• 12 paid holidays each year, comprising 10 pre-determined and 2 floating days.

• Paid parental leave and caregiver leave provisions.

• Reimbursement for tuition, licensing, and other credentials upon meeting service requirements.

• Fully remote position.