Employment Counsel

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

📋 Description

• Provide ongoing legal support to the Human Resources team and business leaders regarding employment issues.

• Act as a legal advisor throughout the employee lifecycle, encompassing accommodation and leave management, compliance with temporary labor laws, background and drug screening, E-Verify and I-9 compliance, disciplinary actions, terminations, labor and independent contractor agreements, immigration, and cross-border business travel.

• Draft corporate policies and guide stakeholders on the implementation, interpretation, and enforcement of these policies.

• Offer counsel on adherence to federal and state employment regulations while keeping track of regulatory changes.

• Revise employee-related agreements and manage matters concerning restrictive covenants.

• Review and formulate policies and procedures that support Human Resources activities.

• Create and deliver training sessions on recent legal developments.

• Manage and provide guidance on pre-litigation and litigation-related issues, including employee grievances, accommodations, and wage and hour matters.

• Evaluate legal risks and offer practical, business-focused advice to internal stakeholders.

• Draft and negotiate employment-related agreements, policies, and internal documentation.

• Oversee and collaborate with external counsel on employment litigation, immigration issues, legislative matters, policy development, and other relevant topics.

• Report directly to the Chief Employment Counsel.

⛳️ Requirements

• A minimum of 5 years of experience in employment law counseling and employment/litigation.

• Juris Doctor (J.D.) and active bar membership are mandatory.

• In-house experience is required.

• Previous litigation experience is an advantage.

• Strong understanding of various state and federal employment laws (including FMLA, FLSA, ADA, ADEA, Title VII, ERISA, and their state law equivalents).

• Experience in workers’ compensation is a plus.

• Immigration law experience is an advantage.

• Ability to implement changes resulting from legal developments.

• Strong analytical and communication skills.

• Capability to work collaboratively with a diverse range of internal clients and colleagues in a fast-paced environment.

• Skill in effectively prioritizing tasks amidst competing demands.

• Ability to independently manage a high-volume, varied workload.

• Excellent communication skills with the ability to explain legal concepts to non-legal audiences.

• A collaborative and business-oriented mindset.

• Travel to First Quality locations is required, encompassing both office and manufacturing sites.

🏝️ Benefits

• Competitive base salary along with bonus opportunities.

• Paid time off with a minimum of three weeks.

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage starting from day one.

• 401(k) plan with employer matching.

• Paid parental leave.

• Child and family care assistance, including a dependent care FSA with employer match up to $3,750.

• Bundle of joy benefit, providing a year’s supply of free diapers to team members with a new baby.

• Tuition assistance program.

• Wellness program that offers savings of up to $4,000 per year on insurance premiums.