Closing Date: 18th August, 2026

Description:

General Purpose:

The Corporate Counsel, Employment and Litigation is a strategic, hands-on role for a mid-level attorney with significant employment and labor law experience who likes to build and thrives in a high-growth, fast-paced environment. You will support the Employment Practices Legal team by partnering closely with business leaders and the human resources teams to advise on workforce compliance, policy development and implementation, and labor and employment risk management. In this role, you will help guide the company through complex employment matters while building scalable frameworks that support growth and stability. This position can be remote for California-based applicants. All other applicants will be required to locate to Salt Lake City, Utah.

Key Outcome (12–24 MONTHS)
Demonstrate Measurable Reduction in Legal & Employment Risk

Reduce frequency and severity of employment claims filed against facilities in the state of California through proactive legal counseling and risk mitigation initiatives
Improve outcomes in wage and hour, PAGA, discrimination, harassment, and retaliation matters
Identify trends through claims data and partner with leadership on targeted preventative action plans

Establish Scalable Employment Law Infrastructure
Develop standardized playbooks, templates, and processes for improving wage and hour compliance, beginning with California and extending to other states that are adopting PAGA-like frameworks

Enhance Cross-Functional Collaboration & Business Alignment

Build strong credibility and influence across Legal, HR, Operations, and senior leadership, especially with regard to wage and hour issues
Serve as a strategic contributor on sensitive employee matters, organizational changes, and workforce initiatives
Support a culture of accountability, compliance, and proactive risk management

Drive Cost Control & Litigation Efficiency

Improve outside counsel management and reduce unnecessary litigation spend
Increase efficiency in dispute resolution and settlement strategy
Implement metrics and reporting that provide leadership visibility into employment litigation trends, costs, and exposure

Core Responsibilities:
Employment Litigation & Claims

Manage and support employment-related claims in California, including wage and hour disputes, wrongful termination, discrimination, harassment, retaliation, and PAGA matters
Assist in responding to administrative agency charges (e.g., EEOC, DFEH/CRD, Labor Commissioner) originating in California
Draft pre-litigation position statements and settlement agreements
Partner with HR and internal stakeholders on pre-litigation dispute resolution and risk mitigation

Litigation Support

Assist in handling broader litigation matters, including commercial disputes, consumer claims, and regulatory inquiries as needed
Conduct legal research and draft memoranda, pleadings, and discovery responses
Support case strategy development and fact investigations

Risk Mitigation & Advisory

Provide practical legal advice to HR and business teams on employee relations matters as well as employment practices and policies
Help develop and update employment-related policies, procedures, and training materials
Identify trends in claims and recommend proactive risk mitigation strategies

Outside Counsel & Operations

Coordinate with outside counsel on employment litigation matters, including managing deadlines, strategy alignment, and budgets
Support document preservation, litigation holds, and e-discovery processes
Maintain organized case files and assist with reporting and tracking of claims

Qualifications:

Juris Doctor (J.D.) from an accredited law school
Active membership in the California bar
Experience handling employment claims as either plaintiff or defense counsel, including wage and hour and PAGA claims
Strong knowledge of federal and state employment laws (e.g., FLSA, Title VII, ADA, FEHA, wage and hour laws, PAGA)
Excellent legal research, writing, and analytical skills
Ability to manage multiple matters and deadlines in a fast-paced environment with heavy utilization of LegalTracker
Strong judgment and problem-solving skills
Ability to translate legal risk into practical business guidance
Collaborative and cross-functional mindset
High attention to detail and organizational skills
Strong ability for prioritization of multiple competing matters
Effective communication and stakeholder management
5+ years of experience

Physical Demands:

Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer (typically 6–8 hours per day). Ability to stand or walk around the office environment as needed.
Must have close visual acuity to perform activities such as preparing and analyzing legal documents, viewing a computer monitor, and extensive reading. Must be able to communicate effectively over the phone, via video conferencing, and in person.
Frequent use of hands and fingers to operate a computer keyboard, mouse, telephone, and other standard office equipment (copy machines, scanners).
Minimal physical effort required; occasionally lifting or moving lightweight items such as legal files, laptops, or office supplies (typically up to 10–15 lbs.).
The role is performed in a professional, climate-controlled office environment with a moderate noise level. It requires the ability to work in a fast-paced environment and manage stress effectively due to competing deadlines and heavy caseloads.