Description:

Job Summary:
We are looking for an experienced, strategic and business-oriented employment attorney who is a team player. The role will be responsible for providing both advice & counsel on a broad range of employment law and employee relations matters as well as the direct handling and management of employment-related claims and litigation. The Employment and Litigation Counsel will have the opportunity to support the streamlining of updated processes and workflows.

What You'll Do:

Provide day-to-day strategic support to Human Resources and Operations leaders at all levels of the company on a range of employment law issues, including hiring, performance management, terminations, accommodations, leaves of absence, wage and hour issues, discrimination and harassment claims, internal investigations, restrictive covenants, etc.
Actively manage disputes and commercial and employment litigation matters, including managing outside counsel (when applicable) and responding to administrative charges and complaints, demand letters, and other claims
Draft and advise on a wide range of employment-related documents, including but not limited to employment agreements, consulting agreements, separation and settlement agreements, and cease and desist letters
Monitor changes to laws, regulations, and case law affecting the business; distill information and educate stakeholders on how legal matters apply to the business
Manage and actively participate in internal and external discovery activities; respond to third-party subpoenas and other similar requests/demands
Assist in the development, implementation, and enforcement of company policies, procedures, and practices for the company's workforce
Conduct and oversee compliance and regulatory audits
Collaborate with other members of the Legal team on inter-departmental issues and special projects, as assigned

Qualifications:

J.D. from an accredited U.S. law school with strong academic credentials
Admission to the Bar of a U.S. state, membership in good standing
4+ years of employment counseling and litigation experience, preferably including prior in-house and management-side experience. Multi-state experience is beneficial but not required. Immigration experience is a plus.
Sound judgment in making recommendations, with ability to strike a sensible and practical balance between legal risks and business needs
Excellent analytical, writing and oral communication skills
Proven track record of delivering pragmatic solutions and resolving disputes effectively and efficiently, including through partnership with outside counsel and service providers
Ability to effectively multitask and manage competing priorities and demands on time.
Strong curiosity about the business generally and a willingness to tackle a variety of pre-litigation, litigation, employment matters, and general counsel advice matters
Interest in building strong cross-functional relationships and developing credibility and trust with clients