Legal Counsel, Employment
Core
Strategic Employment Counsel providing legal advice and counsel on a wide range of employment issues including recruiting, hiring, termination, employee relations, wage and hour, benefits, compensation, immigration, and litigation support.
Role type
Senior in-house employment counsel
Builds
Global employment policies, standard operating procedures, and employment agreements (offer letters, contractor/vendor agreements)
Domain
Defense technology / US Federal & State Employment Law
Required skills
Employment law expertise, HR issue advisory, critical judgment, document drafting, problem-solving, litigation support, compliance management
Preferred skills
Law firm and in-house hybrid experience, global mobility support, workplace safety (OSHA) compliance, technology sector experience, M&A integration
Technologies
HR platforms, EEO-1 reporting tools, California Pay Data systems, OFCCP reporting systems
Responsibilities
Provide expert legal advice on employment issues; Partner with People Team on investigations and performance management; Develop protocols for workplace audits and classification reviews; Draft and maintain global employment policies; Prepare and revise domestic and international employment agreements; Facilitate state and federally-mandated employment reports; Review HR platforms for compliance; Assist in investigations and respond to agency inquiries; Provide tactical support to outside counsel on employment claims.
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC
