Counsel | Employment Law
Core
Provide strategic legal guidance on employment law, employee relations, workplace investigations, and litigation management to support business objectives.
Role type
Mid-level corporate counsel (employment law)
Builds
Legal advice, employment agreements, policy updates, and litigation support for a US-based organization
Domain
Legal services / Employment Law
Required skills
Employment law expertise, legal research, contract drafting, workplace investigation, litigation management, policy development, due diligence
Preferred skills
Law firm or corporate legal department experience, knowledge of federal/state employment laws, legal technology proficiency, AI tool usage
Technologies
Microsoft Office Suite, contract management systems, legal technology platforms, AI-enabled legal tools
Responsibilities
Provide legal advice on performance management, disciplinary actions, accommodations, leaves, complaints, terminations, and severance; Research and interpret federal, state, and local employment laws; Draft and review employment agreements, offer letters, and separation agreements; Conduct internal workplace investigations; Advise on restrictive covenants and acquisitions; Manage employment-related litigation and disputes; Develop and update employment policies and training materials; Conduct employment due diligence for acquisitions; Contribute to legal technology and automation initiatives
Seniority
Mid-level, hands-on IC