JOB DESCRIPTION



Essential Functions

• Advise HR and management on employment law issues, including hiring, performance management, terminations, wage and hour compliance, accommodations, and employee relations.


• Partner with HR to draft, review and update employment-related documents such as offer letters, employment agreements, separation agreements, and employee handbooks.


• Manage and respond to employment-related claims and administrative charges (EEOC, DOL, state agencies) and conduct internal investigations, as needed.


• Partner with HR to develop and deliver training on employment law topics, including anti-harassment, discrimination and workplace conduct.


• Monitor changes in employment laws and regulations and ensure company policies and practices remain compliant.


• Support internal investigations and disciplinary actions, ensuring fairness and legal compliance.


• Collaborate with outside counsel on employment litigation and complex legal matters.


• Assist with labor relations and union matters, as needed.


• Provide support to other areas of the legal department, as needed (e.g., contracts, intellectual property, litigation, real estate and compliance).

• J.D.
  
  from an ABA accredited law school.
  
  


• Admission to, and good standing with, at least one US state bar (or DC).


• 5+ years of legal experience, with a strong focus on employment law; in-house experience preferred.


• Deep knowledge of federal and state employment laws (e.g., Title VII, ADA, FMLA, FLSA, NLRA).


• Excellent judgment, analytical, and communication skills.


• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment.


• Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to build trusted relationships across departments.

• Experience in a corporate legal department or advising corporate clients.


• Familiarity with international employment law.


• Experience managing or advising on workplace investigations and compliance programs.


• Ability to change gear quickly and provide service to a wide range of different needs, business models, and personality types.


• Purposeful, results-focused, with well-developed prioritization skills.


• Some travel (domestic and international) is required.

• This position requires minimal physical activity but does require computer usage for an extended period - up to 8 hours a day.
  
  


• No unusual environmental, lifting or exertion requirements are associated with this position.


• While performing the duties of this position, the employee is regularly required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel and talk or hear.