Assistant General Counsel, Labor & Employment
Based in the United StatesFull-TimeSenior
Salary125,000 - 175,000 USD per year
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Job Details
- Experience
- 5–10 years
Requirements
- Juris Doctor (J.D.) degree from an accredited law school.
- Active license to practice law in at least one U.S. jurisdiction, with membership in good standing.
- 5–10 years of labor and employment law experience, ideally combining private practice and in-house legal experience.
- Strong knowledge of U.S. employment laws, including FLSA, FMLA, ADA, ADEA, Title VII, EEOC regulations, OFCCP requirements, and related federal and state employment legislation.
- Familiarity with Canadian federal and provincial employment laws, including ESA, HRA, and AODA.
- Demonstrated experience managing employment litigation, administrative proceedings, and regulatory investigations.
- Excellent legal research, analytical, negotiation, communication, and problem-solving skills.
- Ability to manage multiple priorities independently while collaborating effectively with internal stakeholders and external legal partners.
- Strong organizational skills with the ability to provide practical, business-oriented legal advice.
- Willingness to travel occasionally (approximately 5–33%).
Responsibilities
- Provide legal counsel on a wide range of U.S. federal, state, and Canadian labor and employment laws, including employee relations, discrimination, workplace accommodations, wage and hour matters, leave regulations, and compliance requirements.
- Manage employment-related litigation, administrative claims, government investigations, and regulatory proceedings while coordinating with external legal counsel as needed.
- Review, develop, and update employment policies, procedures, and legal documentation to ensure ongoing compliance with evolving legislation and regulatory standards.
- Partner closely with Human Resources and business leaders to proactively identify legal risks, support employee relations matters, and develop practical, business-focused legal solutions.
- Monitor legislative developments, assess their business impact, and provide timely recommendations to leadership.
- Oversee litigation reporting, budgeting, legal tracking processes, and support paralegal activities related to labor and employment matters.
- Contribute to strategic projects and cross-functional initiatives requiring labor and employment legal expertise while promoting strong governance and risk management practices.
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