Counsel | Employment Law

This position is listed on behalf of a partner company, which manages all applications and next steps. Our partner is looking for a Counsel | Employment Law based in the United States. This is an exciting opportunity for an employment law professional to provide strategic legal guidance in a fully remote environment. The role focuses on employment law, employee relations, workplace investigations, restrictive covenants, and litigation management. You will collaborate closely with Human Resources, Recruiting, business leaders, and legal colleagues to mitigate risks and support key business objectives. Your expertise will help navigate complex employment matters, acquisitions, advisor transitions, and regulatory requirements. You will also contribute to improving legal operations through technology, automation, and responsible AI adoption. This position offers the opportunity to combine practical legal expertise with business partnership in a dynamic, collaborative environment. Accountabilities:: Provide legal advice on employment matters, including performance management, disciplinary actions, workplace conduct, accommodations, leaves of absence, employee complaints, terminations, and severance arrangements. Research and interpret federal, state, and local employment laws and regulations, including wage and hour requirements, leave laws, pay transparency, accommodations, and restrictive covenant legislation. Draft, review, and revise employment agreements, offer letters, retention agreements, separation agreements, restrictive covenant agreements, compensation documentation, and other employment-related legal documents. Support internal workplace investigations by conducting witness interviews, gathering relevant facts, analyzing findings, and preparing recommendations. Advise on restrictive covenant matters involving recruiting, onboarding, advisor transitions, employee departures, and acquisitions, including enforcement strategies and coordination with external legal counsel. Manage or support employment-related litigation and disputes, including litigation holds, document preservation, discovery responses, agency charges, demand letters, and related proceedings. Develop, review, and update employment policies, employee handbook provisions, internal procedures, training materials, and legal guidance documents. Conduct employment-related due diligence for acquisitions, identifying potential risks involving employment agreements, compensation arrangements, restrictive covenants, and related matters. Contribute to legal technology, contract management, knowledge management, automation, and AI initiatives that improve operational efficiency and service quality. Use approved digital and AI tools responsibly, validating outputs for accuracy, confidentiality, and business relevance while identifying and escalating errors, knowledge gaps, and technology-related concerns. Support additional Legal Department initiatives and special projects as needed. Requirements: Juris Doctor (J.D.) degree from an accredited law school. Active license to practice law and good standing in at least one U.S. jurisdiction. At least two years of employment law experience, preferably within a law firm, corporate legal department, or a combination of both. Working knowledge of federal and state employment laws and regulations, with experience advising on employee relations, workplace investigations, employment agreements, litigation, restrictive covenants, accommodations, and leave matters preferred. Strong legal research, analytical reasoning, drafting, and problem-solving skills, with the ability to translate complex legal issues into practical, business-focused recommendations. Excellent written and verbal communication skills, attention to detail, and the ability to manage multiple priorities and projects simultaneously. Demonstrated discretion and professionalism when handling sensitive, confidential, and legally privileged information. Flexibility to accommodate changing business needs and periods of increased workload. Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite or comparable productivity software. Experience with contract management systems, legal technology platforms, document management solutions, or AI-enabled legal tools is an advantage. Benefits: Competitive base salary: Expected starting range of $110,000–$130,000 per year, depending on qualifications and relevant experience. Annual bonus: Eligibility for additional performance-based compensation. Fully remote work: Flexibility to work remotely within the United States. Health coverage: Medical, dental, and vision insurance for eligible full-time employees and their families. Health and wellness support: Employer contributions to a Health Savings Account (HSA), flexible spending accounts (FSA), and wellness programs and resources. Retirement benefits: 401(k) plan with employer matching and profit-sharing opportunities. Insurance protection: Employer-paid and voluntary life and accidental death and dismemberment (AD&D) insurance, along with employer-paid short-term and long-term disability coverage. Paid time off: 18 days of accrued PTO annually, increasing to 25 days after four years of service. Paid holidays: 12 holidays per year, including 10 scheduled holidays and two floating days. Family support: Paid parental leave and paid caregiver leave, with caregiver leave eligibility beginning after six months of service. Professional development: Training opportunities and reimbursement for tuition, licensing, and other professional credentials, subject to eligibility and service requirements. Additional voluntary benefits: Optional coverage and services, including pet insurance.