In House Counsel

We are seeking an In-House Employment Counsel to support a prominent client's employment and labor-related legal needs. This position will partner closely with business leaders, human resources, labor relations, and operations to provide practical legal guidance, promote consistent workplace practices, and mitigate employment-related risk.

Responsibilities

• Advise managers, human resources professionals, and business leaders on employment law matters, including workplace conduct, performance management, disciplinary actions, terminations, accommodations, and policy interpretation.
• Serve as a key legal resource for complex or escalated employee relations matters, partnering with senior legal leadership to achieve timely and effective resolutions.
• Conduct workplace investigations, compliance reviews, and audits at operating locations; prepare written findings and recommend appropriate corrective actions.
• Develop and deliver employment law and employee relations training for supervisors, managers, and human resources teams.
• Partner with labor relations and operational leadership to interpret collective bargaining agreements and advise on union-related workplace matters.
• Identify emerging employment risks and develop proactive strategies to prevent disputes and strengthen compliance.
• Respond to workforce-related legal inquiries with practical, business-minded guidance that balances operational objectives with legal requirements.
• Support the consistent interpretation and implementation of employment policies across locations.

Qualifications:

• Juris Doctor degree and active license to practice law.

• Strong knowledge of workplace compliance, employee relations, investigations, and disciplinary practices.

• Ability to interpret policies, assess legal risk, and provide clear, business-oriented counsel to management.

• Experience delivering training on employment law topics to supervisors, managers, or HR professionals.

• Familiarity with collective bargaining agreement interpretation and collaboration with labor relations teams.

• Background in contract review, commercial agreements, or corporate legal matters is beneficial.

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to prepare clear summaries, recommendations, and guidance.

Compensation

$150,000.00-$175,000.00 Yearly

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