Assistant General Counsel, Labor & Employment

MITRE is a nonprofit engineering, applied research, and advanced technology organization working in the public interest. It leads federally funded research and development centers for U.S. government agencies and collaborates with industry and academia to deliver integrated, high‑impact solutions that advance the nation’s health, security, and prosperity.

Responsibilities

• Provide legal counsel to Human Resources on employment‑related matters including benefits, employee relations issues, workplace investigations, performance management, and terminations.
• Advise on compliance with federal, state, and local employment and labor laws, including discrimination, harassment, wage‑and‑hour requirements, leave and accommodation obligations, and other workplace regulations.
• Assist in managing employment‑related litigation and administrative agency matters, including EEOC charges and demand letters.
• Support and implement MITRE’s policies, procedures, and training programs to promote compliance and mitigate legal risk.
• Collaborate with and assist the Chief Employment Counsel on workforce initiatives and enterprise workforce actions.
• Work closely with other MITRE leaders, attorneys, and internal project leaders to support new growth initiatives, strategic relationships, and mitigate financial and legal risks.
• Work extensively with MITRE team members and leaders on federal, state, and commercial contracts and general legal matters; identify, track, mitigate, and resolve risk issues, exercising independent judgment and discretion.
• Promote FFRDC roles and values through knowledge training and education.

Basic Qualifications

• Juris Doctor from an accredited law school.
• At least 2 years of experience as a practicing attorney.
• Member of the state bar in good standing; licensed to practice in VA or able to obtain limited corporate counsel admission.
• Typically a minimum of 3 years of related experience.
• Demonstrated experience conducting and providing legal advice related to internal and external investigations, including workplace and employment investigations.
• Ability to make informed decisions, manage workload, and meet deadlines.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to function productively in a fast‑paced environment with excellent attention to detail.
• On‑site work requirement of five days per week.

Preferred Qualifications

• 3 years of experience in a regional or national law firm.
• Knowledge of ERISA and other employee benefit laws and regulations and/or federal, state, and local tax laws and regulations.
• Experience advising clients on compliance with conflicts of interest regulations, policies, and procedures.
• Ability to exercise independent judgment and effectively engage with staff, customers, and vendors at all levels on federal and commercial contracts, leases, and general legal matters.
• Successful business negotiation experience.
• Excellent customer‑service skills with ability to initiate and foster collaborative relationships both internally and externally.

Pay

Salary compensation range: $101,000 – $152,000 with a midpoint of $126,500.

Schedule

On‑site position requiring five days per week.