Associate General Counsel $185,000 - $235,000 Annual

Key Responsibilities

• Serve as the primary legal advisor to Human Resources and business leaders on employment law, workforce strategy, employee relations, accommodations, compliance, investigations, and risk mitigation.
• Counsel leaders on complex and sensitive employment matters.
• Lead sensitive internal investigations and advise on risk mitigation strategies.
• Partner with Human Resources on employment related compliance training and policy development.
• Partner with Human Resources and business leaders to proactively identify, mitigate, and resolve disputes before escalation.
• Oversee enterprise eDiscovery programs including litigation holds and data collection.
• Work with the General Counsel to manage a diverse range of litigation matters including commercial disputes, product liability, intellectual property, employment claims, class actions, and government or regulatory investigations.

Qualifications

• Juris Doctor (J.D.) from an accredited law school and active membership in good standing with the California Bar, or eligibility for Registered In-House Counsel status.
• 8+ years of progressively responsible legal experience, including a combination of top-tier law firm and in-house counsel experience.
• Experience advising senior management on privacy, compliance, commercial, and corporate legal matters.
• Demonstrated ability to operate effectively providing advice and counsel on business decisions across a matrixed organization.
• Experience managing outside counsel and balancing legal risk with commercial objectives.
• Exceptional judgment, leadership skills, and executive presence.
• Outstanding communication, negotiation, and relationship-building capabilities.
• Unwavering integrity, discretion, and commitment to ethical leadership.

POSITION INFORMATION

This position pays $185,000 - $235,000 per year depending on experience
Benefits Package & Employee Programs:
Comprehensive Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
Free Life Insurance and on-site nurse
Health and Dependent Care
Flexible Spending Accounts
401k
Paid vacation, holidays and sick time
Employee Assistance Program