Associate General Counsel

Job Responsibilities

• Review employment policies, compliance materials, and related employment documentation.
• Advising the Human Resources team on employment law issues, including hiring, separations, wage and hour compliance, and immigration.
• Counsel on sensitive employment issues such as discipline, termination, and workplace investigations.
• Partner cross-functionally with Human Resources, Accounting & Budget, and other stakeholders to support consistent employment practices on unemployment, workers’ compensation, and employment-related tax issues.
• Serve as legal advisor to the EEO Committee to ensure adherence to applicable federal, state, and local laws.
• Oversee outside counsel in employment law matters.
• Draft and review contracts and statement of work for the Corporation.
• Identify and analyze legal issues, draft key documents, present clear recommendations to management, and ensure legal compliance.

Required Qualifications

• Law degree from an accredited law school.
• A minimum of 5+ years of relevant experience in employment law, litigation and/or corporate transactions.
• Demonstrated expertise in federal, state, and local employment laws and regulations.
• In-house corporate legal experience.
• Practical experience in contract drafting, review, and negotiation.
• Litigation experience a plus.
• Commercial real estate experience a plus.

Benefits

Health Benefits at a reasonable cost
Dental and Vision Benefits at no cost
Retail savings plan with a generous match and a pension plan
Paid holiday, vacation, sick time and parental leave
Professional development opportunities
Public Service Loan Forgiveness for eligible employees
Wellness reimbursement
Back-up Caregiver Benefit