Associate General Counsel, Labor & Employment
About the role
The Associate General Counsel, Employment & Corporate will report to Hadrian's General Counsel and will serve as the company's go-to legal advisor on employment, labor, and corporate matters, with a particular focus on supporting a large, non-exempt workforce across multiple facilities in different geographies.
Responsibilities
- Advise on all aspects of labor and employment law, including:
- Wage and hour compliance
- Hiring, termination, and performance management
- Policies, handbooks, and employment agreements
- Leaves of absence, accommodations, and workforce issues
- Support workforce planning initiatives
- Partner with cross-functional teams (People, Finance, Operations) to operationalize employment law compliance in a fast-paced advanced manufacturing environment
- Draft, review, and negotiate employment agreements and related documents
- Develop and maintain policies, playbooks, trainings, and guidance for managers and employees
- Serve as a subject matter expert on HR and employment law best practices, ensuring compliance with federal, state, and local laws
- Support any internal investigations or audits
Requirements
- JD from an accredited law school and active bar membership
- 10 - 15+ years of experience practicing employment law, preferably with exposure to non-exempt / hourly workforce matters in-house and/or in a law firm environment
- Experience supporting a manufacturing, industrial, or operational workforce is highly desirable
- Strong knowledge of federal, state, and local employment laws, including wage and hour, leave, and accommodations compliance, as well as labor practices
- Hands-on experience building and advising on compliance systems
- Hands-on experience drafting policies, employment agreements, training materials, and compliance documentation
- Strong judgment and ability to advise senior leadership on strategic and operational decisions
- Excellent communication and collaboration skills
What We're Looking For
- JD from an accredited law school and active bar membership
- 10 - 15+ years of experience practicing employment law, preferably with exposure to non-exempt / hourly workforce matters in-house and/or in a law firm environment
- Experience supporting a manufacturing, industrial, or operational workforce is highly desirable
- Strong knowledge of federal, state, and local employment laws, including wage and hour, leave, and accommodations compliance, as well as labor practices
- Hands-on experience building and advising on compliance systems
- Hands-on experience drafting policies, employment agreements, training materials, and compliance documentation
- Strong judgment and ability to advise senior leadership on strategic and operational decisions
- Excellent communication and collaboration skills
Compensation
The target salary range is $300,000 - $325,000 (actual range may vary based on experience).
Benefits
- Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance plans for employees
- 401k
- Relocation support may be provided for certain situations, based on business need
- Flexible vacation policy
- Equity
ITAR Requirements
To conform to U.S. Government space technology export regulations, including the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR), you must be a U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident of the U.S., protected individual as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3), or eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State. Learn more about the ITAR here.
Equal Opportunity Employer
Hadrian is an equal opportunity employer. The Company does not unlawfully discriminate on the basis of race inclusive of traits historically associated with race (including, but not limited to, hair texture and protective hairstyles, such as braids, locks and twists), color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), gender identity, gender expression, transgender status, national origin (including, in California, possession of a drivers license), ancestry, citizenship, age, physical or mental disability, height or weight, medical condition, family care status, military or veteran status, marital status, domestic partner status, sexual orientation, genetic information, exercise of reproductive rights, any other basis protected by local, state, or federal laws, or any combination of the above characteristics.