Associate General Counsel, Labor & Employment

Location: Remote

About the role

As the Associate General Counsel, Labor & Employment, you will serve as a trusted partner to our business, providing practical and timely advice on employment and labor matters across the U.S. and internationally. In this role, you will protect the organization, guide leaders through complex decisions, and help build a workplace where our people thrive.

Responsibilities

• Advise on day-to-day employee relations matters and develop business-focused solutions
• Develop and support corporate employment policies that comply with legal requirements, meet company objectives, and minimize labor risk
• Partner with human resources to prepare, direct, and deliver training on relevant employment practices
• Monitor labor and employment law developments, decisions, legislation, and regulatory filings that may affect the company, and recommend changes when needed
• Provide legal representation, oversight, and guidance for agency administrative charges, audits, investigations, labor relations matters, grievances, litigation, and other adversarial matters
• Draft employment policies and agreements, and respond to subpoenas
• Build strong cross-organizational relationships, including with human resources professionals and senior leadership
• Serve as liaison to outside counsel and manage that relationship in a cost-effective manner
• Recommend and deliver actionable KPIs and business metrics that drive meaningful business results
• Foster a team environment that supports empowerment, continuous improvement, and innovation

Requirements

• J.D. from an ABA accredited law school with strong academic credentials
• Virginia Bar membership in good standing, or membership in another U.S. jurisdiction with eligibility for waiver into Virginia
• Minimum 5 years of substantial labor and employment experience counseling clients on HR-related issues
• Strong knowledge of federal employment laws, including FLSA, FMLA, and ADA, plus experience in a heavily unionized environment
• Experience drafting employment policies and building and delivering employment law training
• Ability to explain complex legal issues to non-lawyers in a clear and concise manner
• Ability to travel up to 20% within the U.S. and Canada, with overnight stays
• Eligibility to work in the U.S. without sponsorship
• Ability to pass a criminal background check and required airport security clearances (e.g., TSA, FAA, Transport Canada)

Preferred Qualifications

• In-house counsel experience
• ERISA and employee benefits knowledge
• Support for clients outside the U.S.
• Experience in the food, beverage, or hospitality industry

Benefits

• Health, Dental, Vision, and Life insurance plans
• Paid Time Off
• 401K with company match
• Employee Assistance Program

Pay

$156,400 - $225,000 / year + bonus eligible

This is a regular, full-time, exempt position reporting to the Chief Legal Officer.