Employment Law Attorney

About the role

Serves as Wallick’s in-house employment law attorney, providing direct legal counsel on employment matters while overseeing all associate relations issues and investigations, EEO complaints, conflict resolution, and case documentation. This role is responsible for researching, developing, implementing, and advising on HR policies consistent with federal and state laws and organizational needs, and reduces Wallick’s reliance on outside counsel for routine employment law matters.

Responsibilities

• Provide in-house legal counsel on employment matters
• Oversee associate relations issues and investigations
• Manage EEO complaints and conflict resolution
• Ensure case documentation is complete and compliant
• Research, develop, implement, and advise on HR policies consistent with federal and state laws
• Reduce reliance on outside counsel for routine employment law matters

Requirements

• Juris Doctor (JD) degree
• Active license to practice law in good standing
• Willingness to pursue additional state bar admission or reciprocity as needed
• Minimum of 3 years of legal experience, preferably in employment law, labor relations, or in-house associate/employee relations role
• 3+ years of people leadership experience, preferably leading a team responsible for associate relations
• 2+ years of experience leveraging complex data in decision making
• Advanced knowledge of applicable labor and employment laws and regulations
• Ability to work independently
• Proficient with Microsoft Office and familiar with human resources information systems or employee relations case-management systems
• Strong writing skills for legal documentation, investigation summaries, policies, and legal correspondence
• Ability to read, analyze and interpret reports and legal documents
• Ability to respond to inquiries, complaints, or legal claims from internal and external sources
• Make complex legal and business decisions requiring significant judgment that may affect the overall organization
• Detail oriented with understanding of the need for confidentiality and attorney-client privilege

Qualifications

• Active license to practice law required
• PHR/SPHR or SHRM-CP or SHRM-SCP preferred

Benefits

• Health, dental, and vision insurance effective within 2 weeks of starting
• Paid time off
• Gym membership reimbursement
• Paid parental leave
• 401(k)
• Pay-on-Demand: access earned wages before payday
• Tuition reimbursement
• Training and professional development opportunities
• Advancement opportunities within a 100% employee-owned company