In House Counsel

About the Role

We are seeking an In-House Employment Counsel to support a prominent client's employment and labor-related legal needs. This position will partner closely with business leaders, human resources, labor relations, and operations to provide practical legal guidance, promote consistent workplace practices, and mitigate employment-related risk.

Responsibilities

• Advise managers, human resources professionals, and business leaders on employment law matters, including workplace conduct, performance management, disciplinary actions, terminations, accommodations, and policy interpretation.
• Serve as a key legal resource for complex or escalated employee relations matters, partnering with senior legal leadership to achieve timely and effective resolutions.
• Conduct workplace investigations, compliance reviews, and audits at operating locations; prepare written findings and recommend appropriate corrective actions.
• Develop and deliver employment law and employee relations training for supervisors, managers, and human resources teams.
• Partner with labor relations and operational leadership to interpret collective bargaining agreements and advise on union-related workplace matters.
• Identify emerging employment risks and develop proactive strategies to prevent disputes and strengthen compliance.
• Respond to workforce-related legal inquiries with practical, business-minded guidance that balances operational objectives with legal requirements.
• Support the consistent interpretation and implementation of employment policies across locations.

Qualifications

• Juris Doctor degree and active license to practice law.
• Strong knowledge of workplace compliance, employee relations, investigations, and disciplinary practices.
• Ability to interpret policies, assess legal risk, and provide clear, business-oriented counsel to management.
• Experience delivering training on employment law topics to supervisors, managers, or HR professionals.
• Familiarity with collective bargaining agreement interpretation and collaboration with labor relations teams.
• Background in contract review, commercial agreements, or corporate legal matters is beneficial.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to prepare clear summaries, recommendations, and guidance.

Benefits

• Medical, vision, dental, and life and disability insurance.
• Eligibility to enroll in the company 401(k) plan.

All applicants applying for U.S. job openings must be legally authorized to work in the United States.