Labor & Employment Counsel

About the role

Serve as a key advisor on labor relations and worker misclassification matters, bringing deep experience in collective bargaining to navigate a dynamic regulatory environment affecting platform based workforces.

Responsibilities

• Advising on all aspects of labor relations including labor strategy, campaigns, contract negotiations, and grievance and arbitration proceedings
• Providing day-to-day counsel on worker classification issues under federal and state law
• Collaborating cross-functionally with business, operations, public policy, and people teams to create guardrails, draft workforce documentation, and develop strategies that support Shipt's business model
• Monitoring relevant legislation, representing Shipt before the National Labor Relations Board and other administrative agencies, managing outside counsel, and delivering training to internal stakeholders

Requirements

• A J.D. from an accredited law school and active membership in good standing with at least one U.S. state bar
• 8+ years of experience practicing labor and employment law, combining a background in traditional labor law with meaningful experience in collective bargaining and worker misclassification matters
• Demonstrated experience with NLRA proceedings, union negotiations, labor arbitrations, and navigating DOL, state agency, or tax authority audits
• Strong working knowledge of federal and state worker classification frameworks including IRS common law, ABC, and economic reality tests as well as multi-state compliance challenges like California AB 5
• Experience advising on classification risk in platform, gig economy, or non-traditional workforces, with a preference for experience in retail technology, logistics, or on-demand delivery
• The ability to translate complex legal concepts into practical, business-oriented guidance, supported by strong written and oral communication skills
• Sound judgment, the ability to work independently in a fast-paced environment, and preferably prior in-house counsel experience

Qualifications

• Key skills used in this job but are not inclusive of all skills needed for the role
• Required education: J.D. from an accredited law school

Skills

• Labor and Employment Law
• Legal Practices
• Strategy Implementation

Benefits

Pay Range: $157,000- $230,000
Please note that the salary range above is a guideline, and individual total compensation will vary based on factors such as qualifications, skill level, competencies, and work location.

Work Arrangement

• Birmingham, AL: Hybrid roles typically work in-office at least 2 days per week, with core in-office days on Wednesdays and Thursdays.
• Minneapolis, MN: Hybrid roles typically work in-office at least 1 day per week on either Tuesday, Wednesday, or Thursday.
• San Francisco, CA: Hybrid roles typically work in-office at least 1 day per week between Monday and Thursday.
• Certain roles may require in-office presence on a full-time basis.

About Shipt

Shipt is a retail tech company that connects people to reliable, high-quality delivery with a personal touch. Shipt connects customers to the things they want from the stores they love, retail businesses to more satisfied customers, and workers to new earning opportunities. At Shipt, we aim to put our team first to boost a sense of belonging, spark opportunities for growth, provide unique benefits and commit to giving back to our communities in ways that make life better, both personally and professionally. We understand that our service, our culture, and our connection to our communities are only made better by every single person who shows up to work here every day.

About Target Corporation

Target Corporation is an American multinational department store chain headquartered in Minneapolis, Minnesota. It operates 1,900 stores across the United States, Canada, and Puerto Rico. The company is known for its extensive merchandise offerings, including apparel, home goods, electronics, and beauty products. Target is a Fortune 500 company and is a member of the Dow Jones Sustainability Indexes.