Labor & Employment Of Counsel

Labor & Employment Of Counsel Position Overview We are seeking an experienced Labor & Employment Of Counsel to provide strategic, hands on legal advice and representation on management-side labor and employment matters. The role will partner closely with HR, senior management, and litigation teams to manage workplace investigations, counseling, policy development, restrictive covenant and trade secret enforcement, and wage & hour and wrongful termination disputes. The ideal candidate combines deep litigation experience with practical counseling skills to prevent risk, resolve disputes efficiently, and protect the company's interests.**Please note this is not an in house role** Key ResponsibilitiesProvide day to day counseling to HR and business leaders on employment law issues including terminations, discipline, accommodations, leaves of absence, and employee misconduct investigations.Manage and litigate employment matters on the management side, including wrongful termination, discrimination, retaliation, wage & hour claims, and administrative agency proceedings before entities such as the EEOC and state labor departments.Draft, review, and enforce employment agreements, restrictive covenants, severance agreements, confidentiality agreements, and trade secrets protections.Lead internal investigations into employee complaints and misconduct, prepare investigation reports, and recommend corrective actions to mitigate risk and preserve privileged communications when appropriate.Develop, update, and implement employment policies, handbooks, and training materials to ensure legal compliance and reduce exposure to litigation.Advise on wage & hour compliance, classification of employees vs. contractors, pay practices, and timekeeping audits to identify and address potential liability.Coordinate with outside counsel on complex litigation, collective actions, arbitration, and union related matters as necessary, managing budgets and case strategy.Provide proactive compliance guidance on employment law changes, support HR on audits and proactive risk assessments, and present training to managers on best practices in supervision and documentation.Negotiate settlements, mediations, and resolutions of employment disputes while balancing legal exposure, business objectives, and reputational considerations.**This is not a strictly litigation role, this role will require advisory as well**QualificationsJuris Doctor (J.D.) from an accredited law school and membership in good standing with the state bar.Minimum 7+ years of experience practicing labor and employment law on the management side, including significant employment litigation experience.Demonstrated experience conducting workplace investigations, advising HR, and handling terminations, wrongful termination claims, discrimination, retaliation, and employee misconduct matters.Strong experience with wage & hour law, exemptions, class/collective action exposure, and related compliance counseling.Experience drafting and enforcing restrictive covenants, non-competes, confidentiality agreements, and trade secret protections.Practical knowledge of employment policies, handbooks, and manager training to reduce risk and ensure consistent workplace practices.Excellent oral and written advocacy skills, including experience managing discovery, depositions, hearings, and mediations.Ability to work independently, manage competing priorities, and provide clear, business focused legal advice to senior leaders.Preferred: prior inhouse experience or substantial work on behalf of corporate employers; experience with union/collective bargaining matters; strong background in HR processes and investigations.Benefits- Medical, dental & vision insurance- 401k- PTO- Bonus- Hybrid - Growth opportunities- Competitive Salary ($225,000-$250,000/year DOE) Email Your Resume In Word To Alyssa.Arnold@CyberCoders.com Looking forward to receiving your resume through our website and going over the position with you. Clicking apply is the best way to apply. Please do NOT change the email subject line in any way. You must keep the JobID: linkedin : AA9-1998597L028 -- in the email subject line for your application to be considered. Alyssa Arnold - Executive Recruiter For this position, you must be currently authorized to work in the United States without the need for sponsorship for a non-immigrant visa. This is a new role. This job was first posted by CyberCoders on 10/01/2026 and applications will be accepted on an ongoing basis until the position is filled or closed. 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