Legal Counsel, HR Services

About the role

This role provides internal employment law guidance to Paylocity’s HR client partners and services. It serves as an escalation resource for Paylocity’s HR partners when client HR matters require additional legal review or guidance.

Responsibilities

• Serve as an escalation point to the Elevate HR services team, providing legal support and guidance.
• Provide guidance on risk considerations, compliance factors, and legally sound options that client HR partners can appropriately relay to clients.
• Aid client HR partners in framing compliant guidance that aligns with Paylocity’s service scope and contractual limitations.
• Analyze employment scenarios using client-specific facts, policies, and workforce practices in conjunction with applicable laws.
• Support interpretation of multi-state employment law requirements for HR services and HR professionals advising clients operating across jurisdictions.
• Develop and deliver training sessions, legal updates, and education materials for client internal partners.
• Partner with Legal, Compliance, Elevate HR leadership, and other internal parties on defining and maintaining legal guardrails and escalation criteria for Elevate HR services.
• Participate in cross-functional initiatives focused on HR compliance, risk mitigation, and service quality.
• Assist with creating internal tools and resources to support consistent and compliant HR advisory services.
• Provide support for any other Elevate offerings, product compliance, and internal employment matters as necessary.

Requirements

• JD required + admission in good standing to any State / DC bar
• 6+ years of employment law experience
• Multi-state employment law experience
• Ability to clearly explain legal concepts to non-legal audience
• Ability to work independently in a fast-paced environment
• Experience supporting HR outsourcing or employer services organizations preferred

Qualifications

• Ability to sit for extended periods: The role requires sitting at a desk or workstation for long periods, typically 7-8 hours a day.
• Use of computer and phone systems: The employee must be able to operate a computer, use phone systems, and type. This includes using multiple software programs and inquiries simultaneously.

Skills

• Legal research and analysis
• Interpersonal communication
• Project management
• Training and facilitation

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision, life, disability, and a 401(k) match
• Perks that support you, your family, and your finances
• Career development opportunities

Pay

The base pay range for this position is $145,000 - $175,000 /yr; however, base pay offered may vary depending on job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. This position is eligible for an annual bonus and restricted stock unit grant based on individual performance in addition to a full range of benefits outlined here.