Legal Counsel, Labor and Employment

About the role

As Legal Counsel, Labor & Employment, you will be responsible for providing legal advice and support on a wide range of labor and employment matters affecting our retail operations, distribution centers, and corporate office locations across multiple jurisdictions.

Responsibilities

• Provide day-to-day counsel to HR business partners, store management, and field leadership on workplace matters, including discipline, wage and hour compliance, employee leaves of absence, accommodation requests (ADA/FMLA), labor relations, and performance management
• Monitor federal, state, and local employment law developments (including predictable scheduling/fair workweek laws, pay transparency, and minimum wage updates) and assist in updating company policies and procedures
• Respond to administrative charges (EEOC, state fair employment agencies, DOL, NLRB) and manage pre-litigation disputes
• Conduct or guide workplace investigations, including complaints of harassment, discrimination, or retaliation
• Support the development and presentation of training programs for managers and HR professionals on employment law best practices, including ADA accommodations, workplace investigations, and labor relations
• Translate complex legal concepts into clear, actionable business advice at all levels in the organization
• Manage and prioritize a high-volume workload effectively within a fast-paced retail environment
• Additional tasks may be assigned

Requirements

• Juris Doctor degree from accredited law school
• 3–5 years experience in private practice and/or corporate legal department advising on a variety of employment and labor related matters

Qualifications

• Prior in-house experience