Workplace Investigations Manager

About Priori At Priori, we’re reimagining legal work for today’s market, connecting top legal talent with leading in-house teams through our flexible, vetted network. The Priori Talent Marketplace, which includes both Flexible Talent and Law Firms, helps legal departments find the right legal professionals at the right price for any need. Our network of 8,000+ attorneys supports short-term engagements, leave coverage, overflow work, and specialized projects, as well as traditional law firm support such as local counsel in all 50 states, 70+ countries, and niche areas of expertise. Attorneys on our platform work on high-impact projects with Fortune 500 companies, high-growth startups, and global organizations, and retain control over when, how, and where they work. About the Opportunity A Fortune 500 restaurant chain is seeking an experienced workplace investigations professional (lawyer, paralegal, or other legal professional) to support restaurant-level employment investigations on a flexible, project-based basis. This is a 6 month engagement with potential extension starting as soon as possible, with the potential for variable workload depending on business needs. This engagement is designed to support both ongoing baseline coverage and periodic surge capacity, requiring availability to flex up or down as investigation volume changes. Investigators must be able to step in quickly, work independently, and deliver high-quality investigations with minimal oversight. ResponsibilitiesConduct workplace investigations involving workplace violence, discrimination, harassment, and retaliation.Perform investigations within a large, highly operational restaurant environment.Work closely with internal stakeholders throughout the investigation process.Operate within established company processes, systems, and culture. Required QualificationsDemonstrated experience conducting workplace investigations (employment & labor), ideally in high-volume or frontline environmentsComfort interviewing restaurant or hourly employees and navigating sensitive situationsStrong interpersonal skills with the ability to build trust quickly and handle matters with discretionAbility to work independently and manage investigations from intake through resolutionExperience working within large organizational processes and systems Preferred QualificationsPrior experience supporting frontline or hourly workforcesBackground in restaurant, retail, hospitality, or other high-volume employee environments Key DetailsLocation: RemoteSchedule: Part-timeDuration: 6 month engagement (with potential extension)Compensation: $55 - $60 per hour Required:This role requires a commitment of 20–30 hours per week, with the flexibility to scale up as needed.The selected candidate will be employed through an Employer of Record (EOR) for the duration of the engagement.The work is fully remote.The client's budget is approximately $60 per hour, however, they will consider candidates with higher or lower expectations. Why Join the Priori Network Gain access to:High-quality engagements with top in-house legal teamsFlexible work opportunities that align with your schedule and goalsA streamlined platform experience with no endless proposals or bidding warsA dedicated team that advocates for your success, from matching to payment At Priori, we believe great lawyers deserve a third path. One that combines sophisticated work, autonomy, and support. If this sounds like the kind of opportunity you’re looking for, we’d love to hear from you. Priori is an equal opportunity organization. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all network professionals.