Senior Employment Attorney(Hybrid)
Overview
We are partnering with a growing organization seeking a Senior Employment Attorney to serve as a strategic advisor across all areas of labor and employment law. This individual will play a critical role in guiding leadership through complex workforce matters while balancing legal risk with business objectives. The position offers high visibility and direct interaction with executive leadership.
Key Responsibilities
- Serve as the primary legal advisor on employment-related matters, including employee relations, terminations, workplace investigations, and policy development
- Partner closely with HR and executive leadership to proactively manage risk and ensure compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws
- Lead and oversee internal investigations involving harassment, discrimination, retaliation, and other workplace concerns
- Provide counsel on wage and hour compliance, classification issues, and multi-state employment matters
- Draft, review, and update employment agreements, policies, handbooks, and separation agreements
- Manage outside counsel on employment litigation and administrative claims, including strategy, budgeting, and resolution
- Advise on organizational changes such as restructurings, reductions in force, and integration efforts
- Support training initiatives for managers and employees on employment law best practices and risk mitigation
- Stay ahead of evolving employment laws and provide actionable guidance to business leaders
Qualifications
- J.D. from an accredited law school and active bar membership in good standing
- 6+ years of experience in employment law (law firm or in-house)
- Strong experience handling complex employee relations issues and conducting workplace investigations
- Demonstrated ability to provide practical, business-oriented legal advice
- Experience supporting multi-state or national organizations preferred
- Excellent judgment, communication skills, and ability to influence stakeholders at all levels
What Sets This Role Apart
- Direct exposure to executive decision-making and business strategy
- Opportunity to build and refine employment practices within a growing organization
- Collaborative environment with cross-functional partnership across HR, Finance, and Operations
- High-impact role with the ability to shape policy, culture, and risk strategy
Compensation
Competitive base salary with bonus and benefits, commensurate with experience.
