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Employment Counsel [3-6 month contract]

Legal.io
Posted Sep 23
Full Time
Remote

About the job

Legal.io is working with a leading home services company to hire a remote Commercial Counsel. seeking a remote employment counsel for a 3-6 month, full time, 40 hour per week, contract with a possibility of renewal, extension or conversion to direct hire.

What You’ll Do:

  • Provide advice and counseling on a broad spectrum of employment law issues, including: recruiting, inclusion and diversity, employee relations, performance management, leaves of absence and accommodations, wage and hour, pay equity, internal investigations, sick leave, compensation and benefits, privacy, contingent workers, and immigration
  • Collaborate with cross-functional stakeholders and manage projects with a team-oriented approach
  • Evaluate employment practices, policies, and processes to assess and execute priorities, and ensure compliance
  • Draft and review employment related agreements and templates
  • Investigate and respond to claims, demand letters, administrative complaints, audits, and other employment related inquiries
  • Conduct audits, employment classification reviews, and support other compliance efforts
  • Perform due diligence and advise on employment aspects of M&A projects
  • Assist in managing outside counsel on labor and employment matters, and manage employment litigation as needed
  • Assist in developing and conducting training and education programs for employees, managers, and the People team
  • Collaborate with local counsel to advise the People team and management on international employment and immigration issues
  • Provide regulatory advice regarding state laws, EEOC regulations as well as staying current with any changes or updates impacting the company
  • Work along side the GC

Who you are:

  • Minimum 10 years of employment law experience
  • Prior in-house experience preferred
  • Experience analyzing and providing advice on state, federal, and local wage and hour compliance
  • Employment litigation experience preferred
  • J.D. degree and membership in at least one state bar

Role Details:

  • Anticipated Start Date: August
  • Location: Remote
  • 3-6 month contract possibility of renewal, extension or conversion to direct hire
  • full time (40 hours per week)
  • Pay Rate Range: $90-$120 per hour (depending on experience)
  • Benefits: Medical, Vision and Dental insurance

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Legal.io is committed to the principle of equal opportunity. All employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, religion (including religious dress and grooming practices), creed, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding and related medical conditions), marital status, age, national origin, ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition (including cancer and genetic characteristics), genetic information, military and veteran status or any other basis protected by the laws or regulations in the locations where we operate.

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