Associate Counsel

Min 4 yrs required

Full-time

No

Full-Time Associate Counsel Position with The Humane League

Summary:

- The Humane League (THL) is a global nonprofit dedicated to ending the abuse of animals raised for food.
- THL is a Top Charity rated by Animal Charity Evaluators and has a staff of over 100 individuals dispersed worldwide.
- The organization values a high-energy culture of teamwork and mission-driven problem solving.
- The position of Associate Counsel involves identifying and mitigating risks to the organization to ensure effective advocacy for animals raised for food.
- This is a full-time, remote position with occasional domestic travel.
- Applicants must reside in the United States and have work authorization in the country.
- The application deadline is March 1st, 2024.
- The compensation range for this role is $88,597 - $103,363 USD.

Responsibilities:

- Advise on employment matters, both domestically and internationally, including state and federal compliance, disciplinary actions, investigations, and employee separations.
- Stay updated on new laws and regulations affecting employment law and provide strategic advice to THL's Legal and People teams.
- Draft employee-facing policies and enhance THL's processes and templates.
- Negotiate, draft, and review contracts and external communications.
- Develop and manage compliance processes for THL's global workforce, including researching and advising on international privacy, employment, and labor laws.
- Support resolution of agency claims and employment litigation matters.
- Design and present training on employment law matters.
- Review and make recommendations for improvement of HR policies and procedures.
- Develop internal policies and manage data privacy and information security matters.
- Conduct legal research and write memoranda as needed.
- Establish and maintain relationships with pro bono attorneys and outside counsel.
- Serve as a business partner to the organization.
- Other duties as assigned.

Required Skills:

- Juris Doctor degree from an accredited law school.
- License to practice law and member in good standing in at least one US jurisdiction.
- At least four years of full-time legal experience practicing with a law firm or as in-house counsel.
- Significant employment law experience partnering with business, HR, and legal stakeholders.
- Excellent oral and written communication skills.
- Careful attention to detail.
- Solid legal research and analysis skills.
- Ability to successfully manage multiple priorities.
- Ability to demonstrate initiative and propose solutions objectively.
- Comfort working remotely and in a rapidly growing organization.
- Dedication to The Humane League's mission.

Compensation and Benefits:

- The compensation range for this role is $88,597 - $103,363 USD.
- The Humane League believes in maintaining a fair and equitable work environment and has recently implemented a job architecture framework and compensation step system.
- Employees enjoy full medical coverage, optional dental and vision packages, a 401(k) retirement plan, pet care & Rx discount plans, working from home, up to 16 weeks of paid parental leave, paid holidays, flexible vacation time, professional development, and a supportive environment.

Equal Employment Opportunity and Accommodations:

- The Humane League is an equal opportunity employer and encourages women, people of color, people with disabilities, and veterans to apply.
- The organization is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities.
- If you need a reasonable accommodation because of a disability, please complete a form to let THL know the nature of your request and your contact information.

AI Policy:

- The Humane League values original work and thought in the application process and asks that applicants refrain from using artificial intelligence to generate responses.
- Violations of this policy may result in dismissal from the hiring process.
- If you need a reasonable accommodation to this policy, please see above for more information.

Not applicable

Medical coverage, optional dental and vision packages, 401(k) retirement plan, pet care & Rx discount plans, working from home, up to 16 weeks of paid parental leave, paid holidays, flexible vacation time, professional development

English

Counsel, Research, Analysis, Communication, Attention to Detail, Legal Writing, Legal Research, Negotiation, HR Policies, Compliance, Litigation, Training, Data Privacy, Information Security, Business Partner, Problem Solving

Juris Doctor degree from an accredited law school

Submit application and supporting documents in English by the deadline

Qualification and Experience Juris Doctor degree from an accredited law school, License to practice law and member in good standing in at least one US jurisdiction

Legal