Litigation - Labor & Employment Attorney in Washington, DC

In-House

Washington, DC

Litigation - Labor & Employment Attorney in Washington, DC

Attorney

Min 8 yrs required

No

Job Title: Associate General Counsel, Labor & Employment

Job Responsibilities:
The Associate General Counsel, Labor & Employment at the company will be responsible for providing legal advice and counsel to various client groups within the organization. This role involves managing employment law litigation strategically, supporting HR and Employee Relations Business Partners, and advising on a range of employment-related matters such as employee terminations, performance management, investigations, accommodations, compensation, and reorganizations. The candidate will coordinate and manage employment-related projects, draft and edit employment-related documents, and manage legal risks by providing solutions for resolving employment disputes. Additionally, the role involves participating in the creation and delivery of employment law-related trainings, such as harassment training and other manager trainings on various topics. The candidate will also manage and drive strategy on pre-litigation and litigation matters.

Education and Experience Information:
The minimum qualifications for this role include a . degree (or foreign equivalent) and active membership in at least one US state bar, with eligibility to obtain registered in-house counsel status if required by the State Bar in the assigned work location. The candidate must have 8+ years of legal experience as a practicing attorney, which can include experience at a law firm, in-house, or government experience. The role requires demonstrated business judgment and client counseling skills, experience with state and federal employment law, advising and counseling clients on such laws, employment litigation experience, and experience coordinating and driving large-scale projects to completion. Effective communication skills are essential.

Preferred qualifications include in-house legal department experience and experience working in a tech company.

Salary Information:
The salary for the Associate General Counsel, Labor & Employment position at the company ranges from $198,000/year to $266,000/year, plus bonus, equity, and benefits. Individual compensation is determined by skills, qualifications, experience, and location. The compensation details listed reflect the base salary only and do not include bonus, equity, or sales incentives. In addition to base compensation, the company offers benefits, which can be learned about further by exploring the company's offerings.

Equal Employment Opportunity:
The company is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer and does not discriminate based on race, religion, color, national origin, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, reproductive health decisions, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, genetic information, political views or activity, or other applicable legally protected characteristics. The company is committed to providing reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities and disabled veterans in the job application procedures. Candidates in need of assistance or accommodation due to a disability are encouraged to fill out the Accommodations request form.