Senior Legal Counsel – Labor, Employment, Compensation & Benefits

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. Provide strategic counsel across labor, employment, compensation, and benefits matters .

Posted 10/12/2026full-timeUnited StatesSenior💰 $197,529 - $276,540 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in labor and employment law, providing strategic counsel on compliance, workplace conduct, and litigation matters. Capable of managing complex employment litigation and advising on federal and state employment laws while collaborating with legal and HR teams.

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J.D. From An Accredited Law School8+ Years Of Legal ExperienceExpertise In Federal And State Employment LawsExperience Advising On Compensation MattersTrack Record Managing Complex Employment Litigation

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Hard Skills

Labor LawEmployment LawCompensation LawERISA-Governed Benefit PlansLitigation StrategyLegal Document DraftingWorkplace Conduct ComplianceEEOC ResponsesRegulatory ComplianceAffirmative Action Obligations

Soft Skills

Exceptional Written CommunicationExceptional Verbal CommunicationStrong Business Acumen

Certifications & Qualifications

Active Bar Membership

Industry Keywords

Title VIIADEAADAFMLAFLSANLRAOFCCPAAPsEEO-1 ReportingInternational Employment Matters

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Provide strategic counsel across labor, employment, compensation, and benefits matters
Advise on labor strategy and lawful employer communications
Provide legal advice on workplace conduct, hiring, leaves and accommodations, investigations, disciplinary actions, separations, and employee relations
Develop subject matter expertise to support company locations in multiple states
Work with employment counsel and outside counsel on litigation strategy, EEOC responses, and communications with government agencies
Support regulatory and compliance matters, including EEOC, OFCCP, AAPs, and EEO-1 reporting
Draft legal documents
Partner with Legal and Human Resources teams to develop scalable company strategies and process methodologies
Manage employment litigation matters and outside counsel
Monitor legislative and regulatory developments and advise clients on compliance obligations and strategic implications

Requirements

What you’ll need

J.D. from an accredited law school
Active bar membership in good standing; Washington State bar or ability to waive in preferred
8+ years of legal experience, with a combination of law firm and in-house experience strongly preferred
Expertise across federal and state employment laws, including Title VII, ADEA, ADA, FMLA, FLSA, and NLRA
Experience advising on compensation matters, including compensation fairness
Experience advising on ERISA-governed benefit plans, including health and welfare plans
Track record managing complex employment litigation and agency proceedings
Exceptional written and verbal communication skills
Strong business acumen and ability to deliver practical, risk-calibrated legal advice in a fast-paced environment
Must be a U.S. citizen or national, U.S. permanent resident/current Green Card holder, or lawfully admitted into the U.S. as a refugee or granted asylum
Familiarity with OFCCP compliance, affirmative action obligations, and federal contractor requirements preferred
Exposure to international employment matters and cross-border workforce compliance preferred