Assistant General Counsel – Labor & Employment

MIWD HOLDING COMPANY, LLC DBA MI WINDOWS AND DOORS

. Serve as lead counsel for all labor and employment-related legal matters across the organization .

Posted 9/23/2026full-timeUnited StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $155,000 - $200,000 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates extensive expertise in California labor and employment law, including PAGA matters, while providing strategic legal counsel and compliance guidance. Capable of managing litigation, advising on employment policies, and delivering training to enhance organizational compliance and risk management.

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California Labor And Employment Law ExpertiseEmployment Litigation ManagementPAGA Matters ManagementStrategic Legal CounselExecutive Communication Skills

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Hard Skills

Employment Law ComplianceLitigation Strategy DevelopmentPolicy Drafting And ReviewWorkplace InvestigationsRisk AnalysisMulti-State ComplianceWage And Hour ComplianceTraining Material DevelopmentDiscipline And Termination AdviceInternal Audits Support

Soft Skills

Pragmatic MindsetInfluential CommunicationCollaboration With HR LeadershipExecutive PresenceBusiness-Focused Approach

Industry Keywords

EEOCDFEH/CRDLabor Commissioner ClaimsEmployment PoliciesLeaves Of AbsenceReductions In ForceAccommodationsOperational GoalsCompliance InitiativesMulti-Location Environment

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Serve as lead counsel for all labor and employment-related legal matters across the organization
Provide strategic advice on federal, state, and local employment law compliance, with significant focus on California law
Advise on discipline, terminations, reductions in force, accommodations, wage and hour compliance, leaves of absence, and workplace investigations
Partner with HR leadership to mitigate risk and develop legally sound policies and procedures
Oversee employment litigation, administrative charges, and agency investigations, including EEOC, DFEH/CRD, and Labor Commissioner claims
Direct outside counsel, manage budgets, and develop litigation strategy
Assess exposure and provide practical risk analysis to senior leadership
Draft, review, and update employment policies, handbooks, agreements, and training materials
Guide multi-state compliance, particularly California wage and hour laws, PAGA matters, and regulatory developments
Support internal audits and compliance initiatives
Advise executive leadership and business partners on employment matters
Deliver labor and employment law training to HR and operational leaders
Provide practical legal solutions aligned with MITER Brands' culture and operational goals

Requirements

What you’ll need

Significant, hands-on experience with California labor and employment law in a sophisticated, multi-location environment
Strong employment litigation management experience and comfort partnering with outside counsel
Significant California labor and employment law expertise and experience managing PAGA matters
Experience managing litigation directly and/or in collaboration with outside counsel
Pragmatic, business-focused mindset able to balance risk, culture, and operational realities
Executive presence and communication skills to influence at the highest levels of the organization
Ability to travel to MITER Brands operations support locations and manufacturing facilities as needed
Candidates must provide truthful and complete information regarding eligibility to work in the U.S.
The Company does not offer employer sponsorship; candidates must disclose any current or future need for employment sponsorship

Benefits

Comp & perks

Annual bonus eligibility
Three comprehensive medical plan options
Prescription drug coverage
Dental insurance
Vision insurance
Teladoc virtual healthcare services
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Annual Wellness Clinic
Company-paid Life Insurance
Voluntary Life Insurance
Company-paid Short-Term Disability
Company-paid Long-Term Disability
Supplemental Hospital Indemnity Insurance
Critical Illness Insurance
Accident Insurance
Paid Time Off (PTO) and paid holidays
401(k) retirement plan with company match
Tuition Reimbursement Program
Legal Insurance
Identity Theft Protection
Pet Insurance
Team Member Discount Program