Associate General Counsel

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. Provide advice and counseling on employment law issues primarily in the U.S.

Posted 10/14/2026full-timeRemote • United StatesSeniorLead💰 $200,000 - $225,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates extensive expertise in employment law, particularly in California, with a strong focus on compliance, legal risk management, and corporate governance. Proven ability to lead legal operations, manage outside counsel, and develop a high-performing legal team.

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Juris Doctor DegreeCalifornia Wage And Hour / PAGA ExperienceEmployment And Litigation ExperienceLegal Operations ManagementCorporate Governance Knowledge

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Hard Skills

Employment LawLitigation ManagementCompliance Risk ManagementPolicy DevelopmentMatter ManagementLegal TechnologyOutside Counsel ManagementBudget ManagementCorporate Records ManagementDelegation Of Authority

Soft Skills

Exceptional Communication SkillsSelf-MotivatedTeam ManagementInterpersonal SkillsAbility To Work Under Pressure

Certifications & Qualifications

Member In Good Standing Of A State Bar

Industry Keywords

Legal RiskCorporate GovernanceEntity ManagementBoard SupportRegulatory FilingsCross-Functional CollaborationFast-Paced EnvironmentHigh-Pressure Environment

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Provide advice and counseling on employment law issues primarily in the U.S. and Canada, with a focus on California laws
Identify, mitigate, and manage compliance and legal risk, including developing, reviewing, and revising policies, procedures, and governance frameworks
Provide legal representation and/or supervise outside counsel regarding employment litigation, general litigation, agency charges, audits, investigations, demand letters, and claims
Enforce contracts with temporary staffing agencies and other contingent labor providers
Oversee a team of corporate counsel and legal operations professionals in the U.S.
Oversee legal operations, including matter and knowledge management, legal technology and systems, outside counsel engagement, legal spend and budgets, reporting, metrics, and workflow improvement
Oversee corporate governance matters for the Americas, including entity maintenance, corporate records, board and committee support, delegation of authority, signature policies, and regulatory filings
Partner with cross-functional stakeholders on enterprise initiatives, escalations, and risk governance
Advise and assist with other general legal needs
Serve as a senior member of the global Legal leadership team and take on additional responsibilities assigned by the General Counsel

Requirements

What you’ll need

Juris Doctor degree
Member in good standing of a State Bar or the District of Columbia
10-15+ years of employment and litigation experience; preferably a combination of in-house and law firm experience
California wage and hour / PAGA experience required
Strong knowledge of labor and employment laws and regulations in various geographies
Self-motivated, able to work with minimal supervision, and assume significant responsibility
Prior experience managing and developing a team of attorneys and/or legal professionals
Experience overseeing or building legal operations capabilities, including matter management, legal technology, outside counsel and spend management, process improvement, and department reporting
Working knowledge of corporate governance and entity management practices, including board and committee support, corporate records, and delegation of authority a plus
Track record managing outside counsel and litigation budgets across a distributed, multi-state/country workforce
Exceptional written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills
Ability to work in a fast-paced, high-pressure environment to prioritize and meet required deadlines