Senior Corporate Counsel

Robert Half

. Provide senior-level guidance on employment matters .

Posted 9/29/2026full-timeRemote • California • United StatesSenior💰 $157,000 - $241,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates extensive expertise in employment law, including compliance, litigation management, and workplace investigations. Capable of providing strategic legal guidance to business leaders and Human Resources while navigating complex multi-state employment issues.

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J.D. From An Accredited Law SchoolActive Membership In A U.S. State BarSeven Years Of Employment Law ExperienceExperience With Wage And Hour ComplianceFamiliarity With Staffing-Industry Employment Law Issues

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Hard Skills

Employment LawLitigation ManagementWorkplace InvestigationsWage And Hour ComplianceRestrictive CovenantsDispute ResolutionEmployee ClassificationLegal ComplianceRisk MitigationCounseling Multi-State Employers

Soft Skills

Analytical SkillsCommunication SkillsProblem-Solving SkillsRelationship BuildingTime Management

Industry Keywords

Employment PoliciesHuman ResourcesStaffing SolutionsContingent Workforce ArrangementsJoint EmploymentTrade Secret IssuesNoncompetition AgreementsNon-Solicitation AgreementsWhistleblower MattersDiscrimination And Retaliation

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Provide senior-level guidance on employment matters
Lead significant legal and compliance initiatives
Manage litigation, regulatory matters, dispute resolution, and outside counsel
Potentially supervise attorneys or other legal administrative personnel
Advise business leaders and Human Resources on employment law matters affecting a nationwide staffing and talent solutions organization
Handle workplace investigations, accommodations, leaves of absence, wage and hour compliance, employee classification, restrictive covenants, and trade secret matters
Build relationships and partner with Human Resources, business leaders, outside counsel, and other stakeholders
Assess risk and support sound decision-making
Develop legally compliant and operationally workable solutions

Requirements

What you’ll need

J.D. from an accredited law school
Active membership in at least one U.S. state bar
At least seven (7) years of employment law experience
Experience preferably combining law firm and in-house experience
Experience advising on harassment, discrimination, retaliation, and whistleblower matters
Experience with wage and hour compliance and litigation, including state-specific employment laws
Experience with restrictive covenants, including noncompetition, non-solicitation, confidentiality, and trade secret issues
Experience with employment policies, investigations, and workplace accommodations
Experience counseling multi-state employers on workplace compliance, employee relations, and risk mitigation
Strong analytical, communication, and problem-solving skills
Ability to translate legal requirements into practical guidance for business and Human Resources stakeholders
Ability to manage competing priorities and provide timely, clear legal advice in a fast-paced environment
Experience advising and managing disputes for staffing companies strongly preferred
Familiarity with staffing-industry employment law issues, including joint employment, contingent workforce arrangements, client complaints involving contractors, restrictive covenants, and multi-jurisdictional compliance is a significant advantage
Successful completion of a background check is required as a condition of employment

Benefits

Comp & perks

Discretionary annual bonus
Group health insurance benefits (medical, vision, dental)
FSA and HSA healthcare accounts
Life and accident insurance
Adoption and fertility assistance
Paid parental leave of up to 6 weeks
Short-term and long-term disability
Paid time off for vacation, personal needs, and sick time
Up to 17 days of Choice Time Off (CTO) per calendar year for new hires
Up to 11 paid holidays per calendar year
401(k) savings and investment plan or deferred compensation plan, if eligible
Employer match of 100% on the first 3% of contributions for eligible employees