Associate Counsel

RYZE

. Serve as the primary point of contact for employment law matters, working closely with People Operations and management .

Posted 11/4/2026full-timeRemote • United StatesMid-LevelWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in employment law, including compliance with FMLA, ADA, and wage and hour regulations. Proficient in drafting and negotiating employment-related agreements and policies while providing sound legal advice on employee relations and workplace investigations.

Highest-signal resume keywords

JD From An Accredited Law SchoolActive Bar Admission5–8 Years Of Legal Experience In Employment LawExperience Drafting Employment Policies And AgreementsMulti-State Compliance Knowledge

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Hard Skills

Employment LawDrafting Employment AgreementsNegotiating ContractsFMLA ComplianceADA AccommodationsWage And Hour RegulationsEmployee RelationsWorkplace InvestigationsIndependent Contractor AgreementsSeparation Agreements

Soft Skills

Sound JudgmentEffective CommunicationAbility To Juggle Multiple MattersTranslating Legal Risk Into Business Language

Certifications & Qualifications

Active Bar Admission

Industry Keywords

CPGFood And BeverageE-CommerceFTC GuidelinesComparative AdvertisingInfluencer Marketing ComplianceAgency ChargesEEOC

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Serve as the primary point of contact for employment law matters, working closely with People Operations and management
Handle day-to-day employment issues including hiring practices, offer letters, performance management, discipline, and terminations
Draft, review, and negotiate independent contractor and consultant agreements; advise on general worker issues
Develop, review, and maintain employment policies and keep policies current as laws change across states
Advise on leave of absence matters including FMLA, state-specific leave laws, and reasonable accommodation requests under the ADA
Support management on workplace investigations, employee relations matters, and general employment policy questions
Advise on multi-state compliance including wage and hour, worker classification, and state-specific requirements
Work with outside counsel on employment claims, agency charges, and related matters
Draft and negotiate separation agreements, employment agreements, restrictive covenant agreements, and advise on onboarding and offboarding processes
Support Lead Counsel in drafting, reviewing, and redlining commercial agreements, including vendor contracts, NDAs, partnership agreements, influencer and brand deals, and manufacturing agreements
Triage and answer day-to-day legal questions from cross-functional teams

Requirements

What you’ll need

JD from an accredited law school and active bar admission in, at least, one state
5–8 years of legal experience with a primary focus on employment law — law firm or in-house (a combination of both is preferred)
Transactional or commercial contracting experience a plus
Working knowledge of FMLA, state leave laws, ADA accommodations, wage and hour requirements, and general employment compliance
Experience drafting employment policies, separation agreements, independent contractor/consultant agreements, etc.
Comfortable advising on terminations and navigating employee relations issues with sound judgment
Able to draft and negotiate employment-related agreements independently without heavy supervision
Can read a room and translate legal risk into plain business language
Able to juggle a wide range of matters simultaneously without dropping the ball
Preferred: Experience in CPG, food and beverage, or e-commerce
Preferred: Experience handling agency charges (EEOC or state agencies) or workplace investigations
Preferred: Familiarity with FTC guidelines, comparative advertising, or influencer marketing compliance

Benefits

Comp & perks

Competitive compensation aligned with experience and market benchmarks.
Comprehensive benefits package
Paid time off and company-observed holidays.
Opportunities for professional growth and development.
A collaborative, inclusive, and supportive work environment.
Access to tools, resources, and training to support success in the role.