Senior Counsel – Employment & Labor

The Investment Diversity Exchange (TIDE)

. Serve as a trusted legal advisor to Tides staff, executive leadership, senior staff, and the Legal, Risk & Compliance team .

Posted 9/17/2026full-timeRemote • California • United StatesSenior💰 $132,600 - $199,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in nonprofit and corporate law, with a strong focus on employment and labor matters, litigation, and compliance. Capable of providing strategic legal advice, mentoring team members, and leading cross-departmental initiatives.

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Juris DoctorCalifornia Law LicenseLabor And Employment LawNonprofit Corporate LawLitigation Experience

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Hard Skills

Legal AdvisoryWorkplace InvestigationsContract NegotiationCorporate LitigationEmployment Law ComplianceCollective Bargaining Agreement InterpretationTraining DevelopmentRegulatory MonitoringConfidential Matter HandlingLegal Research

Soft Skills

Excellent JudgmentStrong Communication SkillsMentoringCross-Departmental CollaborationExecutive Counseling

Certifications & Qualifications

Active California Law LicenseEligibility For Registered In-House Counsel Admission

Industry Keywords

Nonprofit OrganizationsTax-Exempt OrganizationsLabor RelationsEmployment PracticesArbitration

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Serve as a trusted legal advisor to Tides staff, executive leadership, senior staff, and the Legal, Risk & Compliance team
Advise on nonprofit and corporate matters, organizational policies, and procedures
Advise on employment and labor law and sensitive workplace and personnel issues
Conduct and advise on workplace and internal investigations
Interpret and advise on the Collective Bargaining Agreement and related disputes
Handle corporate litigation, employee-related disputes, arbitrations, and litigation
Respond to subpoenas and liaise with insurance carriers on claims
Engage and oversee outside counsel when needed
Review, draft, revise, and negotiate contracts and other agreements
Lead cross-departmental legal projects and initiatives
Design and deliver staff training on relevant legal topics
Monitor legislative, regulatory, and enforcement developments affecting employment and labor practices
Translate legal developments into strategic advice
Mentor Legal, Risk & Compliance team members and support team education and resource management

Requirements

What you’ll need

Juris Doctor required
Active California law license or eligibility for registered in-house counsel admission required
In-house registration requires residency in California
At least 8–10 years of relevant legal experience as a practicing attorney
Experience advising organizations on labor and employment laws, preferably including union-represented workforces
Significant experience representing nonprofit and tax-exempt organizations
Familiarity with nonprofit corporate law and federal tax-exemption law
Experience advising on employment and labor matters, litigation, and transactions
Ability to handle confidential and sensitive matters with excellent judgment
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Ability to counsel executives and explain legal concepts to non-lawyers
Legally authorized to work in the United States

Benefits

Comp & perks

Competitive compensation package
Pay equity
Reasonable accommodation for applicants with disabilities
Equal employment opportunity