Associate General Counsel – Labor & Employment

Role Overview

• Actively litigate California wage and hour class actions and Private Attorneys General Act (PAGA) claims
• Manage outside counsel and legal spend for all labor & employment matters, including counseling and litigation
• Provide day-to-day strategic advice and counsel to all business units on a broad range of labor and employment topics globally including recruiting, hiring, employee relations, discipline and termination, internal investigations, reductions-in-force, leaves of absence, disability accommodations, wage and hour compliance, employee benefits, compensation, union issues, and restrictive covenants
• Lead all employment litigation and pre-litigation disputes, including case strategy, discovery support, motion practice, settlement negotiations, and risk reporting
• Coordinate and manage outside counsel on employment-related matters to ensure high-quality, cost-effective representation, consistent positions, and timely communication
• Advise and support HR on workforce reductions, reorganizations, and related communications, including risk assessment and compliance with applicable notice and severance requirements
• Review, revise, and provide guidance on HR policies, procedures, templates, and forms to align with evolving legal requirements and business needs
• Develop, maintain, and enhance the employee conduct and employment compliance program, including policies and procedures designed to prevent illegal, unethical, or improper employee conduct
• Design and deliver training for a diverse global workforce on employment compliance, workplace conduct, and related topics
• Respond to hotline reports and alleged policy violations; drive consistent triage, investigation, documentation, and remediation in partnership with key stakeholders
• Identify potential employment compliance vulnerabilities and risks; recommend and implement improvements, including audits and process enhancements

Requirements

• J.D. from an accredited law school; active bar membership in at least one U.S. jurisdiction
• 10 – 15 years of progressive labor and employment experience (law firm and/or in-house), with a substantial focus on California employment law compliance
• Demonstrated experience litigating and managing California wage & hour, PAGA, and class action matters required
• Strong counseling background across core employment topics (employee relations, investigations, leaves/accommodations, performance, separations, policies)
• Experience advising on global employment matters and partnering with regional counsel and HR teams (preferred)
• California bar admission strongly preferred

Benefits

• Health insurance
• 401(k) matching
• Paid time off
• Professional development opportunities