Assistant General Counsel

Humane World; Washington (District of Columbia); Hybrid; USD 92,000 - 137,000; Full time

Job summary

Humane World, based in the Washington DC area, is seeking an Assistant General Counsel to support the Office of General Counsel on a wide range of labor and employment matters, including wage-hour compliance, investigations, employee relations, and policy development. The role requires strong expertise in federal, state, and local employment law and the ability to advise HR teams.

The position offers full-time work in the DC Metro Area with remote eligibility, and a focus on both domestic and

Qualifications

• Juris doctor degree from an accredited law school.
• Current US license to practice law in good standing.
• Minimum of five years of experience practicing law.
• Deep knowledge of US labor and employment law, including Title VII, ADA, ADEA, FMLA.
• Experience drafting, reviewing, negotiating, and supporting implementation of employment-related agreements, policies and procedures.
• Experience with international labor and employment law is a plus.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and communication skills.
• Ability to handle confidential information with discretion.

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive labor and employment law counsel on all aspects of the employment relationship, including recruitment and hiring, employment contracts, compensation and benefits, performance management, disciplinary actions, terminations, reductions in force, accommodation requests, leave administration, wage and hour compliance, workplace investigations, employment policies and handbook development, and employment litigation management;
• Maintain template infrastructure for agreements. Draft, review, negotiate and support implementation of wide variety of legal instruments including contracts, licenses, assignments, releases, waivers, memoranda, litigation materials and corporate documents, including employment agreements, offer letters, separation agreements, confidentiality and non-compete agreements, independent contractor agreements, employment policies, and employee handbooks;
• Assist in developing, implementing and managing compliance and risk management strategies, including policies, procedures and trainings, with particular focus on employment law compliance training for managers and Human Resources staff;
• Manage US labor and employment Outside Counsel and provide support and/or take the lead working with in-country staff and outside counsel on international labor and employment issues;
• Stay up to date on developments in relevant legal areas, particularly labor and employment law at the federal, state, and local levels;
• Perform other duties or responsibilities, as assigned.

Skills

Labor and employment law

US federal employment statutes

Legal analysis

Education

Juris Doctor (JD)

Job description

The general range for this full-time position is $91,500 – 137,300. Salary offers will be commensurate with experience, qualifications, skills, training and education.

Humane World for Animals, a global leader in animal advocacy and protection, is seeking an Assistant General Counsel for the Office of General Counsel. In this role, you will support the Deputy General Counsel in providing legal advice on a wide variety of issues to Humane World for Animals regarding matters, transactions, and arrangements with a global organization. This position serves as primary legal counsel providing expert guidance on all domestic labor and employment matters, including employee relations, wage and hour compliance, leave administration, employment policies, workplace investigations, discrimination and harassment issues, and employment litigation.

Responsibilities:

• Provide comprehensive labor and employment law counsel on all aspects of the employment relationship, including recruitment and hiring, employment contracts, compensation and benefits, performance management, disciplinary actions, terminations, reductions in force, accommodation requests, leave administration, wage and hour compliance, workplace investigations, employment policies and handbook development, and employment litigation management;
• Maintain template infrastructure for agreements. Draft, review, negotiate and support implementation of wide variety of legal instruments including contracts, licenses, assignments, releases, waivers, memoranda, litigation materials and corporate documents, including employment agreements, offer letters, separation agreements, confidentiality and non-compete agreements, independent contractor agreements, employment policies, and employee handbooks;
• Assist in developing, implementing and managing compliance and risk management strategies, including policies, procedures and trainings, with particular focus on employment law compliance training for managers and Human Resources staff;
• Manage US labor and employment Outside Counsel and provide support and/or take the lead working with in-country staff and outside counsel on international labor and employment issues;
• Stay up to date on developments in relevant legal areas, particularly labor and employment law at the federal, state, and local levels;
• Perform other duties or responsibilities, as assigned.

Qualifications and Requirements:

• Juris doctor degree from an accredited law school required;
• Current license in good standing to practice law in the United States;
• A minimum of five (5) years of experience practicing law with an established law firm, corporation or government agency required. Preference for experience working in a non-profit;
• Demonstrated expertise in US labor and employment law required, including deep knowledge of federal employment statutes (Title VII, ADA, ADEA, FMLA), state and local employment laws, and practical experience advising human resources teams on day-to-day employment matters, workplace investigations, and employment litigation;
• Experience drafting, reviewing, negotiating, and supporting implementation of wide variety of employment related agreements, policies and procedures;
• Experience with international labor and employment law, including cross-border employment issues, global workforce management, and foreign employment regulations, is a plus;
• Superb analytical, organizational, and oral and written communication skills;
• Ability to provide accurate and timely advice in an accessible manner and tailored to the organizations’ needs;
• Ability to identify underlying issues in complex situations and resolve problems creatively, effectively, and proactively;
• Ability to learn quickly and gain credibility through use of good judgment, high integrity, and collegial attitude;
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and work independently, as part of a team, and with all levels of the organization;
• Ability to handle information of a confidential nature and ensure that such information is secured and maintained in an appropriate manner;
• Comfortable in a wide range of cultural, geographic and operational situations, demonstrating culturally sensitive behavior with a diverse range of people;

This position is in the DC Metro Area- Remote Eligible Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, and disability, marital or parental status or protected veteran status. EOE