Associate Counsel - Employment and Litigation

Victra - Verizon Authorized Retailer; Durham (NC); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid training and career development opportunities

Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance

401k retirement plan

Tuition reimbursement

Employee discounts on Verizon services

Job summary

Victra - Verizon Authorized Retailer in Durham is looking for a proactive Associate Counsel to join their in-house legal team. This position focuses on employment law and litigation, providing advice on a broad range of legal issues and supporting litigation matters.

The ideal candidate will have a Juris Doctor degree, 3-5 years of legal experience, and strong skills in negotiation and communication. This role offers mentoring opportunities and participation in career development programs, along with comprehensive health benefits and a 401k plan.

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of legal experience, strong background in employment law and litigation.
• Active license to practice law in good standing.
• Prior in-house experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Advise on employment law issues including hiring, discipline, and workplace investigations.
• Support litigation matters by coordinating with outside counsel.
• Draft, review, and revise employment-related documents.
• Conduct research to support informed business decisions.

Skills

Analytical skills

Negotiation skills

Communication skills

Education

Juris Doctor (JD) from an accredited law school

Job description

About Us

Victra is Verizon’s largest premium retailer in the United States. We thrive on collaboration, innovation, and performance. Our mission is to “Connect technology to life in a trustworthy, fun, and profitable way”. We work closely with Verizon and our brand partners to deliver exceptional product offerings, promotions, and campaigns that drive in-store traffic and revenue.

Location: Durham, Hybrid

Job Description

We are seeking a proactive junior level Associate Counsel to join our dynamic in-house legal team, with a focus on employment law and litigation matters. This role involves research, advising, litigating, and responding to administrative agency charges. This role will report directly to and work at the direction of the VP, Associate General Counsel, who will provide active mentoring and opportunities to assume increasing levels of responsibility.

Key Responsibilities

• Advice on a broad range of employment law issues, including hiring, discipline, termination, wage and hour compliance, commission and bonus plans, accommodations, and workplace investigations.
• Support litigation matters—primarily employment, commercial, and real estate disputes—by coordinating with outside counsel, developing case strategies, reviewing and drafting pleadings and discovery responses, and aligning legal approaches with business goals.
• Support internal investigations and respond to administrative agency complaints (e.g., EEOC, DOL).
• Support broader litigation related matters, including subpoenas.
• Draft, review, and revise employment-related documents, including employment agreements, separation agreements, and employment policies.
• Conduct research to provide tailored advice to support the business make well-informed decisions.
• Assist in advising HR and business leaders on compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws.
• Assist in the development and delivery of training programs on employment law and compliance topics.
• Monitor changes in employment law and assess their impact on company policies and practices.
• Collaborate cross-functionally to mitigate legal risks and support business initiatives.
• Provide support to other members of the legal team as needed.

What We Are Looking For

• Juris Doctor (JD) from an accredited law school.
• Active license to practice law in good standing.
• 3-5 years of legal experience, with a strong background in employment law and litigation.
• Prior in-house experience preferred; law firm experience with a focus on employment litigation is also considered.
• Strong analytical, negotiation, and communication skills.
• Proven ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment with sound judgment and discretion.

Why Join Us?

• Paid training and career development opportunities.
• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance.
• 401k retirement plan.
• Tuition reimbursement.
• Employee discounts on Verizon services.
• Career pathing opportunities.

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