Employment Attorney - Hybrid Counsel for Employers

Arizona Inc.; Phoenix (AZ); Hybrid; USD 121,000 - 147,000; Full time

Job summary

Employers Council in Phoenix, AZ seeks an Employment Attorney to counsel employers on diverse employment law issues, including discrimination, wage-hour matters, and accommodations. The role emphasizes practical, client-focused problem solving with a hybrid work arrangement and regular member engagement.

The attorney should handle sensitive matters, draft legal documents, and provide training and policy guidance to members while aligning with employment law practice standards.

Qualifications

• JD degree and AZ Bar admission required.
• 1–3 years of employment law experience preferred.
• Excellent attention to detail; ability to work independently and prioritize multiple responsibilities.
• Ability to gain client confidence and provide practical solutions considering member needs.
• Experience handling state & federal agency charges, audits and investigations preferred.
• Strong interpersonal and public speaking skills; team-oriented.
• Proficiency with Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint.
• Must reside in AZ within commuting distance of Phoenix.

Responsibilities

• Advise and counsel employers on complex legal issues and compliance.
• Build strong relationships with members via phone and virtual communications.
• Meet members in person to engage them in membership benefits and law expertise.
• Provide independent, competent legal counseling to management and business leaders.
• Advise on state and federal wage-hour, discrimination, ADA, FMLA issues.
• Prepare and deliver live and virtual trainings on employment law topics.
• Review handbooks and policies from a legal perspective.
• Represent employers in administrative proceedings and hearings.

Skills

Employment law experience

Client relationship management

Public speaking

Research skills

Education

Juris Doctor (JD)

AZ Bar admission

Multistate licensure willingness

Tools

Westlaw

Microsoft Office (Word/Excel/Outlook/PowerPoint)

Job description

Employers Council in Phoenix, AZ seeks an Employment Attorney to counsel employers on diverse employment law issues, including discrimination, wage-hour matters, and accommodations. The role emphasizes practical, client-focused problem solving with a hybrid work arrangement and regular member engagement.

The attorney should handle sensitive matters, draft legal documents, and provide training and policy guidance to members while aligning with employment law practice standards.