Employment Counsel

Talently; Burbank (CA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading manufacturing company in California seeks an experienced Employment Counsel to provide strategic legal advice on employment and HR matters. This full-time role involves compliance oversight, drafting contracts, and supervising the HR team. Ideal candidates will have a Juris Doctor, a minimum of 5 years' experience in employment law, and strong HR capabilities.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of experience in employment law and HR.
• Solid experience in drafting and negotiating contracts.

Responsibilities

• Provide legal advice on employment compliance.
• Draft and negotiate employment contracts and agreements.
• Collaborate with HR to address compliance issues.
• Supervise Corporate HR team on HR-related issues.

Skills

Expertise in employment law

Legal compliance

Interpersonal communication

Education

Juris Doctor (JD)

Job description

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About the Company / The Opportunity

Are you a seasoned legal professional with expertise in employment law and compliance? We are a leader in the manufacturing industry and are seeking an Employment Counsel to join our corporate team. This in-house role offers the opportunity to provide strategic legal advice on a broad spectrum of employment and HR matters, ensuring compliance with labor laws and supporting the organization’s growth. This is a unique chance to work in a fast-paced environment while shaping HR policies and practices for a global manufacturing leader.

Responsibilities

• Provide legal advice on employment compliance, including worker classification, wage and hour laws, and workplace safety.
• Draft, review, and negotiate employment contracts, separation agreements, and restrictive covenants (non-compete and confidentiality agreements).
• Oversee employment-related aspects of corporate transactions, such as mergers and acquisitions.
• Collaborate with HR managers to address compliance issues, conduct internal investigations, and manage sensitive employment matters.
• Supervise the Corporate HR team and provide strategic leadership on discipline, terminations, wage disputes, and other HR-related issues.
• Support and coordinate the defense of workers\' compensation claims.

Must-Have Skills

• Juris Doctor (JD).
• Minimum 5 years of experience in employment law.
• HR experience.
• Solid experience in drafting and negotiating contracts (non-disclosure agreements, manufacturing supply agreements, vendor contracts, brokerage agreements, IP licensing, equipment leasing, loan agreements/notes, warehousing agreements, real estate leases and purchases, and M&A).

Nice-to-Have Skills

• Experience with employment aspects of mergers and acquisitions.
• Previous in-house counsel experience within the manufacturing industry.
• Strong interpersonal communication.

Seniority level

• Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Legal

Industries

• Manufacturing and Plastics Manufacturing