Employment Counsel (Fully Remote)

GFT; United States; Remoto; USD 140.000 - 230.000; Tempo pieno

Descrizione del lavoro

GFT is seeking a senior employment lawyer to serve as a trusted advisor to HR and executive leadership on complex employment matters. The role involves translating federal, state, and cross‑border requirements into practical guidance and overseeing disputes and litigation strategies.

Responsibilities include advising on employee relations, performance management, terminations, and workforce planning; drafting and negotiating executive agreements, severance, and covenants; and delivering training

Competenze

• Juris Doctor from an accredited law school and active bar admission.
• 3–8 years of relevant employment law experience, preferably in law firm and in‑house.
• Strong knowledge of U.S. federal and multi‑state employment laws.

Mansioni

• Serve as a trusted legal advisor to HR and business leadership on complex employment matters.
• Translate evolving federal, state, and Canadian employment requirements into practical guidance.
• Manage employment disputes, administrative charges, and litigation.
• Advise on employee relations, performance management, terminations, and workforce planning.
• Draft and negotiate executive employment agreements, severance, and restrictive covenants.
• Develop and deliver employment law training for HR and managers.

Conoscenze

Employment law

Advisory

Negotiation

Litigation support

Formazione

Juris Doctor

Strumenti

Westlaw

LexisNexis

Descrizione del lavoro

• Serve as a trusted legal advisor to HR and business leadership on complex employment matters.
• Translate evolving federal, state, and Canadian employment requirements into practical guidance.
• Manage employment disputes, administrative charges, and litigation.

In this capacity you will be responsible for the following:

• Advise on employee relations, performance management, terminations, and workforce planning.
• Draft and negotiate executive employment agreements, severance, and restrictive covenants.
• Develop and deliver employment law training for HR and managers.

What you will bring to our firm:

• Juris Doctor from accredited law school and active bar admission.
• 3-8 years of relevant employment law experience, preferably in law firm and in-house.
• Strong knowledge of U.S. federal and multi-state employment laws.

GFT

GFT is a privately held AEC firm that innovates at the intersection of transportation, water, power, and buildings, known as the Infrastructure of Life. With over 5,000 employees, the company emphasizes strong relationships, nimble creativity, and a personal touch.