Employment Labor Counsel - remote in California

Telecare Corporation; San Francisco (CA); Remote; USD 177,000 - 250,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Time Off

Holidays & shift differentials for/h8?

Free CEUs and supervision for BBS lic

Tuition discount and scholarships

Medical, Vision, Dental, 401K

Job summary

Telecare Corporation is seeking an Employment Counsel to advise the organization on a wide range of labor and employment matters. The role reports to the General Counsel and collaborates with HR, finance, risk, and leadership to minimize risk and ensure regulatory compliance.

The attorney will oversee settlements, agency responses, and manage external counsel while contributing to a diverse legal practice within Telecare’s mission-driven environment.

Qualifications

• J.D. or equivalent degree from an accredited law school.
• California Bar Admission in good standing.
• 5–7 years of experience in employment law (in-house preferred).
• Experience handling wage-and-hour and employment practices matters; supervising others.
• Strong knowledge of federal, state, and other employment laws.
• Excellent client service and ability to manage complex issues.
• Ability to partner with leadership in a fast-paced environment.
• Post-offer medical and other regulatory checks may apply.

Responsibilities

• Provide day-to-day employment law counsel to Telecare and related stakeholders.
• Oversee settlement negotiations and respond to agency actions, demand letters, and complaints.
• Supervise attorneys and legal staff, including external counsel as needed.
• Advise on employee benefits plans, contract reviews, and risk mitigation.

Education

J.D. or equivalent degree

California Bar Admission

Job description

“They made it easier for me to live, breathe, eat, and stay clean. Without them, I’d be waiting somewhere, waiting for someone to give me a chance to live…” - Client from Telecare

What You Will Do to Change Lives

This position will report directly to the General Counsel, with a dotted line reporting relationship with the Chief Human Resources Officer. As a key legal advisor, the Employment Counsel will provide day-to-day advice and counsel to the organization on a wide variety of labor and employment-related matters. This attorney will partner with stakeholders across Telecare including human resources, finance, risk, benefits, corporate responsibility, and leadership and staff at all levels to drive business initiatives and employee relations strategies with the goal of minimizing and mitigating employment related risks, achieving economies of scale, and ensuring compliance with applicable regulatory and statutory requirements. Although the Employment Counsel is regarded as an employment law subject matter expert, this individual will also have a strong working knowledge of traditional labor relations, as well as the flexibility and willingness to cultivate a diverse legal practice and to work in areas outside of labor and employment law as needed. The Employment Counsel will be responsible for overseeing settlement negotiations, and responding to agency actions, attorney demand letters, and single plaintiff complaints. This attorney will have competencies in navigating employee benefit plans, review and evaluation of contracts, oversight of external legal counsel and/or supervising other attorneys and legal staff, and conflict resolution.

Shifts Available

Full-Time | DAYS | Shifts: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM | Days: Monday – Friday

Expected starting wage range is $177,455.49 - $250,000. Telecare applies geographic differentials to its pay ranges. The pay range assigned to this role will be based on the geographic location from which the role is performed. Starting pay is commensurate with relevant experience above the minimum requirements.

What You Bring to the Table (Must Have)

• J.D. or equivalent degree from an accredited law school, with strong academic credentials
• California Bar Admission in good standing
• Practicing attorney with 5-7 years of experience specializing in employment law (some of which may have been in-house), including advising clients, conducting trainings, handling significant employment litigation including but not limited to wage and hour and employment practices matters, managing/supervising other attorneys, appearing before federal and state agencies, responding to attorney demand letters and single plaintiff complaints.
• Extensive knowledge of federal, state, and other laws and regulations relating to labor and employment matters
• Strong working knowledge of traditional labor law
• Demonstrated excellence in client service
• Ability to spot and analyze complex issues and devise practical strategies and solutions
• An action-oriented individual who can proactively partner with leadership in a fast-paced, demanding work environment
• Strong alignment with Telecare’s mission and core values
• All opportunities at Telecare are contingent upon successful completion and receipt of acceptable results of the applicable post-offer physical examination, 2-step PPD test for tuberculosis, acceptable criminal background clearances, excluded party sanctions, and degree or license verification. If the position requires driving, valid driver’s license, a motor vehicle clearance and proof of auto insurance is required at time of employment and must be maintained throughout employment. Additional regulatory, contractual or local requirements may apply.

What’s In It For You*

• Paid Time Off: Eligible employees (20+ hours/week) earn PTO each pay period for vacation and personal needs, with pro-rated accrual for part-time schedules and annual carryover up to set caps.
• Nine Paid Holidays & Shift differentials for hourly staff (6% for PM Shift, 10% for NOC Shift). Weekend Shift differentials for hourly staff (5% for Weekend AM Shift, 11% for Weekend PM Shift, 15% for Weekend NOC Shift)
• Free CEUs, free Supervision for BBS Associate License, coaching, and mentorship
• Online University Tuition Discount and Company Scholarships
• Medical, Vision, Dental Insurance, 401K, Employee Stock Ownership Plan

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EOE AA M/F/V/Disability

*May vary by location and position type

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