HR Legal Consultant / Employment Attorney (Hybrid in North Carolina)

The Wilkinson Firm | HR & Talent Solutions Built for Today’s Health & Human Services Leaders; Charlotte (NC); Remote; USD 125,000 - 150,000; Part time

Job summary

The Wilkinson Firm seeks a North Carolina-based HR Legal Consultant/Employment Attorney for a flexible, project-based contract role. The ideal candidate will provide legal expertise specific to NC labor laws and behavioral health services, emphasizing autonomy and the opportunity for impact in a growing firm.

Benefits

Total scheduling flexibility, work only when needed

Join a mission-led team with deep expertise in health and human services

Qualifications

• 5+ years of employment law experience, preferably with small businesses or healthcare.
• Must be comfortable operating independently as a 1099 contractor.

Responsibilities

• Review and draft policies, contracts, and compliance SOPs.
• Advise on employee investigations and risk mitigation.
• Guide legal decisions involving NC-specific laws.

Skills

Employment Law

Contract Drafting

Risk Mitigation

Education

JD and active law license in NC

Job description

HR Legal Consultant / Employment Attorney (Hybrid in North Carolina)

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Base pay range

$50.00/hr - $75.00/hr

Job Title:

HR Legal Consultant / Employment Attorney (North Carolina)

Company:

The Wilkinson Firm

Location:

North Carolina (preferably Charlotte, NC or Raleigh, NC)

(Remote but Must be licensed in North Carolina or highly familiar with NC labor law)

About Us:

The Wilkinson Firm is the nations only HR and workforce strategy firm exclusively serving behavioral and mental health providers. We provide relationship-centered HR, compliance, and recruiting services to health and human services organizations ready to scale with integrity. From policy audits to leadership development, we deliver systems that heal workplaces and protect them legally.

Job Type:

Contract (1099) | Part-Time | As-Needed

Pay: $50$75/hour (DOE)

Role Summary:

Were hiring a North Carolina-based Employment Attorney or HR Legal Consultant to join our growing Southeast team on a flexible, project-based contract. You will be our go-to legal expert for the NC market, supporting a region rich in behavioral health innovation, Medicaid-funded services, and human-centered clinics.

You'll work mostly remotely and step in only when needed, with full autonomy. This is an ideal opportunity for a solo attorney, boutique firm partner, or HR-versed legal consultant looking to make an impact in a mission-driven, high-growth firm.

Responsibilities:

• Review and draft policies, contracts, handbooks, and compliance SOPs
• Advise on employee investigations, performance plans, and risk mitigation
• Guide legal decisions involving FLSA, ADA, EEOC, FMLA, contractor classification, and NC-specific laws
• Draft and review legal documents (NDAs, non-competes, severance, arbitration agreements)
• Join high-level internal or client meetings when legal expertise is required
• Monitor labor law changes in NC and advise leadership accordingly
  
  
  

Requirements:

• JD and active law license in NC
• 5+ years of employment law experience, preferably supporting small businesses, healthcare, or nonprofits
• Familiarity with Medicaid, behavioral health providers, or trauma-informed HR a plus
• Must be comfortable operating independently as a 1099 contractor
  
  
  

Compensation & Perks:

• $50 to $75/hour depending on experience and engagement scope
• Total scheduling flexibility work only when needed
• No billable hour quotas
• Opportunity to grow into regional advisory or retainer role
• Join a SHRM-certified, mission-led team with deep expertise in health and human services
  
  
  

To Apply:

Apply here or email [e-mail] with your resume and a short summary of your relevant legal experience. Please include your NC license number and any relevant informational samples (optional).

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Contract

Job function

• Job function

  Legal

• Industries

  Human Resources Services

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