In-House Labor & Employment Counsel – Litigation Lead (Birmingham)

OnBoard Legal; Birmingham (AL); On-site; USD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

OnBoard Legal in Birmingham, Alabama is seeking an experienced Associate General Counsel with a primary focus on labor and employment law. This hands-on in-house role involves advising on employment matters across a multi-state workforce and overseeing related litigation and disputes.

The ideal candidate holds a J.D. and active bar admission, 5+ years of legal experience (7+ preferred), strong labor and employment expertise, and hands-on litigation or management experience.

Qualifications

• J.D. and active membership in at least one U.S. state bar.
• 5+ years of legal experience; 7+ preferred.
• Strong labor and employment law expertise.
• Hands-on litigation or litigation management experience.
• Proficiency with AI and emerging legal technology to improve processes.

Responsibilities

• Advise on employment matters across a multi-state workforce.
• Manage internal investigations and EEOC/state agency matters; prepare position statements and mediations.
• Oversee employment and general litigation, including discovery, strategy, and settlement considerations; manage outside counsel.

Skills

Labor & Employment Law

Litigation Management

Tech-savvy / AI in legal tech

Independent work style

Education

J.D. and Bar Admission

Job description

OnBoard Legal in Birmingham, Alabama is seeking an experienced Associate General Counsel with a primary focus on labor and employment law. This hands-on in-house role involves advising on employment matters across a multi-state workforce and overseeing related litigation and disputes.

The ideal candidate holds a J.D. and active bar admission, 5+ years of legal experience (7+ preferred), strong labor and employment expertise, and hands-on litigation or management experience.