Labor & Employment Counsel

Private Company; Jacksonville (FL); On-site; USD 150,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare coverage

401(k) retirement savings

Life & disability insurance

Employee assistance program

Legal support

Pet insurance

Employee discounts with vendors

Job summary

PrideGlobal is seeking an experienced Labor & Employment Counsel to join its global legal team in Jacksonville, FL. This onsite role reports to the General Counsel and provides strategic guidance on a broad range of labor and employment matters to HR and business leaders.

The ideal candidate has 4+ years of labor and employment law experience, strong knowledge of federal employment laws including FMLA/ADA, and familiarity with Florida employment law.

Qualifications

• J.D. from an accredited law school with an active license to practice law and in good standing.
• 4+ years of labor and employment law experience, preferably supporting corporate or in-house clients.
• Strong knowledge of federal employment laws (FMLA, ADA, Title VII, FLSA, ADEA).
• Familiarity with employment laws across multiple U.S. jurisdictions, especially Florida.
• Experience advising on employee relations, investigations, and terminations.

Responsibilities

• Advise HR and business leaders on day-to-day labor and employment matters.
• Provide guidance on FMLA, ADA, accommodations, leaves of absence, and compliance matters.
• Counsel stakeholders and support investigations of harassment, discrimination, retaliation, and concerns.
• Draft and review employment-related agreements, policies, notices, and communications.
• Draft and update employment policies to ensure compliance with federal, state, and local requirements.
• Monitor changes in employment laws and advise on necessary actions.
• Partner with HR on reductions in force and workforce planning.
• Assist with EEOC, DOL, and other agency claims and investigations.
• Provide practical, business-focused legal advice to mitigate employment risk.
• Assist with contract review, drafting, and negotiations as needed.
• Support internal audits, compliance initiative, and related projects.
• Serve as a subject-matter expert to the broader legal team and business.

Skills

Labor & Employment Law

HR guidance

Investigations

Policy drafting

Regulatory compliance

Education

J.D. degree

Job description

Location: Jacksonville, FL (Fully Onsite)

A growing global technology company is seeking an experienced Labor & Employment Counsel to join its legal team. Reporting directly to the General Counsel, this attorney will serve as a key legal advisor to HR and business leaders, providing practical, strategic guidance across a broad range of labor and employment matters.

This is an opportunity for an employment attorney who enjoys being a hands-on business partner and working in a fast-paced environment where the ability to provide timely, commercially focused legal guidance is highly valued. The ideal candidate will have strong knowledge of federal employment law, experience supporting corporate or in-house clients, and particular familiarity with Florida employment law.

Key Responsibilities:

• Advise HR and business leaders on day-to-day labor and employment matters, including employee relations, performance management, disciplinary actions, and terminations.
• Provide legal guidance regarding FMLA, ADA, accommodations, leaves of absence, and other employment compliance matters.
• Counsel stakeholders and support investigations involving harassment, discrimination, retaliation, and other employee concerns.
• Review, draft, and advise on employment-related agreements, policies, notices, employee communications, and other legal documents.
• Draft and update employment policies and procedures to ensure compliance with applicable federal, state, and local requirements.
• Monitor changes in federal, state, and local employment laws and regulations and advise the organization regarding necessary changes or actions.
• Partner with HR and leadership on reductions in force, reorganizations, workforce planning, and other employment-related initiatives.
• Assist with EEOC, DOL, and other governmental agency claims, investigations, inquiries, and responses.
• Provide practical, business-focused legal advice designed to proactively identify and mitigate employment-related risk.
• Assist with contract review, drafting, negotiation, and other related legal matters as needed.
• Support internal audits, compliance initiatives, and other employment-related legal projects.
• Serve as a subject-matter expert and trusted resource to the broader legal team and business.

Qualifications:

• J.D. from an accredited law school with an active license to practice law and in good standing.
• 4+ years of labor and employment law experience, preferably supporting corporate or in-house clients.
• Strong knowledge of federal employment laws, including FMLA, ADA, Title VII, FLSA, ADEA, and related regulations.
• Familiarity with employment laws across multiple U.S. jurisdictions, with particular expertise in Florida employment law.
• Demonstrated experience advising on employee relations, workplace investigations, accommodations, leave matters, disciplinary actions, performance management, and terminations.
• Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to build trusted relationships with HR, leadership, and cross-functional business partners.

PrideGlobal and it's affiliates offers eligible employee's comprehensive healthcare coverage (medical, dental, and vision plans), supplemental coverage (accident insurance, critical illness insurance and hospital indemnity), 401(k)-retirement savings, life & disability insurance, an employee assistance program, legal support, pet insurance and employee discounts with preferred vendors.

PrideGlobal and it's affiliates are an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of the race, religious creed, color, national origin, ancestry, physical disability, mental disability, reproductive health decision making, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, age, sexual orientation, veteran or military status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.

PrideGlobal and it's affiliates are a Fair Chance employer. We consider all qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with applicable state and local Fair Chance laws and ordinances, including, the California Fair Chance Act and all applicable local Fair Chance ordinances.

Accommodations

We are committed to providing reasonable accommodations to applicants and employees with disabilities. If you require a reasonable accommodation to participate in the application or interview process, or to perform the essential functions of this role, please contact us.

Only applicable for San Francisco Candidates: Under the San Francisco Lactation in the Workplace Ordinance, we will provide written notice of lactation accommodation rights, and this notice will automatically be given upon hiring, any inquiry of parental leave or lactation accommodation.