Mission-Driven General Counsel: Employment & Risk

USVETS National; Lancaster (CA); Hybrid; USD 180,000 - 230,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid schedule

Mission-driven work

Job summary

USVETS National in Downtown Los Angeles is seeking an experienced General Counsel to serve as a trusted legal advisor to the President & CEO, Senior Leadership Team, HR, and the Board. This role focuses on employment law, risk management, and nonprofit governance, with a hands-on approach to complex matters.

The ideal candidate has a JD, California Bar, 7+ years of employment-law experience, and the ability to translate legal considerations into practical guidance for leaders.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of practicing legal experience with substantial employment law.
• In-house or corporate experience preferred.
• Ability to advise executives and board.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the organization's primary legal advisor on employment and workplace matters, partnering with HR on employee relations, investigations, accommodations, leaves, wage/hour, policies, discipline and separations.
• Advise the President & CEO and Senior Leadership Team on legal risks, contracts, compliance and other significant matters.
• Manage multiple legal matters including litigation and investigations; coordinate with outside counsel as needed.
• Select, retain, and oversee outside counsel and manage legal resources effectively.
• Draft, review, and negotiate contracts, leases and other legal documents.
• Monitor changes in laws/regulations and provide practical guidance to leadership.
• Advise on nonprofit governance and participate in Board/committee meetings.

Skills

Employment law

Negotiation

Communication

Risk management

Leadership

Education

Juris Doctor (JD)

California Bar admission

Job description

USVETS National in Downtown Los Angeles is seeking an experienced General Counsel to serve as a trusted legal advisor to the President & CEO, Senior Leadership Team, HR, and the Board. This role focuses on employment law, risk management, and nonprofit governance, with a hands-on approach to complex matters.

The ideal candidate has a JD, California Bar, 7+ years of employment-law experience, and the ability to translate legal considerations into practical guidance for leaders.