Part-Time Employment Counsel & HR Compliance Partner

HireRight, LLC; Nashville (TN); On-site; USD 140,000 - 190,000; Part time

Job summary

Hire RIght is seeking a Part-Time Employment Counsel with strong expertise in federal and state employment laws to advise across the United States and Canada. The role partners with Human Resources, Compliance, and business leaders to manage legal risk while supporting employee engagement and organizational objectives.

The attorney will lead investigations, draft policies, oversee investigations of harassment or retaliation, and advise on compliance, training, and risk mitigation.

Qualifications

• Juris Doctor (J.D.) from an accredited law school.
• Active bar membership in at least one U.S. jurisdiction.
• 5+ years of employment law experience, preferably including substantial in-house experience.

Responsibilities

• Provide practical, business-oriented employment law advice to HR and leadership across the U.S. and Canada.
• Conduct and oversee workplace investigations and respond to harassment, discrimination, retaliation, and ethics concerns.
• Draft and update employee handbooks and policies; manage compliance with laws and company standards.
• Support employee relations initiatives and risk mitigation; advise management on sensitive personnel issues.
• Manage employment-related litigation, including coordination with outside counsel and discovery planning.
• Develop training for management on harassment prevention, workplace conduct, and documentation.
• Oversee ethics hotline matters and triage reports with compliance and audit teams.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with HR, compliance, and business leaders; support M&A due diligence as needed.

Skills

Communication skills

Stakeholder management

Legal risk assessment

Education

Juris Doctor (J.D.)

Job description

Hire RIght is seeking a Part-Time Employment Counsel with strong expertise in federal and state employment laws to advise across the United States and Canada. The role partners with Human Resources, Compliance, and business leaders to manage legal risk while supporting employee engagement and organizational objectives.

The attorney will lead investigations, draft policies, oversee investigations of harassment or retaliation, and advise on compliance, training, and risk mitigation.