Senior Counsel-Labor and Employment

Array; Gilbert (AZ); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Array is actively seeking a Senior Counsel – Labor & Employment to advise executive leadership and HR on employment law across multiple jurisdictions. The role reports to the General Counsel and is designed to evolve into a Deputy General Counsel position for the right candidate.

You will lead employment litigation strategy, counsel on terminations, and draft employment agreements while partnering with outside counsel to manage legal risk.

Qualifications

• J.D. from an accredited law school.
• Active Arizona Bar license in good standing.
• 5+ years of labor and employment law experience.
• Experience counseling employers on multi-state employment issues.
• Strong legal writing, communication, and problem-solving skills.
• Experience with EEOC, DOL, and state agency matters is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Advise executive leadership and HR on employment law, workplace compliance, and employee relations.
• Lead strategy for employment litigation, EEOC/DOL matters, and workplace investigations.
• Counsel on terminations, reductions in force, accommodations, leave laws, restrictive covenants, and other complex employment issues.
• Draft and review employment agreements, workplace policies, and legal guidance.
• Partner with outside counsel and internal business leaders to proactively manage legal risk.
• Help shape employment compliance and workplace training initiatives.

Skills

Labor law

Multi-state issues

Legal writing

Communication

Problem-solving

Education

J.D. from a accredited law school

Job description

I'm excited to be partnering with a growing organization to recruit a Senior Counsel – Labor & Employment. This is a unique opportunity for an experienced employment attorney who wants to make a strategic impact while positioning themselves for future executive legal leadership.

Reporting directly to the General Counsel, you'll serve as the company's trusted advisor on labor and employment matters across multiple jurisdictions. Even more exciting, this role is designed to evolve into a Deputy General Counsel position for the right individual.

In this role, you'll:

• Advise executive leadership and HR on employment law, workplace compliance, and employee relations
• Lead strategy for employment litigation, EEOC/DOL matters, and workplace investigations
• Counsel on terminations, reductions in force, accommodations, leave laws, restrictive covenants, and other complex employment issues
• Draft and review employment agreements, workplace policies, and legal guidance
• Partner with outside counsel and internal business leaders to proactively manage legal risk
• Help shape employment compliance and workplace training initiatives

What we're looking for:

• J.D. from an accredited law school
• Active Arizona Bar license in good standing
• 5+ years of labor and employment law experience
• Experience counseling employers on multi-state employment issues
• Strong legal writing, communication, and problem-solving skills
• Experience with EEOC, Department of Labor, and state agency matters is a plus

Why this opportunity stands out:

• Direct exposure to executive leadership
• Clear path for career advancement into a Deputy General Counsel role
• Competitive compensation with bonus potential
• Hybrid work schedule (minimum two days per week in the Gilbert office)