Senior Counsel, Labor & Employment — Path to Deputy GC

Array; Gilbert (AZ); Hybrid; USD 150,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Unknown Company in Gilbert, AZ is seeking a Senior Counsel – Labor & Employment to join as a trusted advisor on employment law across multiple jurisdictions and to evolve into a Deputy General Counsel.

You will advise executive leadership and HR, lead strategy for employment litigation, draft agreements, and partner with outside counsel. The role offers direct exposure to leadership, a clear path to senior leadership, and a hybrid schedule with two days in Gilbert.

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.

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 & employment law

Legal writing

Strategic counseling

Executive advisory

Education

J.D. from an accredited law school

Job description

Unknown Company in Gilbert, AZ is seeking a Senior Counsel – Labor & Employment to join as a trusted advisor on employment law across multiple jurisdictions and to evolve into a Deputy General Counsel.

You will advise executive leadership and HR, lead strategy for employment litigation, draft agreements, and partner with outside counsel. The role offers direct exposure to leadership, a clear path to senior leadership, and a hybrid schedule with two days in Gilbert.