Senior Counsel, US Employment - Strategic Advisor

Trinzic; Arlington (VA); Hybrid; USD 180,000 - 270,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid/remote work options

Job summary

Trinzic is seeking an experienced employment attorney to join its Legal Department as Senior Counsel, US Employment. This role serves as a trusted advisor to business leaders and People team partners, providing practical and strategic counsel on a broad range of labor and employment matters across the United States.

The position plays a critical role in managing employment-related risk, supporting workplace initiatives, and helping the organization navigate complex legal and regulatory

Qualifications

• Active license to practice law in at least one U.S. jurisdiction and in good standing.
• 8+ years of labor and employment law experience.
• Experience counseling employers on complex employment law matters across multiple jurisdictions.
• Experience managing employment litigation and administrative proceedings.
• Experience supporting organizations that operate within the government contracting industry strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Employment Law Counseling: Provide practical, business-oriented legal advice on a broad range of employment law matters, including employee relations, performance management, disciplinary actions, reductions in force, accommodations, leave management, wage and hour compliance, workplace policies, and terminations.
• Strategic Business Partnership: Serve as a trusted advisor to business leaders and People team stakeholders, proactively identifying legal risks and developing solutions that support organizational objectives while maintaining compliance with applicable laws and regulations.
• Employment Litigation & Claims Management: Manage employment-related litigation, administrative charges, and pre-litigation disputes. Partner with outside counsel to develop case strategy, manage budgets, oversee discovery, evaluate risk, and drive efficient resolution of matters.
• Agency Proceedings & Regulatory Matters: Respond to charges and complaints filed with federal, state, and local agencies, including the EEOC, DOL, and comparable agencies. Prepare position statements and represent the company in mediations and administrative proceedings.
• Internal Investigations: Conduct and oversee internal investigations involving employee relations concerns, discrimination, harassment, retaliation, misconduct, and other workplace issues. Provide recommendations regarding corrective actions and risk mitigation strategies.
• Policy Development & Compliance: Draft, review, and update employment policies, employee communications, agreements, and workplace practices to ensure compliance with evolving federal, state, and local employment laws.
• Government Contractor Compliance: Advise on legal obligations applicable to federal government contractors, including OFCCP compliance, affirmative action requirements, audits, and related workplace regulations.
• Labor Relations: Provide counsel on labor relations matters, including collective bargaining agreements, grievances, arbitrations, union organizing activity, and proceedings before the NLRB.
• Workplace Safety & Regulatory Support: Advise on employment-related aspects of workplace safety matters and support interactions with OSHA and related regulatory agencies when necessary.
• Training & Education: Develop and deliver training for managers, People team professionals, and employees on employment law topics, workplace compliance, and risk mitigation best practices.
• Global Employment Matters: Support international employment law issues as needed, partnering with local counsel and internal stakeholders to address employment-related matters in foreign jurisdictions.
• Special Projects: Participate in strategic legal initiatives, organizational projects, and other responsibilities as assigned.

Skills

Labor and employment law

Litigation management

Regulatory compliance

Internal investigations

OFCCP compliance

Advice to executives

Policy development

Cross-functional partnership

eDiscovery

Budget management

Education

Juris Doctor (JD)

Job description

Trinzic is seeking an experienced employment attorney to join its Legal Department as Senior Counsel, US Employment. This role serves as a trusted advisor to business leaders and People team partners, providing practical and strategic counsel on a broad range of labor and employment matters across the United States.

The position plays a critical role in managing employment-related risk, supporting workplace initiatives, and helping the organization navigate complex legal and regulatory