Senior Employment Counsel — Remote CA (ESOP & CEUs)

Jobgether; California; Remote; USD 180,000 - 280,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) retirement plan

Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)

Free continuing education units (CEUs)

Mentorship and supervision for BBS-lic

Online tuition discounts and company-s

Job summary

Jobgether is seeking an experienced Employment Counsel to serve as a trusted legal advisor across a large healthcare services organization. You will report to the General Counsel and collaborate with HR leadership to shape employee relations strategies, support business initiatives, and minimize legal and regulatory risks.

The ideal candidate will have 5–7 years in employment law, California expertise, and a track record managing litigation, training teams, and guiding executives.

Qualifications

• Juris Doctor from an accredited law school with strong academic credentials.
• 5–7 years of practicing attorney experience in employment law, including in-house experience.
• Significant experience advising clients on employment matters and handling complex employment litigation.
• Extensive knowledge of federal, California, and other applicable labor and employment laws.
• Experience managing or supervising other attorneys and coordinating external counsel.
• Alignment with a mission-driven workplace focused on behavioral health, recovery, equity, inclusion, and community well-being.

Responsibilities

• Provide day-to-day legal counsel on employment and labor matters to leadership and HR, Finance, Risk, Benefits, and other stakeholders.
• Advise leadership on employee relations strategies and regulatory compliance.
• Manage significant employment litigation from initial assessment through resolution.
• Oversee settlement negotiations, agency actions, and single-plaintiff complaints.
• Supervise external counsel and, where appropriate, junior attorneys and legal staff.
• Deliver trainings and guidance to internal stakeholders to strengthen compliance awareness.
• Identify complex legal issues and develop practical strategies balancing legal requirements with business objectives.
• Contribute to broader legal matters as needed and build strong internal relationships.

Skills

Employment law

Litigation management

Regulatory compliance

Client service

Communication skills

Education

Juris Doctor (JD)

Job description

Jobgether is seeking an experienced Employment Counsel to serve as a trusted legal advisor across a large healthcare services organization. You will report to the General Counsel and collaborate with HR leadership to shape employee relations strategies, support business initiatives, and minimize legal and regulatory risks.

The ideal candidate will have 5–7 years in employment law, California expertise, and a track record managing litigation, training teams, and guiding executives.