Senior In-House Labor & Employment Counsel

HireArt; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 180,000 - 280,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

ICHRA — Health Insurance Reimbursement

Employer-covered Dental & Vision

Life and disability insurance

Paid Parental Leave

Work-from-home stipends

Office setup & tech stipend

Uncapped PTO

401(K) through Fidelity

Job summary

HireArt is seeking a General Counsel, Labor and Employment to counsel internal leaders on employment law matters and regulatory compliance. The role involves collaboration with internal teams and outside counsel to shape legal strategy for HireArt’s workforce across client engagements.

The successful candidate will bring deep knowledge of federal and state employment statutes, including FLSA, ADA, and FMLA, and will lead policy development, risk assessment, and strategic affairs from HireArt’s

Qualifications

• Active membership in at least one US state bar.
• 7+ years of experience practicing as an attorney.
• Experience with federal and state employment statutes (e.g., FLSA, ADA, FMLA) and California-specific laws.

Responsibilities

• Provide day-to-day guidance on employment law issues to internal stakeholders (terminations, performance management, investigations, leaves, accommodations).
• Advise on compliance with local labor laws, including California.
• Manage labor and employment litigation strategy with external counsel.
• Draft employment-related policies, agreements, and communications.
• Conduct legal research on wage and hour laws and related regulatory changes.
• Partner with leadership on corporate governance and transactional matters.

Skills

Employment law guidance

Policy drafting

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

State bar admission

Job description

HireArt is seeking a General Counsel, Labor and Employment to counsel internal leaders on employment law matters and regulatory compliance. The role involves collaboration with internal teams and outside counsel to shape legal strategy for HireArt’s workforce across client engagements.

The successful candidate will bring deep knowledge of federal and state employment statutes, including FLSA, ADA, and FMLA, and will lead policy development, risk assessment, and strategic affairs from HireArt’s