Senior Legal Counsel (Remote)

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

The Employment Counsel will serve as a trusted legal advisor, providing strategic and day-to-day guidance on employment and labor matters across a complex healthcare services organization. Reporting to the General Counsel and working closely with Human Resources leadership, you will help shape employee relations strategies, support business initiatives, and minimize legal and regulatory risks.

• As Employment Counsel, you will provide comprehensive legal support on employment and labor matters, helping leadership navigate complex workforce issues while ensuring compliance with applicable laws and regulations.
• Provide day-to-day legal advice and counsel on a broad range of employment and labor matters to Human Resources, Finance, Risk, Benefits, Corporate Responsibility, and leaders across the organization.
• Partner with senior leadership and HR stakeholders to develop employee relations strategies, support business initiatives, mitigate employment-related risks, and promote regulatory compliance.
• Manage significant employment litigation, including wage-and-hour disputes and employment practices matters, from initial assessment through resolution.
• Oversee settlement negotiations and respond to agency actions, attorney demand letters, and single-plaintiff complaints.
• Interpret and apply federal, California, and other relevant employment laws and regulations, including traditional labor law requirements.
• Provide legal guidance on employee benefit plans and related matters, and review and evaluate contracts to identify risks and protect organizational interests.
• Oversee external legal counsel and, as appropriate, supervise other attorneys and legal staff to ensure high-quality, efficient legal support.
• Deliver legal training and guidance to internal stakeholders to strengthen compliance awareness and support effective employment practices.
• Identify complex legal and operational issues, assess potential exposure, and develop practical strategies that balance legal requirements with business objectives.
• Contribute to broader legal matters outside employment law as needed, demonstrating flexibility and a willingness to support the organization's evolving legal needs.
• Build strong internal relationships and deliver responsive, high-quality legal service in a fast-paced and demanding environment.

The ideal candidate is an experienced employment attorney with strong expertise in California employment law, traditional labor relations, and employment litigation. You should combine sound legal analysis with excellent client service, practical problem-solving, and the ability to advise stakeholders at all organizational levels.

• or equivalent degree from an accredited law school, supported by strong academic credentials.
• 5-7 years of practicing attorney experience specializing in employment law, including some in-house experience where applicable.
• Significant experience advising clients on employment matters, delivering training, and handling complex employment litigation.
• Demonstrated experience with wage-and-hour disputes, employment practices matters, agency proceedings, attorney demand letters, and single-plaintiff complaints.
• Extensive knowledge of federal, California, and other applicable labor and employment laws and regulations.
• Strong working knowledge of traditional labor relations and labor law.
• Experience managing or supervising other attorneys and coordinating external legal counsel.
• Familiarity with employee benefit plans, contract review, settlement negotiations, and employment-related dispute resolution.
• Excellent analytical and critical-thinking skills, with the ability to identify complex issues and develop practical, risk-conscious legal strategies.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, sound judgment, and a demonstrated commitment to high-quality client service.
• Alignment with a mission-driven workplace focused on behavioral health, recovery, equity, inclusion, and community well-being.
• Additional requirements may apply depending on regulatory, contractual, or local obligations.

Full-time, remote work arrangement within California.

Regular daytime schedule, Monday through Friday, from 8:00 a.m. Paid time off accrued each pay period for vacation and personal needs, with eligibility for employees working at least 20 hours per week. Accrual is prorated for part-time schedules, with annual carryover subject to established limits.

Nine paid holidays.

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• 401(k) retirement plan.
• Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP).
• Free continuing education units (CEUs).
• Coaching, mentorship, and free supervision for eligible BBS Associate License holders.
• Online university tuition discounts and company scholarship opportunities.