HR Counsel Recruitment

HR Counsel advises human resources teams and business leaders on employee relations, workplace policies, investigations, and personnel decisions, helping organizations apply employment law consistently while managing workforce risks and supporting sound HR operations.
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WHY THIS ROLE IS HARD TO HIRE

  • Employers may struggle to find counsel who can translate employment law requirements into practical guidance for everyday HR decisions and sensitive personnel matters.
  • Candidates with experience supporting investigations, employee accommodations, leave issues, and disciplinary actions across multiple jurisdictions can be difficult to source.
  • Organizations face hiring risk when counsel cannot communicate clearly with HR teams while identifying legal exposure in complex employee relations situations.

Brightway helps you find the right talent faster.

Brightway identifies HR counsel with relevant employment law, workplace investigations, and employee relations experience, matching legal judgment and communication skills to your HR operations.

About the HR Counsel Role

HR Counsel works closely with human resources teams, managers, and executives on employee relations, workplace policies, investigations, accommodations, leave, and disciplinary decisions. The role connects legal requirements with daily HR practices, helping teams document decisions, interpret policies, and address sensitive workplace concerns. Strong HR counsel provide clear, practical guidance that supports consistent processes and reduces preventable employment disputes.

Role Highlights

Practice Focus

HR Legal Advisory

Experience

5-10+ Years

Core Matters

Employee Relations and Policies

Key Stakeholders

HR Teams and Managers

Legal Priorities

Workforce Decisions and Compliance

Business Impact

Consistent HR Risk Management

What does a HR Counsel Do?

HR Decision Support

Advise HR teams on hiring, discipline, leave, accommodations, and termination decisions under applicable employment laws.

Employee Relations Guidance

Help managers interpret workplace policies and address employee concerns consistently and lawfully.

HR Investigations

Guide investigations into harassment, discrimination, retaliation, and alleged violations of internal workplace policies.

Policy and Procedure Review

Review employee handbooks, HR procedures, and internal guidance for alignment with applicable employment requirements.

Employment Risk Assessment

Assess legal exposure in sensitive personnel matters and recommend practical steps before disputes escalate.

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Connect with Brightway to recruit HR counsel experienced in employee relations, workplace policies, investigations, and employment compliance.

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KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Advise HR teams on sensitive personnel and workplace decisions.
  • Review handbooks, HR procedures, and employee policy documents.
  • Support investigations into employee complaints and workplace misconduct.
  • Assess legal considerations for leave, accommodations, and discipline.
  • Provide managers with practical employment law guidance.
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QUALIFICATIONS & REQUIREMENTS

Experience

Employment law counseling, HR advisory, or workplace investigations experience

Education

Juris Doctor from an accredited law school

Certifications

Active bar admission in the relevant U.S. jurisdiction

CORE SKILLS

HR Legal Advisory
Employee Relations
Workplace Investigations
Policy Interpretation
Employment Compliance
Risk Assessment

MARKET & COMPENSATION INSIGHTS

typical Salary Range

$130,000-$230,000

Performance Bonus

Experience Level

Mid to Senior

Role Demand

High

Hiring Market

Major U.S. Markets

Compensation varies by employer size, industry, location, and advisory scope, especially for counsel supporting multi-state workforces and complex employee relations matters.

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Why Companies Choose Brightway

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Flexibility that scales
From contract to full-time, and from junior to C-suite - we adapt to your needs, not the other way around.
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Zero upfront risk
You pay nothing until you hire. No placement fees, no hidden costs - just results.
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