Employment Counsel Recruitment
No Fee Until You Hire
WHY THIS ROLE IS HARD TO HIRE
- Finding an Employment Counsel with strong employment-law expertise and practical business judgment can be challenging. Organizations need attorneys who can provide clear legal guidance while understanding operational priorities.
- Employment matters can involve workplace policies, employee relations, contracts, investigations, compliance, and disputes. Therefore, Employment Counsel must be able to evaluate legal risks and provide practical recommendations across different workplace situations.
- The role also requires strong communication and collaboration. In addition, Employment Counsel may work closely with HR teams, executives, managers, employees, outside counsel, and other legal professionals on sensitive matters.
Brightway helps you find the right talent faster.
Brightway identifies Employment Counsel professionals with experience in employment law, workplace compliance, employee relations, investigations, employment agreements, and dispute resolution. Additionally, we focus on attorneys who can provide sound legal advice while working effectively with HR and business leadership.
About the Employment Counsel Role
Role Highlights
5-15+ Years
Employment & Workplace Law
Compliance, Counseling & Employee Relations
Corporate Legal / HR Departments
Legal / Employment
Permanent
Employment Law & Compliance
Employment Matter Management
Workplace Legal Counsel
General Counsel, HR Leadership & Executives
Workplace Risk & Compliance
Legal Guidance & Business Support
What does a Employment Counsel Do?
Provide Employment Counsel
Advises HR teams, executives, managers, and organizations on employment-law and workplace matters.
Review Employment Agreements
Drafts and reviews employment agreements, policies, confidentiality provisions, and other workplace documents.
Support Employee Relations
Provides legal guidance on employee complaints, disciplinary matters, accommodations, performance issues, and terminations.
Guide Workplace Compliance
Helps organizations identify employment-law requirements and develop practical approaches to workplace compliance.
Manage Employment Risk
Identifies potential legal risks and works with HR and leadership to address disputes, investigations, and other employment concerns.
Need Employment Counsel for Your Legal Team?
Connect with experienced Employment Counsel talent who can advise on employment law, workplace compliance, employee relations, investigations, employment agreements, and workplace risk.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
- Advise HR teams, executives, managers, and business leaders on employment-law and workplace matters.
- Draft, review, and negotiate employment agreements, HR policies, and other workplace legal documents.
- Provide legal guidance on employee relations, workplace investigations, disciplinary actions, accommodations, and terminations.
- Support employment-law compliance and identify potential workplace legal risks.
- Coordinate with internal stakeholders and outside counsel on employment disputes, litigation, investigations, and other legal matters.
QUALIFICATIONS & REQUIREMENTS
Experience
5-15+ years of experience in employment law, labor law, workplace counseling, employment compliance, or a related legal practice.
Education
Juris Doctor (J.D.) degree from an accredited law school.
Certifications
Active admission to the applicable state bar and eligibility to practice as required.
CORE SKILLS
MARKET & COMPENSATION INSIGHTS
typical Salary Range
$150,000-$300,000+
Performance / Annual Bonus
Experience Level
Mid-Level / Senior
Role Demand
High
Hiring Market
Nationwide
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