Employment Counsel

Unite Us

3d•$135,000 - $150,000•Remote

About The Position

The Employment Counsel will serve as a primary legal advisor on employment, litigation and regulatory matters, partnering closely with the People Team, Senior Leadership, Legal, and Government Affairs to provide strategic, business-focused counsel. This role will lead the ongoing operations, effectiveness and continuous improvement of employment policies that align with organizational objectives while mitigating legal risk, advise on new and emerging state and federal laws and regulations impacting operations, and serve as a subject-matter expert on employment and related compliance issues. The Employment Counsel will also evaluate regulatory opportunities and challenges, support engagement with state and federal leaders on health and social care initiatives, and oversee all affirmative and defensive litigation matters to protect and advance the company’s interests.

Requirements

4+ years of experience in a large law firm and/or in-house
4+ years of employment law experience
Comprehensive knowledge of federal and state employment laws and regulations (including ADA, ADEA, FMLA, CFRA, FLSA, etc.)
Experience managing employment litigation
Experience advising on employment laws
An undergraduate and law degree
Admission to a recognized bar

Responsibilities

Advise the HR and business teams on a wide range of employment related issues, including but not limited to wage and hour compliance, payroll, benefits, hiring, performance management, internal investigations, leaves of absence, discipline, terminations, employee classification, and employee privacy and state specific legal requirements across the country
Own employment policy development and continuous improvement: Draft, implement, and maintain company-wide employment policies, playbooks, and standard operating procedures, including the use of AI tools in employment that align with organizational goals
Ensure employment policies are legally defensible, pragmatic for operations, version-controlled, and updated proactively in response to legal or business changes.
Proactively plan, advise on and implement programs and improvements to support and protect the business, including across other key regulatory areas as needed
Conduct or supervise thorough, legally sound investigations into allegations (e.g., harassment, discrimination, retaliation); document findings, recommend and implement remedial actions, ensure confidentiality and procedural fairness, and integrate lessons learned into policy or training updates
Provide legal guidance on hiring, terminations, layoffs, and workforce reorganizations —including employee transfers, severance strategies, WARN/plant closing compliance, independent contractor classification, and immigration considerations—to mitigate risk and support business objectives
Oversee outside counsel relationship with employment and immigration counsel
Manage other litigation matters, including RFP bid protests, employee matters, and other affirmative and defensive litigation matters
Continuously track legislation, agency guidance, and case law across jurisdictions relevant to UniteUs; synthesize impacts into clear legal summaries, gap analyses, and prioritized action plans for stakeholders, including triggers for policy or process changes.

Benefits

Medical, Dental, and Vision
We offer insurance to team members and eligible partners and dependents, including unlimited virtual mental health and acute medical visits.
Wellness
Mental health benefits, such as the Employee Assistance Program (EAP) and wellness platform subscription, are available to all team members.
Flexible Time Off
Take what you need, including volunteer days and mental health days. We also offer 14 paid, company-wide holidays.
Paid Parental Leave
Adoptive parents are included.
Employee Resource Groups
Join our ERGs to connect and engage with colleagues, like Military Veterans
Spending Accounts
We offer tax-advantaged health savings accounts (HSAs), flexible spending accounts (FSAs), and commuter benefits.
401(k) + Employer Match
Enjoy matching, immediate vesting and financial wellness resources
Additional Benefits
Life and AD&D - a company paid benefit, with the option to purchase additional coverage for yourself and your dependents
Disability Coverage
Accident Insurance
Pet Insurance
As part of this work at home job, we will provide you with all the necessary equipment to perform your duties, including a computer, mouse, keyboard as well as other items on our approved list of WFH supplies.