Senior Counsel, Employment Law

For our client, we are seeking a Senior Counsel, Employment Law to join the team of a leader in the Healthcare space.

In this role, you will serve as a trusted legal advisor on employment and labor matters across a complex, multi-jurisdictional business environment. You will partner closely with senior leadership, HR, and other business stakeholders to manage litigation, guide workforce initiatives, and help ensure employment practices remain compliant, practical, and aligned with business objectives.

Location: Remote - US based candidates only, no visa sponsorship available

Compensation: $212,730 – $292,501 annually

Responsibilities

• Provide expert legal advice on federal, state, and local employment and labor laws.
• Oversee employment litigation and manage strategy, including discovery and communications with senior leadership.
• Advise on workforce initiatives, such as reorganizations and corporate transactions, ensuring compliance.
• Develop and revise employment policies to reflect current laws and best practices.
• Create and deliver training to HR and management on legal changes and compliance matters.
• Act as a strategic advisor to senior leaders, aligning legal advice with business goals.
• Execute additional duties as required by leadership.

Qualifications

• Juris Doctor (JD) from an ABA-accredited school with active membership in a U.S. state bar.
• 10+ years as an employment attorney, with preference for both law firm and in-house experience.
• Extensive knowledge of employment law, particularly multi-jurisdictional and Canadian regulations.
• Proven experience managing complex employment litigation and agency relations.
• Familiarity with eDiscovery processes and legal budgeting oversight is valued.
• Experience in traditional labor law and regulated industries such as healthcare and technology is a plus.
• Willingness to travel domestically and internationally (estimated more than 15%).

Benefits

• Medical insurance coverage.
• Dental and vision insurance options.
• 401(k) retirement plan with potential employer contributions.
• Life insurance and disability coverage, including short-term and long-term coverage.
• Paid parking or public transportation assistance.
• Generous paid time off and sick leave policy.

Our client is an equal opportunity employer. We encourage you to apply even if you don’t meet every qualification—your background could be exactly what this team needs.