Assistant General Counsel

Job Summary: 

We are seeking a skilled, enthusiastic and detail-oriented Assistant General Counsel-Labor and Employment in our Legal & Compliance Department. This remote role will be responsible for providing legal advice and support to the parent company and all subsidiaries, with a particular focus on labor and employment matters, employee relations and other corporate initiatives. We are looking for a motivated attorney who can effectively navigate complex labor and employment challenges while safeguarding the interests of our company and employees. 

Job Location:  

Remote work is not available in AK, MT, HI (US) and Quebec, Nunavut, NW Territories, Yukon (Canada) 

Responsibilities: 

• Provide advice, strategic and transactional support from a legal and compliance perspective to employee benefits, employee relations and other labor and employment matters, and serve as the primary legal point of contract for such matters. 

• Identify potential legal risks and/or impact to existing businesses, as appropriate 

• Advise business unit leadership on ramifications of those risks and potential strategies to mitigate risks 

• Understand the business objectives of the company, and provide legal support and counsel to achieve those objectives 

• Review statutes, regulations and other areas to take advantage of best practices consistent with company compliance philosophy 

• Align legal support and counsel with the business objectives of the company, ensuring fair and compliant labor practices across multiple jurisdictions 

• Keep informed regarding pending legal changes, trends, and best practices and assess the potential impact of these changes on organizational processes 

• Negotiate, review, revise, and draft commercial contracts; advise business on implications and risk considerations of the same 

• Develop and maintain excellent business relationships with all internal and external business partners 

• Stay apprised on applicable labor laws and current and emerging industry trends 

• Advise ESG workgroup on legal and compliance considerations 

Qualifications: 

• Juris Doctor (JD) degree from an accredited law school 

• Active membership in the state bar in good standing 

• Minimum of 8 years of experience providing legal counsel on employment/labor and benefits issues and contractual issues in a law firm or corporate legal department 

• Experience that demonstrates expert knowledge of applicable federal and state regulatory requirements, the insurance industry, and functions of a Legal and Compliance Department 

• Effective leadership skills and a passion for collaborating with wide range of people in a diverse and inclusive environment to achieve legal, compliance, and business goals with confidence and initiative 

• Sound judgement and diligent in handling sensitive information 

• Detailed oriented with commitment to thoroughness and accuracy in legal work product and advice 

Preferred Qualifications: 

• Familiarity with immigration laws and work visa process 

• Experience with Canada employment related matters 

• Experience in negotiating commercial contracts