Assistant General Counsel - Labor & Employment

Location: Nokomis

Assistant General Counsel – Labor & Employment

S. locations if they meet  all required qualifications  , including significant California labor and employment law expertise and experience managing PAGA matters.
Compensation is market-based and may vary based on local labor markets and cost of living. This position is also eligible for an annual bonus.
Travel:  Ability to travel to MITER Brands operations support locations and manufacturing facilities as needed.
MITER Brands™ is a residential window and door manufacturer that provides a leading portfolio of window and door brands for the new construction and replacement segments. MITER Brands, including Milgard, MI Windows & Doors, and PGTI, is one of the nation's largest suppliers of vinyl windows and patio doors, with manufacturing facilities across the country.
We are seeking an experienced  Assistant General Counsel – Labor & Employment  to join our Legal team.
This role will serve as the Company's primary legal advisor on employment-related matters, with a  strong emphasis on California employment law, including managing PAGA claims  . The Assistant General Counsel will partner closely with Human Resources, executive leadership, and operational teams to provide strategic, practical, and risk-balanced legal counsel in a fast-paced, multi-state manufacturing environment.
The ideal candidate brings significant experience in California labor and employment law, demonstrated experience managing litigation (directly and/or in collaboration with outside counsel), and the ability to translate complex legal requirements into actionable business guidance across multiple jurisdictions.
Labor & Employment Law Leadership
Serve as lead counsel for all labor and employment-related legal matters across the organization.
Provide strategic advice and counsel on compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws, with a significant focus on California law.
Partner with HR leadership to proactively mitigate risk and develop legally sound policies and procedures.
Litigation & Dispute Management
Oversee and manage employment-related litigation, administrative charges, and agency investigations (e.g., EEOC, DFEH/CRD, Labor Commissioner claims).
Direct outside counsel, manage budgets, and develop litigation strategy aligned with company objectives.
Assess exposure and provide practical risk analysis to senior leadership.
Policy Development & Compliance
Draft, review, and update employment policies, handbooks, agreements, and training materials.
Provide guidance on multi-state compliance with particular emphasis on California wage and hour laws, PAGA matters, and evolving regulatory developments.
Strategic Business Partnership
Deliver training to HR and operational leaders on labor and employment law developments and risk mitigation.
Provide practical, business-oriented legal solutions that align with MITER Brands' culture and operational goals.
Significant, hands-on experience with  California labor and employment law  in a sophisticated, multi-location environment.
Strong employment litigation management experience and comfort partnering with outside counsel.
A pragmatic, business-focused mindset able to balance risk, culture, and operational realities.
Alignment with MITER Brands'  people-first, values-driven culture  and commitment to doing things the right way.
This is a unique opportunity to serve as a key legal advisor within a growing, industry-leading organization and help shape labor and employment strategy across a national footprint.
If you bring deep expertise in California employment law, experience managing complex employment litigation, and a practical, business-oriented approach to legal counsel, we…