Assistant General Counsel - Labor, and Compliance

Assistant General Counsel – Labor, Employment, and Compliance

As a strategic legal leader at Performance Contracting, Inc. (PCI), the Assistant General Counsel – Labor, Employment and Compliance provides expert guidance on labor and employment, union, compliance and dispute matters to support the company’s growth and operational excellence.

• Serve as a trusted legal advisor to executive leadership and operational teams, providing strategic counsel on labor and employment issues, compliance, risk mitigation, and legal best practices.
• Hire, lead and manage outside counsel, ensuring effective strategy for claims, disputes and regulatory compliance across all company operations.
• Develop and implement policies, governance and training to promote a strong culture of ethics, compliance and risk awareness at all levels of the organization.
• Oversee and enhance company-wide compliance programs, ensuring adherence to licensing, employment regulations, OSHA standards and government contracting requirements.
• Drive proactive risk management strategies, anticipating legal challenges and positioning the company for long-term success.
• Foster cross‑functional collaboration with operational, HR, risk, finance and business development teams to align legal strategies with business objectives.

• Respond to charges and supervise defense and litigation of actions involving employment‑related claims and agency charges.
• Advise, counsel and train operations and management on employment and labor law issues and compliance.
• Serve as primary liaison with outside counsel and the Internal Human Resources Department for active litigation matters and insurance claims, ensuring alignment with operational goals, budgets and timelines.

• Oversee compliance with all federal, state and local regulations impacting company operations.
• Oversee the Government Compliance Program and staff, including analysis of public project subcontracts and regulatory obligations.
• Serve as the primary legal resource for OSHA, safety, environmental and employment‑related matters across all business units.
• Manage licensing and regulatory compliance, ensuring all contractor licenses (approximately 125), business registrations (approximately 144) and pre‑qualification requirements (approximately 4,000 annually) remain current and in good standing.

• Guide operational leaders on union‑related matters, including:
  • Labor agreement negotiation, compliance and interpretation
  • Resolution of union disputes and grievances
  • Union workforce management and pension liability concerns
• Work with the Labor Relations Director to formulate a comprehensive labor strategy for the organization.

• Manage and mentor a team of analysts and other professionals, fostering operational excellence, professional development and continuous learning.
• Promote an environment of collaboration, accountability and adaptability within the legal team and across operations.

• Ability to synthesize past legal outcomes into actionable, forward‑thinking strategies.
• Strong executive presence with a proven ability to influence and guide senior leadership.
• Proactive, business‑minded legal approach, balancing risk management with operational goals.
• Excellent communication and relationship‑building skills, fostering collaboration across teams.
• Demonstrated ability to lead and mentor legal teams, driving high performance and engagement.
• Commitment to continuous improvement, seeking ways to enhance legal and compliance functions.
• High ethical standards, serving as a champion for corporate integrity and responsible business practices.
• Maintain a strong connection between legal strategy and company goals, ensuring action is proactive, not reactive.

• Juris Doctor (J.D.) from an accredited law school.
• Active license to practice law in at least one U.S. jurisdiction.
• 10+ years of progressive legal experience, preferably in employment and labor law, litigation and regulatory oversight.
• Experience managing people, leading…