In House Counsel REMOTE

Description

We are looking for a skilled and strategic In House Counsel to join an HR tech/services company. This role involves providing comprehensive legal guidance across various areas, including corporate governance, contract negotiation, compliance, and litigation management. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in corporate law and employment law, with the ability to lead initiatives, collaborate across departments, and deliver pragmatic legal solutions that align with business goals.

- Offer legal advice and support to company leadership and departments on matters such as compliance, risk management, and corporate governance.

- Identify legal risks and implement strategies to mitigate them while ensuring adherence to federal and state regulations.

- Draft, review, and negotiate a wide range of legal documents, including contracts, non-disclosure agreements, and employment agreements.

- Oversee litigation and regulatory matters by collaborating with external counsel, compliance consultants, and regulatory agencies.

- Develop, implement, and improve policies and procedures to ensure organizational compliance with licensing and employment laws.

- Conduct legal research to stay current with legislative changes and regulatory developments affecting the industry.

- Manage and mentor compliance personnel, fostering attention to detail and maintaining high performance standards.

- Provide cross-functional legal support to departments such as Finance, Human Resources, IT, and Sales.

- Participate in special projects and cross-functional initiatives to drive business objectives.

- Occasionally travel as required to fulfill essential job responsibilities.

Requirements - Juris Doctor (J.D.) degree from an accredited law school.

- Active law license and membership in good standing within the state of domicile.

- Minimum of 5 years of legal experience, with a focus on corporate or employment law.

- Proven leadership experience managing legal or compliance teams.

- Expertise in federal and state employment laws, as well as data privacy regulations.

- Strong contract drafting and negotiation skills.

- Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, with the ability to convey complex legal concepts clearly.

- Ability to work independently while effectively managing multiple priorities and projects.

Robert Half is the world's first and largest specialized talent solutions firm that connects highly qualified job seekers to opportunities at great companies. We offer contract, temporary and permanent placement solutions for finance and accounting, technology, marketing and creative, legal, and administrative and customer support roles.

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All applicants applying for U.S. job openings must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Benefits are available to contract/temporary professionals, including medical, vision, dental, and life and disability insurance. Hired contract/temporary professionals are also eligible to enroll in our company 401(k) plan. Visit  for more information.

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