Counsel - remote in California

Job Category: Finance

Requisition Number: EMPLO
031014

• Posted :
  October 20, 2026
• Full-Time
• Remote

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Alameda, CA - Corporate Office
Alameda, CA 94501, USA

“They made it easier for me to live, breathe, eat, and stay clean. Without them, I’d be waiting somewhere, waiting for someone to give me a chance to live...” - Client from Telecare

What You Will Do to Change Lives

This position will report directly to the General Counsel, with a dotted line reporting relationship with the Chief Human Resources Officer. As a key legal advisor, the Employment Counsel will provide day-to-day advice and counsel to the organization on a wide variety of labor and employment-related matters. This attorney will partner with stakeholders across Telecare including human resources, finance, risk, benefits, corporate responsibility, and leadership and staff at all levels to drive business initiatives and employee relations strategies with the goal of minimizing and mitigating employment related risks, achieving economies of scale, and ensuring compliance with applicable regulatory and statutory requirements.

Although the Employment Counsel is regarded as an employment law subject matter expert, this individual will also have a strong working knowledge of traditional labor relations, as well as the flexibility and willingness to cultivate a diverse legal practice and to work in areas outside of labor and employment law as needed. The Employment Counsel will be responsible for overseeing settlement negotiations, and responding to agency actions, attorney demand letters, and single plaintiff complaints.

This attorney will have competencies in navigating employee benefit plans, review and evaluation of contracts, oversight of external legal counsel and/or supervising other attorneys and legal staff, and conflict resolution.

Shifts Available:

Full-Time | DAYS |

Shifts:

8:00 AM - 5:00 PM | Days:
Monday – Friday

Expected starting wage range is $ - $250,000. Telecare applies geographic differentials to its pay ranges. The pay range assigned to this role will be based on the geographic location from which the role is performed. Starting pay is commensurate with relevant experience above the minimum requirements.

What You Bring to the Table (Must Have)

• J.D. or equivalent degree from an accredited law school, with strong academic credentials
• California Bar Admission in good standing
• Practicing attorney with 5-7 years of experience specializing in employment law (some of which may have been in-house), including advising clients, conducting trainings, handling significant employment litigation including but not limited to wage and hour and employment practices matters, managing/supervising other attorneys, appearing before federal and state agencies, responding to attorney demand letters and single plaintiff complaints.
• Extensive knowledge of federal, state, and other laws and regulations relating to labor and employment matters
• Strong working knowledge of traditional labor law
• Demonstrated excellence in client service
• Ability to spot and analyze complex issues and devise practical strategies and solutions
• An action-oriented individual who can proactively partner with leadership in a fast-paced, demanding work environment
• Strong alignment with Telecare’s mission and core values
• All opportunities at Telecare are contingent upon successful completion and receipt of acceptable results of the applicable post-offer physical examination, 2-step PPD test for tuberculosis, acceptable criminal background clearances, excluded party sanctions, and degree or license verification. If the position requires driving, valid driver’s license, a motor vehicle clearance and proof of auto…