Job Description

Job Title: Employment Counsel

Location: Burbank, CA

Salary: $150,000 - $180,000 base

Skills: Employment Law, Compliance, HR Management, Contracts, Risk Mitigation

About the Company / The Opportunity:

Are you a seasoned legal professional with expertise in employment law and compliance? We are a leader in the manufacturing industry and are seeking an Employment Counsel to join our corporate team. This in-house role offers the opportunity to provide strategic legal advice on a broad spectrum of employment and HR matters, ensuring compliance with labor laws and supporting the organization’s growth. This is a unique chance to work in a fast-paced environment while shaping HR policies and practices for a global manufacturing leader.

Responsibilities:

• Provide legal advice on employment compliance, including worker classification, wage and hour laws, and workplace safety.
• Draft, review, and negotiate employment contracts, separation agreements, and restrictive covenants (non-compete and confidentiality agreements).
• Oversee employment-related aspects of corporate transactions, such as mergers and acquisitions.
• Collaborate with HR managers to address compliance issues, conduct internal investigations, and manage sensitive employment matters.
• Supervise the Corporate HR team and provide strategic leadership on discipline, terminations, wage disputes, and other HR-related issues.
• Support and coordinate the defense of workers' compensation claims.

Must-Have Skills:

• Juris Doctor (JD).
• Active bar membership in good standing.
• Minimum 5 years of experience in employment law.
• HR experience.
• Solid experience in drafting and negotiating contracts (non-disclosure agreements, manufacturing supply agreements, vendor contracts, brokerage agreements, IP licensing, equipment leasing, loan agreements/notes, warehousing agreements, real estate leases and purchases, and M&A)

Nice-to-Have Skills:

• Experience with employment aspects of mergers and acquisitions.
• Previous in-house counsel experience within the manufacturing industry.
• Strong interpersonal communication.

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