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Latitude Legal · 2 hours ago

Labor & Employment Attorney (Ad-Hoc Project Basis; Fully Remote)

United States

Part-time

Remote

Senior Level, Lead/Staff

$225K/yr - $255K/yr

8+ years exp

Latitude Legal is assisting a leading company in the energy and advanced technology sector in finding an experienced Labor and Employment Attorney. The role involves providing strategic legal guidance on employment matters, workplace policies, compliance, and workforce initiatives on an ad-hoc project basis.

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Responsibilities

Advise on labor and employment matters, including workplace policies, compliance, employee relations, and labor disputes

Draft, review, and negotiate employment-related documents, such as offer letters, employment agreements, separation agreements, and internal policies

Provide counsel on employment aspects of business initiatives, including mergers, acquisitions, and organizational changes

Partner with management and HR teams on workforce planning, performance management, disciplinary actions, and terminations

Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws and regulations, including wage and hour, anti-discrimination, and harassment standards

Assist in resolving labor disputes, grievances, and workplace investigations, offering strategic guidance to mitigate legal and operational risk

Collaborate with cross-functional teams—including HR, finance, operations, and leadership—to maintain consistent application of policies and regulatory compliance

Deliver practical, business-focused legal solutions that support organizational objectives

Stay informed of evolving employment laws and regulations, particularly in regulated industries, and advise the company accordingly

Support ad-hoc labor and employment projects, including training, policy updates, and other special initiatives

Qualification

LaborEmployment LawJuris Doctor (J.D.)Drafting Employment DocumentsMergersAcquisitionsWorkplace InvestigationsStrategic Legal AdviceCommunication SkillsOrganizational SkillsProject Management

Required

Juris Doctor (J.D.) from an accredited law school and active license to practice law in the United States

Minimum 8+ years of experience in labor and employment law, handling complex matters such as wage and hour disputes, discrimination, harassment, workplace issues, and labor disputes

Proven ability to provide independent legal guidance on both transactional and advisory employment matters

Skilled in drafting, reviewing, and advising on employment policies and related documents, including offer letters, employment agreements, and separation agreements

Experience advising on labor and employment issues in the context of business initiatives, including mergers, acquisitions, and organizational changes

Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to convey complex legal guidance clearly to stakeholders

Strong organizational and project management skills, with the ability to prioritize multiple ad-hoc assignments and meet deadlines

Demonstrated sound judgment and the ability to provide practical, strategic legal advice

Commitment to delivering high-quality, timely legal support in a flexible, project-based environment

Professional, reliable, and proactive in providing exceptional legal guidance to internal stakeholders