Larson Maddox · 1 day ago
Labor and Employment Counsel
Louisville, KY
Full-time
Onsite
Entry, Mid Level
$11K/yr - $140K/yr
2+ years expLarson Maddox is an established manufacturing organization seeking a Labor and Employment Counsel to join its in-house legal function. This role provides legal guidance across the business, focusing on labor and employment matters while also supporting a wide range of other legal needs.
ConsultingHuman ResourcesRecruitingStaffing AgencyTraining
Hiring Manager
Nicholas Beard
Responsibilities
Advise Human Resources and management on employment law matters such as workplace investigations, employee relations issues, discrimination and harassment claims, leave and accommodation requirements, and wage and hour compliance
Draft, revise, and interpret employment‑related policies and procedures; provide guidance on disciplinary actions and terminations
Support and participate in administrative proceedings, mediations, and arbitrations related to employment disputes
Support the management of employment‑related and commercial litigation in both state and federal courts, including legal research, discovery support, document review, and preparation of pleadings and filings
Monitor case deadlines, attend or assist with hearings, depositions, mediations, and arbitrations, and track settlement and resolution activities
Coordinate and oversee outside counsel to ensure effective legal strategy, cost control, and consistent communication
Provide legal support for mergers, acquisitions, and other corporate transactions, including due diligence review, transaction documentation, and coordination with internal and external stakeholders
Assist with post‑transaction integration efforts, including reviewing inherited liabilities, aligning employment practices, and supporting policy harmonization
Evaluate legal exposure related to workforce practices, operations, and internal policies, and recommend risk‑mitigation strategies
Develop, update, and maintain company policies and governance documents, including a multi‑state Code of Business Conduct
Advise internal teams on compliance obligations and emerging legal risks affecting business operations
Partner with safety, HR, and operations teams to manage workers' compensation claims across multiple jurisdictions
Support responses to workplace safety investigations and regulatory inquiries, including matters involving state agencies and federal OSHA
Manage relationships with outside counsel, claims administrators, and adjusters to ensure consistent case handling and reportings
Qualification
Required
Juris Doctor from an ABA-accredited law school and active bar admission in good standing
2-4 years of experience practicing labor and employment law, either in-house or in a law firm setting
Demonstrated ability to provide practical, business-focused legal advice across multiple issue areas
Preferred
Prior experience with commercial contracting and general corporate legal matters
Company
Larson Maddox
Larson Maddox is a legal recruitment agency that offers staffing, training, and consulting services.
1001-5000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Jake Knowlton-Parry
Managing Director - Global Head of Regulatory & Legal
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