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Managing Counsel, Employment
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Managing Counsel, Employment The counsel will wear both the lawyer hat and the HR hat to assist our growing team. Reporting directly to the CFO, must have been in-house before and understands how to change and wear these hats seamlessly as required by the business. A key role is a fundamental understanding of anti-discrimination laws, ADA, FMLA/medical leave laws/workers compensation, wage and hour, employee benefits, and regulatory employment requirements (e.g., filing an EEO-1). Will have to navigate these laws in day-to-day situations, as well as be able to draft policy, employment agreements, and consulting agreements (and negotiate those agreements) and generally assist the HR team. Conduct training (where possible) and be a strategic thought-partner working with the HR team and the executive team and guiding the culture of the company.

The candidate must hold a JD from an accredited law school with 5-8 years' experience ideally, with in-house experience preferred. Experience conducting internal investigations required. Working knowledge of the legal principles that govern the employer-employee relationship needed. Deep understanding of employment laws and how to apply them to day-to-day situations required. Knowledge of employee benefits and regulatory requirements (e.g., ACA compliance) required. Friendly, approachable, and able to become a trusted advisor to both the HR team and the executive team on issues related to employment law. A good sense of judgment along with the ability to assist the company in making difficult decisions required. Be proactive ? looking for ways to improve process and policy. Be comfortable in both a cultivation environment and a corporate environment. Possess strong negotiation and drafting skills and research and organizational skills. A high level of accuracy and attention to detail needed. Excellent communication skills required. Needs to be quick on their own feet and be comfortable giving advice in real-time and partnering closely with the HR team. Be organized, tracking legal requirements by state, like training requirements.
 
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