Counsel, Corporate and Employment Law

Summary

Join Care Access as a Legal Counsel and provide timely legal advice and representation in employment, workplace, and corporate matters. Collaborate with the People team, HR, and business leaders on global employment issues, including hiring, terminations, and investigations. Draft and edit employment-related documents, assess legal risks, and assist with pre-litigation and litigation efforts. Maintain corporate files, research legal issues, and assist with M&A transactions. This remote position requires strong organizational skills, proficiency in Microsoft Office, and a JD with 3-6+ years of experience in employment or corporate law.

Requirements

• Ability to maintain timely responses and communication to internal stakeholders, with a customer service mindset
• Growth mindset and willingness to learn new skills and areas of the law to meet evolving business needs
• Team player capable of leading and participating within cross-functional project teams to meet key milestones under tight timelines
• Strong organizational and case management skills
• Proficient with Microsoft Office applications (Word, Outlook, Teams, and Excel)
• Demonstrate professionalism in all situations and work effectively with a range of individuals at all levels of the business
• Ability to evaluate and escalate risk to ensure appropriate decision-making
• High attention to detail
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment
• Critical thinker and problem solver
• Ability to work effectively in a self-directed remote environment
• Proper home office set-up including a private space for legal communication and high-speed internet (at minimum: 100MB up and 15 MB down, 5 GHz router)
• For this position, you must be currently authorized to work in the United States without the need for sponsorship for a non-immigrant visa
• Juris Doctorate (JD) and active bar membership in good standing
• 3-6+ years of experience in Employment or Corporate Law
• Active law license in at least one U.S. state, with eligibility for in-house practice in your state of residence

Responsibilities

• Provide advice and support to our People team, HR Business Partners and the business on a broad range of global employment and workplace issues (currently U.S., Canada, European Union, and Brazil with potential for expansion) including hiring, terminations, performance management, leaves of absence, investigations, accommodations, organizational design, and other employment-related matters
• Collaborate with other lawyers on the team with respect to advice and counseling provided to HR and other cross-functional partners
• Collaborate with senior leaders in work on employment-related projects, including internal process reviews, new policy implementation, and training programs
• Draft and edit employment-related documents, correspondence, agreements, processes and policies
• Assess legal risk and provide solutions for resolving workplace and employment disputes
• Assist in pre-litigation and litigation efforts including evidence gathering and analysis, legal research, discovery, pleading review, deposition prep, and outside legal counsel management
• Respond to third-party subpoenas and assist with record requests
• Participate in the creation and delivery of training related to employment law matters
• Stay informed of regulatory and legislative changes and other employment law developments and advise stakeholders on legal changes and developments
• Build and manage relationships with external counsel efficiently
• Analyze employment-related contracts in response to business questions and provide advice and research information to business executives and others in Legal to assist with business decisions
• Maintain corporate files for related entities and affiliates, including preparing drafts of board resolutions, filing periodic disclosures, and meeting corporate requirements for the relevant jurisdiction
• Research various legal issues related to corporate law and transactions
• Assist with M&A transactions, from due diligence to closing, coordinating andcollaborating with internal teams and externalcounsel
• Develop deep business knowledge to provide clear legal recommendations to internal stakeholdersregarding potential corporate structures, transactions, and other corporate matters
• Assist with updating contract templates and contract review as needed
• Other duties as assigned

Preferred Qualifications

The ideal candidate will have strong knowledge of workplace law and/or previous experience in human resources

Benefits

• Paid Time Off (PTO) and Company Paid Holidays
• 100% Employer paid medical, dental, and vision insurance plan options
• Health Savings Account and Flexible Spending Accounts
• Bi-weekly HSA employer contribution
• Company paid Short-Term Disability and Long-Term Disability
• 401(k) Retirement Plan, with Company Match