Senior Legal Counsel - Employment & Litigation

Job Description

Key Responsibilities:

• Legal Counsel and Compliance: Provide timely, comprehensive legal counsel and guidance on labor and employment issues, particularly regarding California employment law compliance.

• Policy and Procedure Oversight: Advise on and assist in the drafting, revising, and reviewing of HR policies to ensure compliance with federal, state, and local laws.

• Risk Management: Keep senior management informed of significant labor and employment decisions, new legislation, and regulatory changes affecting the company’s operations and policies.

• Training and Development: Provide training to the Human Resources team and business leaders on employment laws, including ADA, Title VII, FMLA, workplace safety, and workers’ compensation.

• Research and Investigation: Conduct thorough legal research and analysis to develop informed guidance on employment-related topics, including working conditions and safety requirements. Handle internal investigations, respond to employment-related claims, demand letters, and administrative complaints.

• Litigation Management: Assist in the management of various litigation and dispute resolution matters; coordinate with external legal counsel as needed.

• Legal Strategy Development: Support the broader legal team in formulating strategies to align legal approaches with business objectives.

• Strategic Business Support: Develop a deep understanding of the company's business, industry trends, and competitive landscape. Provide legal support to various business initiatives on an as-needed basis.

Requirements

• Juris Doctor (JD) from an accredited, top-tier law school.

• Licensed and in good standing to practice law.

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university.

• Minimum of 5 years of corporate legal experience, preferably in a large law firm or corporate legal department.

• Strong knowledge of California employment law, including experience managing wage and hour, class action/PAGA and OSHA matters.

Pay Transparency

This job posting may span more than one job level.The base salary range for this position in Diamond Bar is $170,000 - $210,000 annually.

Additionally, Newegg offers a wide range of benefits to U.S.-based employees, including medical, dental, and vision insurance, 401(k) program with employer match, and generous time off for vacation and sick.

To provide greater transparency to candidates, we share base pay ranges for all US-based job postings in California. We set standard base pay ranges for all roles based on function, level, and location. Final offer amounts are determined by multiple factors including, skills, depth of work experience and relevant licenses/credentials, and may vary from the amounts listed above.