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Who We Are As the United States’ largest light industrial staffing company and the first workforce-as-a-serviceprovider, our digital-first approach to staffing is rooted in a rich history of delivering high-quality, scalable workforce solutions to the organizations driving the American supply chain. Our colleagues are guided by our purpose of Championing People, Unlocking Potential and bring this to life every day as they help put hundreds of thousands of people to work at tens of thousands of companies across the country. The foundation of our culture is built upon a bridge to better, offering our colleagues rewarding and growth-oriented experiences that positively impact lives and businesses in innovative and meaningful ways. Job Summary The Corporate Counsel will report directly to Employbridge's Senior Counsel, Litigation and Compliance, and will be responsible for providing legal counsel and advice to internal staff regarding all aspects of employment law and labor law. Your Role & Responsibilities Demonstrate customer service focus by building sustainable relationships with internal and external customers through proactive and interactive communication.Excellent customer service skills including ability to react appropriately in stressful situations and deal with difficult customer situations diplomatically.Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws and regulations.Advise on the application of policies, procedures, laws, and regulations to specific factual situations.Work with Employbridge's human resources department and business units on strategies for managing risk around employment matters, including discipline, terminations, harassment, discrimination and wage and hour compliance.Conduct ongoing reviews and development of, and ensure compliance with, Employbridge's employment policies.Manage Employbridge's responses to state and federal fair employment practice claims, including EEOC and DOL claims.Demonstrate ability to analyze and interpret state and federal regulations and contract requirements and disseminate information in a comprehensible form to internal business partners and clients.Oversee and manage litigation related to Employbridge's employment and labor practices.Handle other in-house counsel-related matters. Preferred Education & Experience Require 5 years of relevant legal experience in labor and employment law.Law degree from an accredited law school, current license to practice law, and active and in good standing membership with a state bar. Competencies (Skills & Knowledge You’ll Bring) Identifies key components of problems and situations, and generates a range of creative solutions, evaluates them, and chooses the most appropriate option.Comes together to achieve organizational goals in order to succeed and grow.Communicates information and ideas clearly and articulately both in oral and written form, using appropriate language, style and methods depending on audience and the purpose of communication.Builds better relationships with leadership, customers, and colleagues by being trustworthy and working ethically.Takes balanced view of situations incorporating different perspectives. Recognizes priorities, weighs different options, and evaluates risks. Reaches logical conclusions and decides on appropriate plan of action.Responds positively to change and adapts to new situations quickly. Able to take on a diverse range of tasks equally effectively.Works independently, organizes and accurately prioritizes work, is detail-oriented and exceptionally organized, understands when urgency is required and uses good judgement in varied situations.Takes direction and accepts supervision with a willingness to be flexible with time and adjust to a changing work environment.Possesses in depth knowledge of federal and state employment laws and regulations, including Americans with Disabilities Act, Family Medical Leave Act, EEO laws, wage and hour and other federal, state and local laws affecting the employer-employee relationship.Has good judgment and ability to clearly and effectively articulate reasoned recommendations. Ability to work in a fast-paced environment, juggle multiple priorities and work with various stakeholders.Able to deliver proactive and practical counseling, training, and support to business and corporate units.Experience in managing outside counsel and developing and implementing successful case strategies. The anticipated annual base salary for this position in the US is $110,000 to $140,000. This range does not include any other compensation components or other benefits that an individual may be eligible for. The actual base salary offered depends on a variety of factors, which may include as applicable, the qualifications of the individual applicant for the position, years of relevant experience, specific and unique skills, level of education attained, certifications or other professional licenses held, and the location in which the applicant lives and/or from which they will be performing the job. EmployBridge is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to diversity and inclusion. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, marital status, disability, military or veteran status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. EmployBridge offers a competitive benefits package which includes Medical/Dental/Vision, prescription drug benefits, 401(k), paid time off and holidays, a wellness program, and incentive programs. We also offer a variety of career paths and encourage promotion from within.