Location: California-Remote
Department: Compliance
Position Type: Full Time-Exempt
Engage PEO, recognized on the “INC. 5000 Honor Roll for the Fastest Growing Private Companies” is seeking future Engagers ready to build a rewarding future. The Assistant General Counsel and Human Resources Consultant provides an interface to business clients regarding employee relations, human resources, and compliance issues.
WHAT WE OFFER: No billable hour requirements, a supportive and client-focused team environment, and a people-first culture that prioritizes well-being and balance. You’ll have opportunities to take on new challenges and grow your professional skills in a collaborative setting.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Juris Doctor degree from an accredited law school
• Admission to the California State Bar in good standing
• Human Resources and Employment Law experience in the State of California
• Strong employment law research and writing skills
• Outstanding interpersonal, communication and consulting skills
• Experience handling employment-related audits and drafting agency responses
• Excellent problem-solving and organizational skills
• Strong computer skills in Microsoft Office products
• Ability to work effectively in a team environment and individually, remotely and in person
• Ability to prioritize and execute deliverables efficiently in a fast-paced environment
• Adapts to innovative changes and process improvements

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• At least three (3) years of employment litigation experience
• California and multistate employment laws experience
• Experience with employment-related audits and responding to agency inquiries
• Proficiency in Spanish to effectively serve clients with varying language needs
• Professional Employer Organization (PEO) experience is a plus

• Consult with PEO clients’ business ownership and management across a multitude of industries.
• Share best practices related to the client’s employee relations issues, human resources, compliance, and strategic HR.
• Ability to critically analyze, draft and explain policies, practices, and employment procedures, and anticipate and mitigate potential human resources compliance concerns.
• Strategize and work collaboratively and effectively with others including as a team member with other subject matter experts, and with other client service teams to provide best in class comprehensive HR solutions to PEO clients.
• Develop, draft, and explain policies, procedures, and practices for a variety of human resources and employment related issues.
• Assist with or conduct human resources-related investigations, including those involving discrimination and harassment
• Develop and present human resources and compliance trainings.
• Oversee and monitor EPLI matters including assisting with pre-litigation EPLI matters, negotiating settlements, attending mediation, preparing responses to agency claims/audits, and managing panel counsel.
• Monitor legal developments across the country on behalf of Engage, research and draft related communications.
• Provide legal counsel for Engage Family of Companies.
• Productively work remotely with minimal supervision.
• Complete required domestic travel.