Senior Counsel - Employment
Senior Counsel - Employment
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$ 152000 - 168000
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Job Description
Job description
COMPANY PROFILE
Great Minds a mission driven Public Benefit Corporation brings teachers and scholars together to craft exemplary instructional materials that inspire joy in teaching and learning. Our English curriculumWit & WisdomEureka Math andPhD Science all support teachers as they take students beyond rote learning to provide a deeper more complete understanding of the humanities mathematics and the sciences. Founded in 2007 Great Minds now employs more than 1000 people.
For additional information please visit: www.greatminds
OUR MARKET POSITION
Great Minds Eureka Math is the most widely used curriculum in the history of American education. It enjoys an unrivaled 40 net promoter score. Eureka and its sister products Wit & Wisdom English and PhD Science embrace much higher expectations for all students and all teachers. In a market dominated by scripted procedural materials that drive expectations down Great Minds produces curricula that celebrate knowledge respect the craft of teaching and acknowledge the true capabilities of students.
Job Purpose
Reporting to the General Counsel the Senior CounselEmployment will serve as a trusted advisor to business leaders and Human Resources partners providing practical businessfocused legal counsel on employment law matters. This is a critical role balancing business needs while ensuring compliance with evolving labor laws proactively mitigating risk and supporting a fair and consistent employee experience across the organization.
Responsibilities
Advise leadership human resources and other stakeholders on employment law matters including hiring performance management compensation accommodations terminations and workplace investigations.
Develop and implement scalable policies processes and programs that ensure compliance with federal state and local employment laws.
Partner with HR and business teams to proactively identify and address employment law risks ensuring consistency and fairness in employeerelated decisions.
Manage and resolve internal employmentrelated escalations investigations and disputes collaborating with external counsel as needed.
Provide strategic guidance on employmentrelated aspects of business initiatives including M&A due diligence and workforce restructuring.
Track and analyze employment law developments advising leadership on key risks trends and compliance obligations.
Job requirements
Requirements
7 years of experience practicing employment law in a multistate environment
Deep knowledge of federal state and local labor and employment laws
Strong business acumen with the ability to provide pragmatic solutionsoriented legal advice
Ability to collaborate crossfunctionally and influence stakeholders at all levels
Excellent judgment analytical skills and the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fastpaced environment
Required Education
J.D. from an accredited law school and active bar membership
Status
Fulltime
Remote
If in DC in office 1x a week
If in Atlanta 2x a month meetings
Location
Metro Atlanta
DC Metro Area
The expected base salary range for this position is $152000$168000 however the offered salary may be higher or lower than the above range dependent on numerous factors including but not limited to location work experience skills and internal equity considerations. The base salary is not inclusive of benefits or other incentives.
A cover letter and resume are required to be considered for this position.
New employees will be required to successfully complete a background check.
Any communication to applicants relating to the Great Minds hiring process will only come from email addresses with the domains greatminds or greatminds.recruitee. If in the course of the application or hiring process with Great Minds you are contacted through another domain are requested to provide banking or other sensitive information or you note any other suspicious activity please contact
Great Minds is an equal opportunity employer. We will extend equal opportunity to all individuals without regard to race religion color sex (including pregnancy sexual orientation and gender identity) national origin disability age genetic information or any other status protected under applicable federal state or local laws. Our policy reflects and affirms the organizations commitment to the principles of fair employment and the elimination of all discriminatory practices.
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