
Assistant General Counsel, Labor and Employment
Voyager Technologies
full-time
Posted on:
Location Type: Remote
Location: Colorado • United States
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Salary
💰 $220,000 - $275,000 per year
About the role
- Provide real-time, pragmatic legal counsel to HR and business leaders on the full employee lifecycle: recruiting, compensation, performance management, leaves (FMLA/ADA), and separations.
- Provide labor and employment due diligence for Voyager’s active acquisition pipeline and lead the post-merger integration of new workforces.
- Manage and resolve employment-related disputes, administrative charges (EEOC, DFEH/CRD), and litigation. You will direct outside counsel, manage legal budgets, and drive cost-effective settlement or defense strategies.
- Develop and implement scalable workplace policies that reflect our culture of excellence while ensuring compliance with federal (FLSA, OFCCP, OSHA) and state-specific laws (with a heavy focus on California and Colorado).
- Act as a versatile legal resource for the broader organization. This includes:
- Advising on corporate governance and general risk mitigation strategies.
- Supporting data privacy initiatives and protection of company intellectual property.
Requirements
- Juris Doctor (J.D.) from an accredited law school.
- Active member in good standing of at least one U.S. State Bar (California preferred; ability to register as In-House Counsel required).
- 6+ years of progressive experience in Labor and Employment law. A mix of top-tier law firm training and in-house experience at a high-growth technology or defense company is strongly preferred.
- Deep knowledge of federal and state labor laws, including experience with government contractor compliance.
Benefits
- Flexible Time Off (FTO), empowering employees to take the time they need to recharge and maintain a healthy work-life balance
- Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage for employees and their families, with a significant portion of premiums covered by the company, and many benefits paid at 100% for employees
- Flexible, affordable gym memberships with 12,700+ options nationwide, including 24 Hour Fitness, EoS Fitness, Crunch Fitness, Anytime Fitness, Blink Fitness, Chuze Fitness, and more! No long-term contracts and FREE on-demand workout videos before you enroll
- 401(k) retirement plan with a company match of up to 4% to help you build long-term financial security
- Company wellness programs that support physical and mental well-being
- Additional voluntary benefits and employee support resources
- The opportunity to work alongside a highly talented team in an innovative, mission-driven environment
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Hard Skills & Tools
Labor and Employment lawEmployee lifecycle managementLegal counselDispute resolutionLitigation managementWorkplace policy developmentCompliance with federal lawsCompliance with state lawsData privacy initiativesRisk mitigation strategies
Soft Skills
AdvisingCommunicationLeadershipNegotiationProblem-solvingStrategic thinkingCollaborationOrganizational skillsInterpersonal skillsAdaptability
Certifications
Juris Doctor (J.D.)Active member of U.S. State Bar