Job Summary
The Assistant General Counsel serves as the lead legal advisor on workforce matters, guiding the organization’s compliance with employment laws across federal, state, and local jurisdictions within a global portfolio. The role manages employment-related claims, oversees annual audits, and works closely with senior leaders to identify and reduce legal risks throughout the employee lifecycle.
Responsibilities
- Provide primary legal guidance on workforce and employment matters.
- Support compliance with federal, state, and local employment requirements across a global portfolio.
- Manage employment-related claims and lead annual audits.
- Partner with senior leadership to mitigate legal risks across the employee lifecycle.
Qualifications
- Juris Doctor (JD) from an accredited law school.
- Admission to the New York bar or another U.S. state bar.
- At least 10 years of employment law experience, including substantial in-house and law firm practice.
- Deep knowledge of employment regulations across multiple states.
Equinox provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.
