Overview
General Counsel Jobs in Columbus, OH at Confidential
Title: General Counsel
Company: Confidential
Location: Columbus, OH
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Employment Practices, Litigation & Compliance:
Confidential | On-site Reports to: Executive Leadership / General Counsel
POSITION OVERVIEW A privately held, multi-location organization is seeking an experienced In-House Employment Counsel to serve as a strategic legal partner across employee relations, litigation management, HR compliance, and workforce risk. This role provides practical, business-oriented legal guidance to executive leadership, HR, and field operations while overseeing employment-related litigation and compliance initiatives nationwide. The ideal candidate brings deep employment law expertise, sound judgment, and the ability to balance legal risk with operational realities in a fast-paced environment.
CORE RESPONSIBILITIES
Employment Law & HR Advisory:
- Provide day-to-day legal guidance on employee relations, disciplinary actions, terminations, wage and hour issues, leave administration, accommodations, and workplace investigations.
- Interpret and apply federal, state, and local employment laws across multiple jurisdictions. Review, draft, and maintain employment policies, handbooks, agreements, and HR practices. Litigation & Claims Management manages employment-related litigation, administrative charges, and disputes, including coordination with outside counsel.
- Oversee agency matters involving EEOC, DOL, OSHA, and state regulatory bodies.
- Support internal investigations and develop mitigation strategies to reduce exposure.
- Compliance & Risk Management Lead employment compliance initiatives and proactive risk assessments.
- Monitor regulatory developments and advise leadership on emerging risks.
- Develop and deliver training to leadership and HR teams on employment law and compliance best practices.
- Field & Business Partnership Act as a trusted legal advisor to field leadership and operational teams.
- Travel as needed to support investigations, hearings, or high-risk employee matters. Collaborate cross-functionally to align legal strategy with business objectives.
- Succession Planning & Workforce Strategy Advise executive leadership on succession planning, executive transitions, and workforce restructuring from a legal and compliance perspective.
- Support the development of employment agreements, confidentiality provisions, and post-employment restrictions.
QUALIFICATIONS
- Juris Doctor (JD) from an accredited law school.
- Active bar membership in at least one U.S. jurisdiction.
- 5–10+ years of employment law experience, preferably in an in-house or hybrid role.
- Strong background in managing employment litigation and agency matters.
- Experience supporting multi-state or multi-location operations strongly preferred.
- Exceptional judgment, communication, and stakeholder management skills.
