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The Associate General Counsel, Employment & Corporate will report to Hadrian's General Counsel and will serve as the company's go-to legal advisor on employment, labor, and corporate matters, with a particular focus on supporting a large, non-exempt workforce across multiple facilities in different geographies. This is a strategic, hands-on role for a senior attorney with significant employment and labor law experience who likes to build and thrives in a high-growth, fast-paced environment. You will partner closely with the General Counsel and People and Operations teams to advise on workforce compliance, policy development and implementation, and labor and employment risk management.
Job Responsibility:
Advise on all aspects of labor and employment law, including: Wage and hour compliance
Hiring, termination, and performance management
Policies, handbooks, and employment agreements
Leaves of absence, accommodations, and workforce issues
Support workforce planning initiatives
Partner with cross-functional teams (People, Finance, Operations) to operationalize employment law compliance in a fast-paced advanced manufacturing environment
Draft, review, and negotiate employment agreements and related documents
Develop and maintain policies, playbooks, trainings, and guidance for managers and employees
Serve as a subject matter expert on HR and employment law best practices, ensuring compliance with federal, state, and local laws
Support any internal investigations or audits
Requirements:
JD from an accredited law school and active bar membership
10 - 15+ years of experience practicing employment law, preferably with exposure to non-exempt / hourly workforce matters in-house and/or in a law firm environment
Experience supporting a manufacturing, industrial, or operational workforce is highly desirable
Strong knowledge of federal, state, and local employment laws, including wage and hour, leave, and accommodations compliance, as well as labor practices
Hands-on experience building and advising on compliance systems
Hands-on experience drafting policies, employment agreements, training materials, and compliance documentation
Strong judgment and ability to advise senior leadership on strategic and operational decisions
Excellent communication and collaboration skills
Nice to have:
Experience in high-growth or startup environments
Experience with multi-state hourly workforce compliance
Familiarity with California employment law
Exposure to corporate governance, entity management, and operational compliance
Prior in-house counsel experience supporting People/HR teams in large ops organizations
Ability to translate complex legal requirements into practical guidance for managers and employees
Track record of building scalable processes and documentation to support rapid organizational growth
What we offer:
Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance plans for employees
401k
Relocation support may be provided for certain situations, based on business need