Associate General Counsel jobs in Oakland, CA

We are currently seeking an Associate General Counsel-Employment and Labor!

The associate general counsel provides direct support to Human Resources and executives by offering legal advice stemming from the relationship between employer and employees. The attorney is responsible for assisting the General Counsel and Human Resources department in the management and handling of all labor and employment-related matters in the Company.

Responsibilities include:

• Provides in-house legal counsel on labor and employment-related matters, which may include, but are not limited to, human resources issues, wage and hour law, workers’ compensation, unemployment, and other state agency claims, labor relations, employee benefits, employment agreements, and policy-related issues, FMLA matters, employment-related litigation, grievances and arbitrations and generally assists the General Counsel, Labor Relations and Human Resources Department.
• Ensures compliance with all applicable laws, regulations, and policies.
• Identifies and assesses legal risks and opportunities within the labor and employment area and advises accordingly.
• Independently handles legal matters and projects ranging from basic to complex.
• Recognizes when to elevate certain matters to the attention of the General Counsel.
• Supervises, manages, and evaluates outside counsel on employment-related matters including litigation.
• Advocates Apartment Management Consultants’ interests in assigned matters.
• Establishes and maintains relationships, credibility, and trust with clients, stakeholders, legal team members, and other colleagues.
• Perform other tasks as assigned from time to time by the General Counsel.

Requirements:

• 5 years of general labor and employment litigation
• Experience working in a multistate organization and complying with federal, state, and local employment laws
• Experience with employment-related litigation and administrative proceedings
• Experience with arbitration and mediation
• Experience with drafting and implementing company employment policies
• Experience with California employment law

• Understanding of federal, state, and local employment laws
• Ability to communicate with others – employees, management, legal advisors
• Process improvement and implementation
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite or related software.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality, and to exercise discretion and good judgment.
• Competence as a lawyer; ability to manage heavy workload in a high-pressure environment.

Additional Information:

Apartment Management Consultants (AMC) is a leader in the property management industry. Our passion for helping people, creating authentic relationships, and common values has established a working environment that undeniably stands out. Every day our associates have the opportunity to collaborate together in a thriving culture with a determined attitude that inspires and rewards original ideas. AMC provides significant career advancement opportunities, competitive compensation, benefits, and incentive programs.

Compensation: $150,000.00 -$175,000.00 per year

• Vacation & Sick Time for Full & Part-Time Employees
• Health and Wellness Programs
• Empower 401K and Roth IRA- Including Free Financial Advisors and Employer Match
• 9 Paid Holidays per year
• Employee Referral Incentives
• Bonus and Commission Opportunities
• Employee Rent Discount Program
• Professional Development Training
• Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Accident, Critical Illness, Hospital Indemnity, and Short-Term Disability coverage is available

*Outlined benefits are subject to change and may vary based on location or employee status*

If you are looking for an exciting employment opportunity, AMC is the employer for you!

Application Link: https://jobs.ourcareerpages.com/jobapplication/876123?appsource=ccp

AMC, LLC is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, national origin, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation and gender identity), age, disability or genetic information.