Associate Counsel - Employment and Litigation
Victra
Mobile Communications
Durham, NC - USA
Senior Specialist / Project Manager
Experteer Overview
In this role you will support Victra’s in-house legal team on employment law and litigation matters. You will advise on hiring, discipline, wage and hour issues, investigations, and compliance, while coordinating with outside counsel on disputes. You’ll draft and review employment-related documents and help deliver training to HR and business leaders. This position offers mentorship, growth toward greater responsibility, and meaningful impact on policy and risk management within a fast-paced retail/telecom environment.
Compensation / Benefits
- paid training
- health, dental, and vision insurance
- 401k retirement plan
- tuition reimbursement
- employee discounts on Verizon services
- career pathing opportunities
Responsibilities
- Advise on a broad range of employment law issues including hiring, discipline, termination, wage and hour, commissions, accommodations, and workplace investigations
- Support litigation matters by coordinating with outside counsel, developing case strategies, and drafting pleadings and discovery responses
- Assist in internal investigations and responding to administrative agency complaints (EEOC, DOL)
- Support broader litigation matters including subpoenas
- Draft, review, and revise employment-related documents (employment agreements, separation agreements, policies)
- Conduct research to provide tailored advice for business decisions
- Assist HR and leaders on compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws
- Contribute to training programs on employment law and compliance topics
- Monitor changes in employment law and assess impact on policies and practices
- Collaborate cross-functionally to mitigate legal risks and support business initiatives
- Provide support to other members of the legal team as needed
Key requirements
- Juris Doctor (JD) from an accredited law school
- Active license to practice law in good standing
- 3-5 years of legal experience with a strong background in employment law and litigation
- Prior in-house experience preferred; law firm employment litigation background considered
- Strong analytical, negotiation, and communication skills
- Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment with sound judgment and discretion
Description
In this role you will support Victra’s in-house legal team on employment law and litigation matters. You will advise on hiring, discipline, …
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