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Corporate Counsel

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Who We Are

Robert Half, one of FORTUNE’s World’s Most Admired Companies and a Fortune 100 Best Companies to Work For is hiring for a Corporate Counsel to join the Legal department.

We are seeking an experienced and pragmatic employment attorney to join our in-house Legal Department. This role will provide strategic legal advice and day-to-day counseling to Human Resources, business leaders, and other internal stakeholders on a broad range of employment law issues affecting a nationwide staffing and talent solutions organization. The successful candidate will combine strong legal judgment with practical business acumen and a collaborative approach to solving complex workplace issues.

What You'll Do

  • Advise the Company on a wide range of federal, state, and local employment law matters.
  • Provide legal guidance regarding harassment, discrimination, retaliation, whistleblower, disability accommodation, leave of absence, and workplace investigations.
  • Counsel business leaders and Human Resources on wage and hour compliance, including employee classification, overtime, meal and rest periods, pay practices, and related compliance issues.
  • Advise on restrictive covenant matters, including noncompetition, nonsolicitation, confidentiality, and trade secret issues, while navigating varying state laws.
  • Support litigation strategy by partnering with outside counsel on employment claims, agency charges, class and representative actions, and other employment-related disputes.
  • Review, draft, and negotiate employment-related agreements, policies, and training materials.
  • Monitor changes in employment laws and regulations and provide practical guidance to ensure ongoing compliance.
  • Deliver legal training to Human Resources and business leaders on employment law developments and risk mitigation.
  • Partner with cross-functional teams to develop legally compliant business solutions that align with operational objectives.

What You'll Need

  • J.D. from an accredited law school and active membership in at least one U.S. state bar.
  • Significant experience practicing employment law, preferably with a combination of law firm and in-house experience.
  • Demonstrated experience advising on:Harassment, discrimination, retaliation, and whistleblower matters; Wage and hour compliance and litigation, including state-specific employment laws; Restrictive covenants, including noncompetition, nonsolicitation, confidentiality, and trade secret issues; Employment policies, investigations, and workplace accommodations.
  • Experience supporting or advising staffing, contingent workforce, or multi-state employers is highly desirable.
  • Strong analytical, communication, and problem-solving skills, with the ability to provide practical, business-oriented legal advice.
  • Experience managing outside counsel and employment litigation is preferred.

Preferred Experience

  • Experience advising staffing companies, temporary services employers, or organizations with a multi-state workforce is strongly preferred.
  • Familiarity with the unique employment law issues affecting the staffing industry - including joint employment, contingent workforce arrangements, and multi-jurisdictional compliance - is a significant advantage.

What We're Looking For

  • The ideal candidate is a trusted legal advisor who exercises sound judgment, communicates effectively with business leaders, and thrives in a collaborative, fast-paced environment. This individual will be comfortable balancing legal risk with business objectives while helping the Company maintain a strong culture of compliance and ethical business practices.

The typical annual salary range for this position is shown below and is negotiable depending upon experience and location. The position is eligible for a discretionary annual bonus.

$147,000.00 - $223,000.00

We offer exceptional earning potential and a competitive benefits package, including group health insurance benefits (medical, vision, dental), FSA and HSA healthcare accounts, life and accident insurance, adoption and fertility assistance, paid parental leave of up to 6 weeks, and short/long term disability. Robert Half provides paid time off for vacation, personal needs, and sick time. The amount of Choice Time Off (CTO) our people receive varies based on their years of service and is pro-rated based on the hours worked per week. A new hire earns up to 17 days of CTO per calendar year. Our people also receive up to 11 paid holidays per calendar year. We also offer the opportunity to contribute to our company 401(k) savings and investment plan or deferred compensation plan (if eligible), with an employer match of 100% on the first 3% of your contributions for eligible employees. Learn more at https://roberthalfbenefits.com.

Robert Half Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. M/F/Disability/Veteran

As part of Robert Half’s Corporate Services facility employment process, any offer of employment is contingent upon successful completion of a background check.

Our recruiters use their expertise and may utilize AI to help with their evaluation of candidates.

Robert Half is committed to being an equal employment employer offering opportunities to all job seekers, including individuals with disabilities. If you believe you need a reasonable accommodation in order to search for a job opening or to apply for a position, please contact us by sending an email to [email protected] or call 1.855.744.6947 for assistance.

In your email please include the following:

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  • The location(s) (city, state) to which you would like to apply.

For positions located in San Francisco, CA: Robert Half will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance.

For positions located in Los Angeles County, CA: Robert Half will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records in accordance with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act.

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