Staff Attorney - US Employment Law

<p class="font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal"><strong>Who We Are:</strong> At Career Team, we work to accelerate the human condition. Our award-winning portal, Career EDGE, transforms lives across the U.S.—and behind every compliant experience is a legal expert like you.</p> <p class="font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal">We are looking for a Philippines-based <strong>Employment Attorney</strong> to support our Legal Department, with a focus on U.S. employment and labor law. Reporting directly to the General Counsel, this individual will play a vital role in supporting our U.S. workforce operations—advising on employment compliance, supporting HR on personnel matters, and managing employment-related policies and risk across multiple U.S. states. This is a unique opportunity to practice U.S. employment law at scale while helping drive positive social impact. This is a fully remote position working night shift hours.</p> <p class="font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal"><strong>Key Responsibilities:</strong></p> <ul class="[li_&amp;]:mb-0 [li_&amp;]:mt-1 [li_&amp;]:gap-1 [&amp;:not(:last-child)_ul]:pb-1 [&amp;:not(:last-child)_ol]:pb-1 list-disc flex flex-col gap-1 pl-8 mb-3"> <li class="font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2">Advise on U.S. federal and state employment law matters, including wage-and-hour compliance (FLSA and state analogues), meal and rest break requirements, expense reimbursement, leave laws (FMLA, state paid leave programs), and worker classification.</li> <li class="font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2">Support multi-state employment compliance as the company's U.S. workforce footprint grows, including monitoring new and changing state and local employment laws.</li> <li class="font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2">Draft, review, and maintain employment-related documents, including offer letters, employment agreements, restrictive covenants, separation agreements, and employee handbooks and policies.</li> <li class="font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2">Partner with HR on personnel matters, including performance management, accommodations (ADA), disciplinary actions, and terminations.</li> <li class="font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2">Conduct and support internal investigations into employee complaints, including harassment, discrimination, retaliation, and wage claims.</li> <li class="font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2">Support management of employment-related disputes and litigation, including coordinating with outside counsel, managing discovery and document collection, and assisting with administrative agency matters (EEOC, state agencies, DOL).</li> <li class="font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2">Advise on employment aspects of insurance coverage, including EPLI policies, claims reporting, and coverage analysis.</li> <li class="font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2">Monitor pay practices, payroll tax compliance, and employer withholding obligations in coordination with finance and payroll teams.</li> <li class="font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2">Develop and deliver employment law training for managers and HR staff.</li> </ul> <p class="font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal"><strong>What You Bring:</strong></p> <ul class="[li_&amp;]:mb-0 [li_&amp;]:mt-1 [li_&amp;]:gap-1 [&amp;:not(:last-child)_ul]:pb-1 [&amp;:not(:last-child)_ol]:pb-1 list-disc flex flex-col gap-1 pl-8 mb-3"> <li class="font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2">Law degree and active license to practice in the Philippines. A law degree from a U.S. law school (J.D.) or admission to a U.S. state bar is strongly preferred.</li> <li class="font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2">Significant experience or formal education in U.S. employment and labor law, whether through practice, LL.M. coursework, or sustained work supporting U.S. employers.</li> <li class="font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2">Familiarity with wage-and-hour litigation and multi-state compliance (California experience a strong plus).</li> <li class="font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2">Located in the Philippines with night shift work hours (to overlap with U.S. team).</li> <li class="font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2">Exceptional written and verbal English communication skills.</li> <li class="font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2">Highly organized, detail-oriented, and proactive in identifying and resolving legal issues.</li> <li class="font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2">Ability to work independently while collaborating with a remote U.S.-based team.</li> <li class="font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2">A commitment to ethical, mission-driven legal practice.</li> </ul> <p class="font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal"><strong>Why Join Career Team?</strong></p> <ul class="[li_&amp;]:mb-0 [li_&amp;]:mt-1 [li_&amp;]:gap-1 [&amp;:not(:last-child)_ul]:pb-1 [&amp;:not(:last-child)_ol]:pb-1 list-disc flex flex-col gap-1 pl-8 mb-3"> <li class="font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2">Work for a growing, purpose-driven company with a national reach.</li> <li class="font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2">Enjoy a fully remote work environment with a flexible schedule.</li> <li class="font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2">Be part of a collaborative and values-driven team.</li> <li class="font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2">Opportunities for continuous learning and professional growth.</li> </ul> <p class="font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal"><strong>Ready to Apply?</strong> Click below to submit your resume. We can't wait to meet you!</p><div class="content-conclusion"><p><strong>About Career Team:</strong><br>Founded in 1996, Career Team is socially conscious organization that seeks to close the nation’s opportunity divide through government-funded workforce development programs designed to help individuals get the skills, knowledge, and resources needed to obtain quality employment.&nbsp; In addition to administering these programs, Career Team develops and leverages cutting-edge software tools to ignite transformative change within the workforce development industry.&nbsp; Career Team is revolutionizing the operational landscape for workforce development professionals through its Career Edge platform, which includes state-of-the-art job training tools and advanced case management systems.&nbsp; For more information see <a href="https://www.careeredge.com">www.careeredge.com</a> and <a href="https://www.careerteam.com">www.careerteam.com</a>.</p> <p>Career Team’s outstanding record has resulted in numerous honors, including:</p> <ul> <li>Named by Inc. Magazine as one of America's 500 fastest growing privately held companies</li> <li>Recipient of the US Chamber of Commerce Blue Chip Enterprise Award for innovation</li> <li>Featured by 60 Minutes, CNN, Money Magazine, Inc. Magazine and the British Broadcasting Network as an innovative, government funded solutions program</li> <li>Invited to the White House after being cited by the National Welfare-to-Work Partnership and National Alliance of Business as a top 10 US training provider</li> </ul> <p><strong>Career Team is an Equal Opportunity Employer.&nbsp;</strong> All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, or national origin.</p> <p><strong>Background Check Requirements. </strong>Employment is contingent upon successful completion of a background check (including criminal, prior employment and education verification). Failure to satisfactorily complete the background check may affect the application status of applicants or continued employment of current employees who apply for the position.</p> <p>&nbsp;</p></div>