Legal Counsel - Employment Law

At least 5 years experience practicing employee relations, compliance, and workplace investigations (private practice, in-house, or combined across both settings). Collaborate with external legal counsel as needed for complex cases or specialized legal matters.

As Legal Counsel - Employment Counsel you will handle varied matters including:

• Provide legal guidance on employment law matters, including hiring, terminations, compensation, and workplace policies.
• Draft, review, and update employment agreements and other related documentation and contracts.
• Advise HR and management teams on compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws.
• Manage and resolve employee relations issues, including investigations and disciplinary actions.
• Support the company in litigation and disputes related to employment matters.
• Conduct training sessions on employment law topics for HR and management teams.
• Monitor and analyze new legislation and regulations affecting labor and employment law compliance.
• Collaborate with external legal counsel as needed for complex cases or specialized legal matters.

MPI does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, marital status, or based on an individual's status in any group or class protected by applicable federal, state or local law. MPI encourages applications from minorities, women, the disabled, protected veterans and all other qualified applicants.

Great new hybrid in-house Employment Counsel role!Opportunity to work with a leading global team on varied employment matters.

The successful Legal Counsel - Employment Law should have:

• JD degree from an accredited U.S. law school.
• Admission in good standing from at least one U.S. State Bar.
• Strong knowledge of federal, state, and local employment laws and regulations.
• At least 5 years experience practicing employee relations, compliance, and workplace investigations (private practice, in-house, or combined across both settings).
• Ability to provide clear, practical, and business-oriented legal advice.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills to effectively work with HR and management teams.
• Detail-oriented with excellent organizational and analytical abilities.

Global employer in the CPG industry, this is a hybrid role based out of a prestigious Broomfield, CO office.

The successful Legal Counsel - Employment Law will benefit from:

• Competitive salary ranging from $139,000 to $154,000 (depending on relevant experience).
• Annual bonus.
• Highly competitive PTO, family and medical leave allowances.
• Medical, dental, vision and health savings plan.
• Life insurance.
• Up to 4% 401(k) contribution.

Interested? Apply today.