Employment counsel advise on everything that touches a company’s workforce. The work includes hiring and termination decisions, discrimination and harassment complaints and investigations, wage and hour compliance, leave and accommodation questions, policies and handbooks, restrictive covenants, labor relations, and managing employment litigation with outside counsel. Browse current in-house employment legal jobs and employment attorney jobs below, updated daily.

Employers look for labor and employment experience from a law firm or another legal department, along with the ability to partner with HR leaders on difficult people decisions.

For pay ranges, see our in-house counsel salaries guide; our guide to landing an in-house job is worth a read too. You may also like benefits counsel jobs and employment legal jobs.

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Who Is Hiring

GoInhouse listed about 255 employment and labor counsel openings in late October 2026, 20 of them remote. Employers hiring include SpaceX, Tanium, Brex, McKesson, Blue Cross NC and KBR.

What Employment Counsel Jobs Pay

In-house employment counsel are paid like other in-house lawyers at the same level. Robert Half’s 2027 Salary Guide puts in-house counsel base pay at about $98,750 to $134,750 early in a career and $162,500 to $226,000 at 10+ years, and Major, Lindsey & Africa reports a median $220,000 base for senior counsel. Across about 255 employment and labor counsel openings on GoInhouse in late October 2026, 172 posted pay. The middle of those salary ranges ran from about $157K to $245K, with a median of about $200K (some figures are base salary only); in-house pay often adds a bonus, equity and long-term incentives on top. See our in-house counsel salaries guide.

Many senior in-house searches run through legal recruiters; our legal recruiters directory lists 360+ US firms by city.

Latest Openings

  • Labor and Employment Lawyer with Wage and Hour at Crowdrx Careers Gmr (Dallas, TX)
    on November 4, 2026

    Labor and Employment legal Professional Wage & Hour/Payroll Compliance Lewisville Texas - Hybrid The Legal Department is seeking an experienced wage-and-hour and payroll compliance leader to report to the Assistant General Counsel, Labor & Employment. This role will provide enterprise-wide leadership for the assessment, design, and implementation of compliant pay practices across GMR’s complex, matrixed organization and large frontline workforce. The position will manage significant compliance...

  • Senior Corporate Counsel - Labor & Employment California at ALDI (Chicago, IL) – $246K
    on November 4, 2026

    ALDI is one of the fastest-growing retailers in the nation, and we are charting an aggressive growth course with plans to add 800 new stores by 2028, increasing to nearly 3,200 locations nationwide. You can play a vital part by joining our Legal team. Our Legal team is key to our strategic direction and the management of a wide range of legal matters impacting the business. As a member of this team, you'll support ALDI in achieving our company initiatives and upholding our core values. Position...

  • Supervisory General Attorney (Labor) (Supervisory Litigation Attorney) at NLRB – Division of Legal Counsel (United States) – $126K–$164K
    on November 4, 2026

    This position is located in the Contempt, Compliance, and Special Litigation Branch of the Division of Legal Counsel. This Branch conducts civil contempt litigation in the U.S. Courts of Appeals to coerce compliance with judgments enforcing orders of the Board and assists Regions in compliance work. The Branch also defends the Agency when programs, statutes, or outside proceedings threaten the Agency's ability to carry out its mission. This position has a basic education requirement listed...

  • Attorney-Adviser (Labor) (Counsel to Board Member) at NLRB – Office of Board Member Prouty (United States) – $107K–$140K
    on November 4, 2026

    This position serves as an Attorney-Adviser to a Member of the National Labor Relations Board. The Board is responsible for the adjudication of unfair labor practice cases and representation cases arising under the provisions of the National Labor Relations Act of 1935, as amended. This position has a basic education requirement listed under the Qualifications section of this announcement. You must meet all qualification requirements. All academic degrees and coursework must be completed at a...

  • Employment Law Section Workplace Investigations Deputy Attorney General at California Department of Justice (San Francisco, CA + 3 more) – $11K–$15K/mo
    on November 4, 2026

    Classification: DEPUTY ATTORNEY GENERAL III Working Title: Employment Law Section Workplace Investigations Deputy Attorney General Department: Department of Justice Job Control: JC-537362 Location: United States Telework: Hybrid Job Type: Permanent, Full Time Positions: Multiple Salary: $10,852.00 - $15,325.00 per Month Final Filing Date: 12/18/2026 Job Description and Duties Deputies assigned to the Investigations Group within the Employment Law Section (ELS) mainly conduct investigations. The...

  • Employment Law Section Deputy Attorney General IV at California Department of Justice (San Francisco, CA + 3 more) – $12K–$16K/mo
    on November 4, 2026

    Classification: DEPUTY ATTORNEY GENERAL IV Working Title: Employment Law Section Deputy Attorney General IV Department: Department of Justice Job Control: JC-537350 Location: Alameda County Telework: Hybrid Job Type: Permanent, Full Time Positions: Multiple Salary: $11,993.00 - $16,096.00 per Month Final Filing Date: 12/18/2026 Job Description and Duties Do you love litigation and want more trial experience? Are you committed to serving the people of the State of California? Are you interested...

  • Assistant General Counsel at California Agricultural Labor Relations Board (Indio, CA) – $8K–$12K/mo
    on November 3, 2026

    Classification: ATTORNEY Working Title: Assistant General Counsel Department: Agricultural Labor Relations Board Job Control: JC-529938 Location: United States Telework: Hybrid Job Type: Permanent, Full Time Positions: Multiple Salary: $7,969.00 - $12,026.00 per Month Final Filing Date: Until Filled Job Description and Duties Under direction of the Attorney Supervisor of the Investigation and Litigation Section I/II, within the Litigation, Program and Policy Branch, part of the General Counsel...

  • Director and Counsel, Labor and Employee Relations at Delta Air Lines (Atlanta, GA)
    on November 3, 2026

    United States, Georgia, Atlanta Hr & Labor 27-Oct-2026 Ref #: 34977 How you'll help us Keep Climbing (overview & key responsibilities) Delta is seeking a Director and Counsel, Labor and Employee Relations to provide strategic legal counsel and labor relations leadership in support of Flight Operations, the Operations Control Center (OCC), In-Flight Services and other Delta Divisions, as well as Labor Relations, Human Resources, and executive leadership. This role serves as a trusted advisor on...

  • Sr. Counsel, Employment at Tesla (Austin, TX + 1 more)
    on November 3, 2026

    Tesla is seeking an experienced and highly motivated Senior Counsel with a minimum of 10 years of employment law expertise to join our Legal Team. Based in Austin, Texas, Fremont, California, Palo Alto, California, or potentially another jurisdiction with significant Tesla operations, this role will provide strategic, high-level employment legal advice to internal business and HR teams with limited supervision. The position focuses on proactively identifying and mitigating employment law risks...

  • Associate Counsel, Employment & EHS at Tesla (Austin, TX)
    on November 3, 2026

    Tesla is seeking a junior attorney to join the Legal team supporting employment and environmental, health and safety functions. This role is suited for recent law school graduates or attorneys with 0-4 years of experience. The successful candidate will work closely with senior attorneys on legal research, drafting, project management, and administrative tasks while gaining hands-on in-house experience. Responsibilities • Conduct legal research and analysis on employment and EHS matters and...

  • Labor and Employment Counsel (Dallas, TX ) - Austin Industries at Austin Industrial (Dallas, TX)
    on November 3, 2026

    Austin Industries is one of the nation’s largest, most diversified U.S.-based construction companies. With more than 8,000 employee-owners, Austin Industries provides nearly every type of civil, commercial and industrial construction services through the expertise of our operating companies: Austin Bridge & Road, Austin Commercial and Austin Industrial. Austin Industries has an outstanding opportunity for a Labor and Employment Counsel at our corporate headquarters in Dallas, Texas. The Labor &...

  • Employment and Labor Counsel at Starkey (Minneapolis, MN) – $126K–$197K
    on November 3, 2026

    Join Starkey as an Employment & Labor Counsel at our headquarters in Eden Prairie, MN, where you'll play a critical role in shaping and supporting our global workforce. In this impactful position, you will lead employment and labor law initiatives across the enterprise, including employment litigation, compliance, training, compensation and benefits matters, and key legal support for Human Resources. You'll also help drive global legal governance strategies while partnering with leaders across...

  • Managing Counsel - Labor & Employment at ALDI (Chicago, IL) – $220K
    on November 3, 2026

    ALDI is one of the fastest-growing retailers in the nation, and we are charting an aggressive growth course with plans to add 800 new stores by 2028, increasing to nearly 3,200 locations nationwide. You can play a vital part by joining our Legal team. Our Legal team is key to our strategic direction and the management of a wide range of legal matters impacting the business. As a member of this team, you'll support ALDI in achieving our company initiatives and upholding our core values. The...

  • Senior Counsel - Employment, Litigation, and Investigations at Lucet (Leawood, KS) – $140K–$180K
    on November 3, 2026

    Who We Are At Lucet, we are industry leaders in behavioral health, dedicated to helping people live healthy, balanced lives. Our purpose is to advocate for and improve the overall well-being of those we serve, through balanced treatment of the mind and body. When you join Lucet, you become a valued member of our team, serving more than 15 million people across the U.S. Our employees have a passion for helping others - and it shows. From entry-level employees to senior leaders, we are inspired...

  • Employment and Compliance Counsel at Chainalysis (TELECOMMUTE) – $220K–$270K
    on November 3, 2026

    Compensation: $220K - $270K The Legal team at Chainalysis advises both internal and external stakeholders on the forefront of cryptocurrency and blockchain data analytics in a constantly evolving landscape. Our job is to ensure the company continues its rapid growth by employing sound and risk-based judgment to support operations around the company and influence a groundbreaking industry as it matures and becomes more widely adopted. As Employment and Compliance Counsel, you work within the...

  • Employment Counsel, Americas at Airwallex (New York, NY + 2 more) – $130K–$200K
    on November 3, 2026

    Compensation: $130K - $200K About Airwallex Airwallex is the AI-native financial operating system for a real-time, intelligent economy. More than 675,000 businesses, including McLaren Racing, Qantas, SHEIN, and TikTok, use us, directly or through our platform partners, to run their financial operations or build and monetize financial products of their own. We started in Melbourne in 2015 to build the infrastructure global commerce runs on. We're the regulated backbone behind global payments...

  • Labor Counsel at Surge AI (TELECOMMUTE)
    on November 3, 2026

    About Us Our mission is to raise AGI with the richness of human intelligence - curious, witty, imaginative, and full of unexpected brilliance. Surge was founded by engineers and researchers who dreamed of building the next generation of AI. Our platform powers the most capable models in the world, in partnership with the AI models you use every day. At Surge, we believe the path to AGI isn’t just about scaling compute - it’s about embracing the unlimited ceiling of human intelligence and...

  • Employment Counsel (Contractor) at Arceus (TELECOMMUTE) – $100–$150/hr
    on November 3, 2026

    Compensation: $100 – $150 per hour ABOUT At Arceus, we believe the way companies get legal support is overdue for reinvention. In-house teams are expected to move faster than ever, but the tools and delivery models available to them haven't kept pace. We're building the legal infrastructure layer for modern companies, pairing experienced attorneys with intelligent technology to deliver high-quality legal work at the speed growing businesses need. Our attorneys don't just practice law: they...

  • AVP Senior Legal Counsel (Labor) at AT&T (Dallas, TX) – $232K–$348K
    on November 2, 2026

    AT&T is seeking an AVP, Senior Legal Counsel skilled and experienced labor and employment lawyer to join our expert legal team in Dallas, Texas. This lawyer will advise on day-to-day labor and employment matters for a complex, highly-regulated company with more than 110,000 U.S. employees, over half of whom are union-represented. This position requires office presence of a minimum of 5 days per week and is only located in the location(s) posted. Key Responsibilities: Serve as an expert on a...

  • Real Estate Attorney at Brixmor Employment Company LLC (Atlanta, GA)
    on November 2, 2026

    We are seeking a Real Estate Attorney to join our Regional Legal Services team, with a primary focus on commercial retail leasing. This position will work under the direction of the VP of Regional Legal Services and will be responsible for drafting, reviewing, and negotiating leases, lease amendments, and related commercial real estate agreements. Responsibilities • Draft, review, and negotiate retail leases, amendments, and related agreements. • Manage assigned leasing transactions from...

  • Group Lead Intellectual Property Counsel at Dr Reddy's Laboratories Limited (Princeton, NJ)
    on November 2, 2026

    Job Description We are seeking an accomplished and strategic Group Lead Intellectual Property Counsel for Dr.Reddy's North America business. This role will partner closely with cross‑functional leaders to design, direct, and execute robust IP strategies that protect and advance Dr. Reddy’s mission of providing affordable and innovative healthcare solutions. The Group Lead will play a pivotal role in guiding patent litigation strategy across North America (small and large molecules), overseeing...

  • Labor and Employment Counsel (12 month), Human Resources at Providence School District (Providence, RI) – $125K–$137K
    on November 2, 2026

    This role is an exciting opportunity to serve as a leader within a diverse and dynamic team committed to transforming public education in the Providence Public School District (PPSD). We’re hiring someone who believes in the capacity of all students to achieve at high levels, and the ability to work collaboratively with a diverse set of partners and stakeholders to drive transformative change within and outside of an organization. We serve approximately 22,000 students at 37 elementary, middle...

  • Lead Counsel, Employment and Investigations at Corteva Agriscience (Indianapolis, IN + 1 more)
    on November 2, 2026

    Who are we, and what do we do? Corteva Agriscience, headquartered in Indianapolis, Indiana, is a top-tier global agricultural company that combines the power of science and technology to enrich the lives of those who produce and those who consume, ensuring progress for generations to come. Corteva provides innovative technologies for crop protection, pest and vegetation management, to serve the world's growing population. Corteva Agriscience is looking for a Lead Counsel, Employment &...

  • Lead Legal Counsel - Employment at Dexcom (San Diego, CA) – $156K–$261K
    on November 2, 2026

    The Company Dexcom Corporation (NASDAQ DXCM) is a pioneer and global leader in continuous glucose monitoring (CGM). Dexcom began as a small company with a big dream: To forever change how diabetes is managed. To unlock information and insights that drive better health outcomes. Here we are 25 years later, having pioneered an industry. And we're just getting started. We are broadening our vision beyond diabetes to empower people to take control of health. That means personalized, actionable...

  • Associate General Counsel II - Employment Law Advice & Counseling at Edward Jones (Phoenix, AZ)
    on November 2, 2026

    At Edward Jones, we partner for positive impact to improve the lives of our clients and colleagues, and together, better our communities and society. Our Legal team advances that purpose by helping the firm make thoughtful decisions, manage risk, and build sustainable practices. The Opportunity Edward Jones is seeking an experienced employment attorney to join the Legal division's collaborative Talent team and advise on sophisticated, enterprise-wide employment law matters. This broad advice...

  • General Attorney (Labor) (Honors Attorney) at NLRB – Office of The General Counsel (Washington, D.C.) – $102K–$133K
    on November 2, 2026

    This position is established as part of the National Labor Relations Board Honors Program. The Honors Program supports positions working in three different program areas: Board, General Counsel-Headquarters, and General Counsel-Field. This position is specifically for the General Counsel-Headquarters program area. The purpose of this position is to provide experience that exposes the employee to the full range of agency legal practices. Applicants must have successfully completed a full course...

  • VP, Associate General Counsel - Employment Law at Fidelity (Boston, MA) – $140K–$285K
    on November 1, 2026

    Fidelity will not provide immigration sponsorship for this position. Job Description: The FMR LLC Legal Department is seeking to hire a senior attorney to join the Employment Law Team ('ELT'). This team is responsible for all employment law and labor matters across Fidelity’s global financial services and venture investment businesses including advisory, regulatory, internal investigative, employment litigation, the employment aspects of corporate acquisitions and transactions, domestic and...

  • Attorney, Employment and Litigation at SEI Global Services (Philadelphia, PA)
    on November 1, 2026

    SEI is seeking an Employment and Litigation Attorney to join the Legal, Compliance, Corporate Development, and Risk (LCCDR) department and support the company’s U.S. and international operations. This position is ideal for an early-career attorney looking to gain experience across employment counseling, compliance, and litigation matters in an innovative, collaborative environment. The position reports to the lead attorney on the Legal Risk Management team, responsible for the global employment...

  • Senior Counsel, Employment Law at Mastercard (New York, NY) – $204K–$325K
    on November 1, 2026

    Our Purpose Mastercard powers economies and empowers people in 200+ countries and territories worldwide. Together with our customers, we’re helping build a sustainable economy where everyone can prosper. We support a wide range of digital payments choices, making transactions secure, simple, smart and accessible. Our technology and innovation, partnerships and networks combine to deliver a unique set of products and services that help people, businesses and governments realize their greatest...

  • Employment Attorney at Baystate Health (Boston, MA) – $211K–$242K
    on November 1, 2026

    Baystate Health is seeking an experienced Employment Attorney to join its Legal Department in Springfield, MA The Employment Attorney will provide strategic, practical legal guidance on a broad range of employment and labor relations matters. RESPONSIBILITIES: Reporting within the Legal Department and working under the oversight of the Chief Legal Officer, this role partners closely with organizational leadership, Human Resources, Risk Management, and other stakeholders to proactively identify...

  • Senior Corporate Counsel, Labor and Employment Law at Rosendin (San Francisco, CA + 12 more) – $222K–$292K
    on November 1, 2026

    Whether you’re a recent grad or a seasoned professional, you can experience meaningful career growth at Rosendin. Enjoy a true sense of ownership as you work with a proven industry leader on some of the most exciting and high-profile projects in the nation. We offer a wide range of job opportunities, competitive compensation, full benefits, an Employee Stock Ownership Plan and more. Why Rosendin? Committed. Innovative. Engaged. If you’re looking to take your career to the next level and work...

  • Senior Counsel - Labor & Employment Law (Cambridge, MA) at Philips (Cambridge, MA) – $209K–$333K
    on November 1, 2026

    Job Title Senior Counsel - Labor & Employment Law (Cambridge, MA) Job Description As Senior Counsel – Labor & Employment Law, you will report to the Head of Labor and Employment Law – US and be based in our Cambridge, MA office. You will join a busy, multidisciplinary legal team and work collaboratively across the Legal and People functions, as well as with business stakeholders in the U.S. and globally. In this role, you will advise on a broad range of employment law matters, including...

  • Managing Counsel, Employment, Disputes, & Litigation at Magnitude Software (TELECOMMUTE) – $160K–$201K
    on November 1, 2026

    About Us: insightsoftware is a global provider of reporting, analytics, and performance management solutions that unlock the potential of business data and transform the way finance and data teams operate. We empower leaders from over 32,000 organizations to make timely and intelligent decisions. Our comprehensive solutions span Financial Planning and Analysis (FP&A), Controllership, and Data and Analytics. We deliver finance teams the insights required to navigate any economic climate and...

  • Sr. Director & Associate General Counsel, US Litigation, Antitrust & Employment at Sandoz (Princeton, NJ) – $195K–$361K
    on November 1, 2026

    Job Description Summary The Sr. Director & Associate General Counsel, US Litigation, Antitrust & Employment will provide strategic legal support for Sandoz in the United States, with primary responsibility for managing high-impact litigation, disputes, investigations and antitrust matters. The role will serve as a trusted advisor to senior legal and business leadership and will provide support on labor and employment matters in partnership with People & Organization colleagues and outside...

  • Litigation Counsel Employment at AAA (Irvine, CA)
    on November 1, 2026

    Litigation Counsel Employment The chosen candidate will represent the Auto Club and related entities in employment litigation and provide employment-related legal advice to Human Resources and other business units. Responsibilities include: • Defending employment lawsuits and arbitrations as the lead trial attorney or partnering with outside counsel as necessary. • Developing litigation strategy and managing individual employment cases. • Analyzing legal demands and lawsuit pleadings to create...

  • Corporate Counsel - Employment at Watts Water (Boston, MA) – $142K–$166K
    on November 1, 2026

    We’re Watts. Together, we’re reimagining the future of water. We feel proud every day about what we do. We're all part of the same crucial mission, no matter what function we support -- it's to provide safe, clean water for the world, and to protect our planet's most valuable resource. What we do: For 150 years, Watts has built best-in-class products that are trusted by customers in residential and commercial settings across the world. We are at the forefront of innovation, working with...

  • Senior Employment Counsel at RingCentral, Inc (TELECOMMUTE + 1 more)
    on November 1, 2026

    Remote Contractor Position Say hello to opportunities. If you’re looking to be part of what’s next in communication, you’re in the right place. At RingCentral, we believe the best customer experiences happen when humans and AI work together. Our agentic voice AI portfolio—AIR, AVA, and ACE—brings together automation, assistance, and insights across the entire conversation lifecycle. The result? More seamless, intelligent experiences for businesses everywhere. With $2.5B+ in ARR and $250M...

  • Sr. Counsel, Employment Litigation at Tesla (San Francisco, CA + 1 more) – $212K–$342K
    on October 16, 2026

    Tesla is looking for an experienced litigation attorney to join our employment law team. The Sr. Counsel, Employment Litigation will represent and defend Tesla in all aspects of employment-related litigation matters. As a member of Tesla’s fun and fast-paced Legal Department, this attorney will be responsible for handling primarily single plaintiff employment disputes and related litigation matters with the assistance of a paralegal. Key to this role will be significant employment litigation...

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Employment Counsel Jobs FAQ

What does in-house employment counsel do?

Advises HR and managers on hiring, terminations, investigations, wage and hour rules, leave and accommodations, policies, restrictive covenants and labor relations, and manages employment litigation with outside counsel.

What experience do employers want?

Usually several years of labor and employment work at a law firm or another legal department, plus the judgment to partner with HR leaders on hard people decisions. Litigation experience helps for roles that manage disputes.

Are employment counsel jobs remote?

Many are hybrid or remote, since the work is advisory. Check the location on each listing, or browse remote legal jobs.

Updated October 2026.