VP of Legal and Employment

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Job SummaryWe are looking for an experienced Employment Attorney to join our dynamic, fast growing company. As the sole Employment Attorney in our organization, you will play a key role in providing legal support for management and supervisors that effect all levels of front-line workers predominantly in California and nationwide.

You are a highly experienced legal professional with a desire for working in a collaborative and results-driven environment. With deep legal expertise, you seek to be a valued member of a dynamic and successful business team. You are strategic, possess strong relationship-building skills, and have a dynamic presence that enables you to effectively advise and collaborate across all levels of an organization. Recognized as approachable and a true trusted advisor, you provide insightful legal counsel that supports all facets of the business. A natural problem solver, you are deeply committed to your work and team, serving as an internal coach to management and peers by proactively identifying and resolving issues, mitigating risk, and fostering best-in-class management practices.


You have a passion for working in a highly collaborative, get-stuff-done environment. You’re a seasoned professional, with deep legal expertise and you’re looking to be a valued member of a dynamic and successful business team. You’re strategic, have strong relationship building skills and a dynamic personality that allows you to work with and advise all levels of an organization. You are seen as approachable and are truly a trusted advisor or “counselor” to all aspects of the business. You’re a natural born problem solver, passionate about your work and your team. You are an internal coach to management and peers by helping them identify and resolve issues, while mitigating risk and encouraging excellent management practices.Job Description

Essential Job Functions:

• Develop and oversee the company’s legal strategy to ensure compliance with all applicable laws and regulations.
• Develop company policies and training in accordance with  California employment law in a variety of areas such as onboarding practices, wage and hourly, record keeping, payroll and other pertaing state specific requirements.
• Work closely with HR, Operations, Finance and other resources and personnel to proactively review and implement changes to policies and procedures across the organization.
• In partnership with HR, oversee the legal issues regarding the company’s “Let’s Connect” program aimed at creating a safe, anti-discriminatory, anti-bullying and diverse workplace. Monitor and address issues raised, working with a variety of employees across the organization. Use data from the “Let’s Connect” platform to introduce programs that mitigate risk and provide for a better work environment and experience for all employees.
• In partnership with HR, oversee the legal issues regarding the company’s “Leading with Care” program and assist management in identifying and implementing creative problem solving and effective solutions for employees whenever possible.
• In partnership with dedicated labor relations constituents help, when needed, with traditional labor law matters, potentially including collective bargaining and unfair labor practice charges. This is likely to be a comparatively small role.
• Advocate strongly for company’s position in variety of situations while striking appropriate balance between limiting company’s risk and preserving the company’s valued relationships with employees and customers.
• Represent the organization in legal proceedings, regulatory meetings, and partner with labor relations consultant during union negotiations.
• As needed, provide legal advice to management and HR regarding investigations, disciplinary actions, employee terminations and other similar matters.
• Develop and maintain ongoing relationships with, and provide practical legal advice to HR and Operations regarding training and program implementation.
• Provide analyses and recommendations to management teams regarding labor and employment matters; provide legal analysis and advice regarding resolution of disputes and claims.
• Act as strong advocate in conjunction with outside counsel, including with regard to litigation matters.
• Work with CFO and department leader to ensure compliance Total Reward Programs in relation to compensation and benefits plans and agreements.

Education and/or Experience:

• Juris Doctor (JD) degree from an accredited law school.
• Licensed to practice law in relevant jurisdiction to include Bar Admissions in good standing.
• 10+ years of experience in a combination of law firm and/or in-house settings with a focus on advising on labor and employment matters and partnering with HR teams.
• Spanish language capabilities preferred.
• Work experience prior to attending law school preferred.

Essential Attributes:

• Team orientated, highly collaborative both when leading a team and as an individual contributor
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively and partner with both HR and operations teams and able to establish immediate credibility with peers and senior management.
• Demonstrated track record of effectively coaching and consulting internal clients as well as providing creative solutions
• Well-developed interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to work well with diverse personalities and in a fast-paced dynamic environment
• Strong attention to detail, process development and organizational management
• Highly organized in working, thinking and prioritizing to meet deadlines while managing multiple projects and outside counsel
• Motivated team player with flexible, can-do attitude
• Creative problem solver that can surgically analyze data to create insights that drive higher thinking and outcomes. 
• Ability to relate easily to people from all walks of life, empathetic and compassionate.
• Self-confident and assured with significant presence and charisma.
• High personal and professional integrity, principle and knowledge, earning respect and support when making difficult decisions and choices.

Other Duties

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Work Authorization

Authorized to work in the U.S.

Equal Employment Opportunity Employer

Flagship is an equal opportunity employer. All aspects of employment including the decision to hire, promote, discipline, or discharge, will be based on merit, competence, performance, and business needs. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, marital status, age, national origin, ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical​​​ condition, pregnancy, genetic information, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status, or any other status protected under federal, state, or local law. 

We also consider qualified applicants with criminal histories, consistent with applicable federal, state and local law.

Americans with Disabilities Act

Under the Americans with Disabilities Act, reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of their job.

If you like wild growth and working with happy, enthusiastic over-achievers, you'll enjoy your career with us!