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Associate Counsel leading employment law and compliance for RYZE, a mushroom coffee and wellness company. Supporting commercial contracts, investigations, policies, and multi-state workforce matters.
Responsibilities:
- Serve as the primary point of contact for employment law matters, working closely with People Operations and management
- Handle day-to-day employment issues including hiring practices, offer letters, performance management, discipline, and terminations
- Draft, review, and negotiate independent contractor and consultant agreements; advise on general worker issues
- Develop, review, and maintain employment policies and keep policies current as laws change across states
- Advise on leave of absence matters including FMLA, state-specific leave laws, and reasonable accommodation requests under the ADA
- Support management on workplace investigations, employee relations matters, and general employment policy questions
- Advise on multi-state compliance including wage and hour, worker classification, and state-specific requirements
- Work with outside counsel on employment claims, agency charges, and related matters
- Draft and negotiate separation agreements, employment agreements, restrictive covenant agreements, and advise on onboarding and offboarding processes
- Support Lead Counsel in drafting, reviewing, and redlining commercial agreements, including vendor contracts, NDAs, partnership agreements, influencer and brand deals, and manufacturing agreements
- Triage and answer day-to-day legal questions from cross-functional teams
Requirements:
- JD from an accredited law school and active bar admission in, at least, one state
- 5–8 years of legal experience with a primary focus on employment law — law firm or in-house (a combination of both is preferred)
- Transactional or commercial contracting experience a plus
- Working knowledge of FMLA, state leave laws, ADA accommodations, wage and hour requirements, and general employment compliance
- Experience drafting employment policies, separation agreements, independent contractor/consultant agreements, etc.
- Comfortable advising on terminations and navigating employee relations issues with sound judgment
- Able to draft and negotiate employment-related agreements independently without heavy supervision
- Can read a room and translate legal risk into plain business language
- Able to juggle a wide range of matters simultaneously without dropping the ball
- Preferred: Experience in CPG, food and beverage, or e-commerce
- Preferred: Experience handling agency charges (EEOC or state agencies) or workplace investigations
- Preferred: Familiarity with FTC guidelines, comparative advertising, or influencer marketing compliance
Benefits:
- Competitive compensation aligned with experience and market benchmarks.
- Comprehensive benefits package
- Paid time off and company-observed holidays.
- Opportunities for professional growth and development.
- A collaborative, inclusive, and supportive work environment.
- Access to tools, resources, and training to support success in the role.
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