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Director of Legal
Recovery Centers of AmericaUnited Statesfull_timeVerifiedPosted 1 Jul 2025
About the role
- Oversee and manage legal matters, with a focus on employment law, but also corporate and business legal needs, privacy and IP compliance, contracts etc.
- Develop and implement policies, company procedures and documents to minimize legal risks and ensure compliance of federal and local employment laws.
- Provide strategic advice, training and individual guidance to market leaders and managers.
- Negotiate, review and draft a wide range of corporate and business documents and contracts, including employment documents, technology agreements, vendor agreements, data privacy and other legal documents.
- Represent the company in employment and commercial business administrative matters and coordinate with outside legal counsel and opposing counsel.
- Oversee employment law changes, including employee classifications, medical leave, workplace accommodations, FLSA and other wage laws.
- Conduct workplace investigations and oversee workplace legal complaints.
- Advise on performance management, terminations and work authorization issues.
- Assist with the legal aspects of recruitment, background checks, onboarding, training and development and employee relations.
- Cultivate strong working relationships within the company.
- Exhibit a coachable mindset and take an active role in training and development.
- Must have the ability to function in a virtual environment at times and lead/conduct virtual meetings (Zoom, TEAMS, WebEx, and other virtual meeting platforms).
- Juris Doctorate from an accredited law school and bar license in at least one jurisdiction in good standing.
- At least 3 years of experience at a law firm or as in-house counsel, preferably with experience in employment law.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills, computer literacy and technology efficient.
- Proficiency with all Microsoft Office products (Microsoft Excel, Outlook, OneDrive, Word, PowerPoint, SharePoint, Teams).
- Critical thinking, attention to detail, organization and ability to work efficiently and independently in a changing environment.
- A team player who thrives in collaborative environments and partners across all departments and levels.
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