[Hiring] Assistant General Counsel, Labor and Employment @Voyager Technologies

Role Description

The Assistant General Counsel, Labor and Employment for our corporate Legal team is responsible for supporting our workforce legal strategy. As Voyager scales its industrial footprint, you will serve as the primary legal architect for all people-related matters. The position reports to the Chief Legal Officer and is part of the Legal department based in Denver, CO. This role is fully remote.

• Strategic Advisory: Provide real-time, pragmatic legal counsel to HR and business leaders on the full employee lifecycle: recruiting, compensation, performance management, leaves (FMLA/ADA), and separations.
• M&A Support: Provide labor and employment due diligence for Voyager’s active acquisition pipeline and lead the post-merger integration of new workforces.
• Litigation Management: Manage and resolve employment-related disputes, administrative charges (EEOC, DFEH/CRD), and litigation. Direct outside counsel, manage legal budgets, and drive cost-effective settlement or defense strategies.
• Compliance & Policy: Develop and implement scalable workplace policies that reflect our culture of excellence while ensuring compliance with federal (FLSA, OFCCP, OSHA) and state-specific laws (with a heavy focus on California and Colorado).
• Cross-Functional Legal Support: Act as a versatile legal resource for the broader organization, including advising on corporate governance and general risk mitigation strategies, and supporting data privacy initiatives and protection of company intellectual property.

Qualifications

• Juris Doctor (J.D.) from an accredited law school.
• Active member in good standing of at least one U.S. State Bar (California preferred; ability to register as In-House Counsel required).
• 6+ years of progressive experience in Labor and Employment law, with a mix of top-tier law firm training and in-house experience at a high-growth technology or defense company strongly preferred.
• Deep knowledge of federal and state labor laws, including experience with government contractor compliance.

Requirements

• A high-impact self-starter who thrives in ambiguity; capable of building the manual rather than waiting for it.
• Ability to communicate complex legal risks to technical teams and C-suite executives with clarity.
• Comfortable moving between high-level strategy and tactical "roll-up-your-sleeves" execution.
• A genuine passion for space exploration and national security.

Benefits

• Flexible Time Off (FTO), empowering employees to take the time they need to recharge and maintain a healthy work-life balance.
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage for employees and their families, with a significant portion of premiums covered by the company, and many benefits paid at 100% for employees.
• Flexible, affordable gym memberships with 12,700+ options nationwide, including various fitness centers, with no long-term contracts and FREE on-demand workout videos before enrollment.
• 401(k) retirement plan with a company match of up to 4% to help you build long-term financial security.
• Company wellness programs that support physical and mental well-being.
• Additional voluntary benefits and employee support resources.
• The opportunity to work alongside a highly talented team in an innovative, mission-driven environment.