[Hiring] Counsel @Wealth Enhancement Group

Role Description

We have an exciting opportunity for a Counsel | Employment Law position! This individual will provide legal counsel and strategic support on employment law, employee relations, restrictive covenant matters, litigation management, acquisitions, advisor transitions, and related legal matters while partnering with Human Resources, Recruiting, business leaders, and other members of the Legal Department to manage risk and support business objectives. This is a fully remote position.

Primary Job Functions:

• Provide legal advice and guidance on employment-related matters, including performance management, disciplinary actions, workplace conduct issues, accommodations, leaves of absence, employee complaints, terminations, and severance arrangements.
• Conduct legal research and analysis regarding federal, state, and local employment laws and regulations, including wage and hour requirements, leave laws, accommodations, pay transparency requirements, and restrictive covenant laws.
• Draft, review, and revise employment agreements, offer letters, retention agreements, separation agreements, restrictive covenant agreements, compensation-related documentation, and other employment-related legal documents.
• Assist with internal investigations, witness interviews, fact gathering, and preparation of findings and recommendations.
• Review restrictive covenant agreements and advise regarding recruiting, onboarding, advisor transitions, employee departures, acquisitions, and related matters.
• Assist with restrictive covenant enforcement matters, including preparation of correspondence, legal analyses, and coordination with outside counsel.
• Manage or support litigation holds, document preservation efforts, discovery responses, agency charges, demand letters, and employment-related disputes.
• Draft, review, and update employment policies, employee handbook provisions, procedures, training materials, and related guidance documents.
• Support employment-related due diligence activities in acquisitions, including review of employment agreements, compensation arrangements, restrictive covenants, and related employment risks.
• Support legal technology, contract management, knowledge management, automation, and artificial intelligence initiatives designed to improve legal department operations and efficiency.
• Provide assistance with other Legal Department initiatives and special projects as requested or required.
• Use approved AI and digital tools to simplify work, improve service quality, and increase efficiency, while validating outputs for accuracy, privacy, and business alignment.
• Identify and escalate inaccurate information and knowledge gaps, or issues related to digital tools.

Qualifications

• Juris Doctor (J.D.) degree from an accredited law school.
• Licensed to practice law and in good standing in at least one U.S. jurisdiction.
• 2+ years of employment law experience, preferably in a law firm, corporate legal department, or a combination of both.
• Knowledge of federal and state employment laws and regulations.
• Experience advising on employee relations matters, workplace investigations, employment agreements, employment litigation, restrictive covenants, accommodations, and leave matters is preferred.
• Strong legal research, analytical, drafting, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to provide practical, business-focused legal advice.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• Ability to handle sensitive and confidential information with discretion and professionalism.
• Flexibility in daily work schedule to meet company/client needs during periods of heavy workload.
• Superior verbal and written communication skills.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite or related software.
• Experience with contract management systems, legal technology platforms, document management systems, or AI-enabled legal tools preferred.

Requirements

• WEG hires employees and makes decisions about their salary qualifications based on factors such as the role to be performed; educational and professional experience, qualifications, skills and credentials; tenure, cost-of-living and demand for the role in the applicable market.
• The entire salary grade for those who are classified as this level is $104,800.00 to $157,200.00. However, the base salary range is $110,000.00 to $130,000.00.

Benefits

• Training and professional development.
• Medical, dental and vision coverage (Available to full-time employees and their families).
• Health Savings Account (HSA) with employer contribution and Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) for medical, dependent, and transit expenses.
• Life and AD&D insurance – employer paid and voluntary options.
• Short-term and long-term disability, workers compensation – employer paid.
• 401k with match and profit sharing.
• Wellness programs and resources.
• Voluntary benefits, including pet insurance.
• 18 days of paid time off (PTO), accrued annually (25 PTO days after 4 years of service).
• 12 paid holidays each year (10 pre-determined and 2 floating days).
• Paid parental leave and paid caregiver leave (Caregiver leave available after 6 months of tenure).
• Reimbursement for tuition, licensing, and other credentials (Available after meeting service requirements).