[Hiring] Principal, Attorney Labor & Employment Law @Gainwell Technologies LLC

Role Description

Gainwell has an opportunity for an in-house attorney with labor and employment law expertise to provide advice and support regarding labor and employment issues and disputes.

• Provide strategic and practical legal advice to HR and business leaders on a broad range of employment law issues, including:
  • Hiring
  • Background investigations
  • Disability accommodations
  • Leaves of absence
  • Compensation
  • Performance management
  • Disciplinary matters
  • Terminations
  • Workforce reductions
  • Investigations
  • Policies
  • Training
  • Outsourcing arrangements
  • Engagement of contractors
• Provide legal updates, guidance, and training regarding applicable federal and state regulations and statutes.
• Monitor federal and state labor and employment-related laws and developments, and maintain knowledge and understanding of same.
• Draft and review employment agreements, separation agreements, notices, policies, and other employment-related documents.
• Oversee employment-related certifications required by clients and federal and state agencies.
• Manage employment disputes and litigation matters, including:
  • Evaluating liability exposure
  • Developing strategies
  • Overseeing outside counsel
  • Coordinating witness interviews and document production
  • Attending depositions, hearings, mediations, arbitrations, and trials as needed
• Other responsibilities as needed.

Qualifications

• Juris Doctorate with excellent academic credentials from an accredited law school
• Active bar membership in good standing in at least one U.S. jurisdiction
• 5+ years of experience in employment law counseling and litigation
• Prior experience as in-house counsel preferred
• Expertise in U.S. federal and state employment laws and regulations
• Experience with India employment laws and regulations a plus
• Ability to collaborate and provide proactive and practical legal guidance
• Experience handling administrative charge and/or employment litigation matters
• Strong legal analysis and research skills
• Ability to foresee and assess potential legal risks
• Strong attention to detail, analytical skills, and ability to multitask
• Clear and concise oral and written communications

Requirements

• This opportunity is 100% remote within the United States with the opportunity to travel for work up to 15% annually.
• The deadline to submit applications for this posting is October 1, 2026.
• The pay range for this position is $155,000.00 - $221,400.00 per year, however, the base pay offered may vary depending on geographic region, internal equity, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience among other factors.

Benefits

• Generous, flexible vacation policy
• 401(k) employer match
• Comprehensive health benefits
• Educational assistance
• Variety of leadership and technical development academies to help build your skills and capabilities