Director, Employment Counsel

The Director, Employment Counsel will advise on employment matters across the United States and Canada, including hiring, promotions, leaves, performance management, disciplinary actions, reductions in force, terminations, and post-termination disputes. They will provide counsel to HR and business leaders on various issues such as restrictive covenants, severance agreements, discrimination, harassment, compliance, restructuring, franchising, M&A due diligence, pay equity, wage and hour, and worker classifications. This role involves overseeing and partnering with outside counsel on employment litigation, drafting and reviewing HR policies and handbooks, developing and delivering HR training programs, and drafting compensation plans. Additionally, the position requires overseeing and conducting internal employment investigations and monitoring and drafting submissions to regulatory agencies for employment-related reporting obligations.