General Counsel / Employment Law Attorney

SUMMARY 

Join Row Partners Inc, the world's first End to End PEO (Professional Employer Organization) as our Employment Law Attorney and General Counsel. You will serve as a strategic advisor to executive leadership while ensuring the organization operates within the scope of federal, state, and local employment and corporate laws. This is a key leadership role with broad responsibility across Erisa Law, labor law compliance, client contract negotiation, risk management, and corporate governance. 

Key Responsibilities:

• Serve as primary legal advisor to the CEO and executive team 
• Lead and manage all legal matters including labor and employment law, Erisa law, contracts, compliance, and litigation
• Draft, review, and negotiate client service agreements, vendor contracts, and partnership deals
• Ensure compliance with regulatory and industry standards (e.g., DOL, EEOC, OSHA, IRS, state agencies)
• Oversee risk management programs and handle or supervise legal disputes and claims
• Support HR and Benefits Teams as it relates to interpreting employment laws across multiple jurisdictions and ERISA law compliance
• Develop and maintain internal policies and training to mitigate legal exposure 
• Manage relationships with external counsel as needed 

Qualifications: 

• J.D. from an accredited law school and active license to practice law in at least one U.S. state 
• 3+ years of legal experience, with significant focus in employment law, corporate law, or related areas 
• Experience working with or advising a PEO, HR outsourcing firm, or in a heavily regulated multi-state employer environment is preferred 
• Proven ability to navigate complex legal issues across multiple jurisdictions 
• Strategic thinker with excellent judgment, negotiation skills, and business acumen 
• Experience managing legal teams, external counsel contracts and relationships and risk management functions including compliance and regulatory matters. 

 Why Join Us? 

• Industry Impact: Influence the direction of a growing PEO making a national impact on how businesses manage HR, benefits, and compliance. 
• Leadership Role: Serve in a leadership role helping advise the executive team to help shape strategic decision-making. 
• Growth Opportunity: Be part of an evolving legal and regulatory environment with high potential for influence and innovation. 
• Comprehensive Benefits: We offer competitive compensation, health and wellness benefits, 401(k),  paid time off, and more. 

Check us out at rowrowrow.io