Offer summary

Qualifications:

Juris Doctor (JD) degree from an accredited law school., Extensive knowledge of employment law and regulations., Strong analytical and problem-solving skills., Excellent communication and interpersonal skills..

Key responsabilities:

Advise leadership and HR on various employment law matters.

Develop and implement policies to ensure compliance with employment laws.

Manage internal employment-related escalations and disputes.

Provide strategic guidance on employment-related business initiatives.

Job description

COMPANY PROFILE

Great Minds, a mission driven Public Benefit Corporation, brings teachers and scholars together to craft exemplary instructional materials that inspire joy in teaching and learning. Our English curriculum, Wit & Wisdom®, Eureka Math™ and PhD Science™, all support teachers as they take students beyond rote learning to provide a deeper, more complete understanding of the humanities, mathematics, and the sciences. Founded in 2007, Great Minds now employs more than 1,000 people.

For additional information please visit: www.greatminds.org

OUR MARKET POSITION

Great Minds’ Eureka Math is the most widely used curriculum in the history of American education. It enjoys an unrivaled 40+ net promoter score. Eureka and its sister products, Wit & Wisdom English and PhD Science, embrace much higher expectations for all students and all teachers. In a market dominated by scripted, procedural materials that drive expectations down, Great Minds produces curricula that celebrate knowledge, respect the craft of teaching, and acknowledge the true capabilities of students.

Job Purpose

Reporting to the General Counsel, the Senior Counsel-Employment will serve as a trusted advisor to business leaders and Human Resources partners, providing practical, business-focused legal counsel on employment law matters. This is a critical role, balancing business needs while ensuring compliance with evolving labor laws, proactively mitigating risk, and supporting a fair and consistent employee experience across the organization.

Responsibilities

Advise leadership, human resources, and other stakeholders on employment law matters, including hiring, performance management, compensation, accommodations, terminations, and workplace investigations.
Develop and implement scalable policies, processes, and programs that ensure compliance with federal, state and local employment laws.
Partner with HR and business teams to proactively identify and address employment law risks, ensuring consistency and fairness in employee-related decisions.
Manage and resolve internal employment-related escalations, investigations, and disputes, collaborating with external counsel as needed.
Provide strategic guidance on employment-related aspects of business initiatives, including M&A due diligence and workforce restructuring.
Track and analyze employment law developments, advising leadership on key risks, trends, and compliance obligations.

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