Counsel, Litigation & Risk Management

Responsibilities

• Manage and drive strategy for employment-related disputes (including wage & hour, discrimination, and retaliation matters) and improving outcomes through effective case assessment and resolution strategy, and identifying trends and root causes to inform proactive risk mitigation and operational improvements
• Provide advice on non-employment claims, including service-related incidents, professional liability matters, and other operational risks
• Draft and respond to attorney demand letters and other pre-litigation correspondence, partnering with internal stakeholders to develop strategy and position the company effectively
• Partner cross-functionally with People, Operations, and leadership teams to provide practical, risk-balanced legal advice that enables compliant decision-making across the Care network
• Identify systemic legal risks and develop scalable solutions, using data, technology, and trend analysis to reduce exposure and improve legal and operational practices at scale
• Help manage outside counsel and litigation spend, ensuring high-quality representation while driving efficiency and accountability
• Represent the company in administrative proceedings including EEOC, CRD/DFEH, and similar agencies, as necessary, delivering strong, consistent advocacy aligned with company strategy
• Help the CPL team build and enhance legal processes, playbooks, and training materials, leveraging technology to increase consistency, speed, and clarity in how legal guidance is delivered across the organization
• Support internal investigations and sensitive employee matters, providing sound judgment and clear guidance in high-stakes or ambiguous situations

Requirements

• J.D. and active bar membership, with 4–6 years of relevant legal experience
• Strong employment law and litigation experience, including handling disputes and administrative claims (e.g., EEOC or state agencies)
• Deep knowledge of California wage & hour law and familiarity with multi-state employment compliance
• Experience drafting employment documents, or contributing to motions, pleadings, and litigation strategy
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to translate complex legal concepts into practical business guidance
• Intellectual curiosity; digs into issues, asks thoughtful questions, and challenges assumptions rather than taking things at face value
• Practical, solutions-oriented mindset; partners with the business in a helpful, pragmatic way rather than taking a purely risk-averse approach

Preferred

• In-house experience or advising high-growth, multi-state employers
• Experience with related areas such as workers’ compensation, insurance claims, professional liability, or commercial disputes
• Familiarity with healthcare, non-medical home care, or franchise models
• Interest in technology, data, and AI-driven legal solutions

Compensation

• Annual base salary range: $171,900 - $191,000
• Equity and 401K with up to 4% match
• Medical, dental, vision coverage (zero cost plan available)
• Short Term Disability, Long Term Disability, Life Insurance (employer paid)
• Generous time off, Employee Assistance Program