POSITION TITLE: Corporate Counsel
LOCATION: San Diego, CA (Hybrid Mondays and Wednesdays in our Mission Valley office).
COMPENSATION: $160,000 - $170,000 with bonus potential of $10,000 to $20,000/year
GENERAL JOB DESCRIPTION: We are seeking an experienced and dynamic attorney to serve as Corporate Counsel, overseeing a wide range of legal agreements across multiple business lines and jurisdictions in the United States and Canada. The ideal candidate will have a proven track record in negotiating, drafting, and managing complex contracts while providing strategic legal counsel to internal stakeholders on various corporate and employment matters.
RESPONSIBILITIES & EXPECTATIONS: Lead Counsel for Corporate and Commercial Transactions: Act as the primary legal advisor for all corporate transactional matters, overseeing the drafting, review, negotiation, and redlining of complex contracts across multiple business functions. Key agreements include Staffing Agreements, Managed Service Provider (MSP) Agreements, Vendor Management Systems (VMS), Licensing Agreements, Global Partner Agreements, Data Processing Agreements, Indemnification Agreements, Commercial Real Estate Leases, Vendor Agreements, and Commission Agreements. Contract Template Development: Develop and maintain standard contract templates, key clauses, and preferred language for use across client, supplier, and vendor agreements to ensure uniformity, compliance, and legal risk mitigation. Employment Law Guidance: Offer legal counsel on a wide range of employment-related matters in both the U.S. and Canada, focusing on wage and hour compliance, hiring/termination processes, employee accommodations, employee handbooks, immigration/I-9 compliance, overtime classifications, independent contractor classifications, background checks, drug testing, sick leave, payroll deductions, and leave of absence issues. Knowledge of ITAR and EAR compliance is also highly valued. Training and Development: Design and deliver quarterly legal and compliance training sessions for internal teams on emerging legal issues, litigation trends, and updates on staffing-related laws, wage and hour regulations, and other relevant compliance topics. Preferred Experience: Ideal candidates will have experience in the contingent workforce/staffing industry, complex contract negotiations, multi-state and international legal matters, and privacy law compliance. MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS: JD from a nationally recognized law school Member in good standing with CA state bar; and 5+ years of experience in employment law counseling, commercial contracts, and litigation under applicable federal and state law It would be great if you had these: Experience in the contingent workforce/staffing industry Complex contract negotiations experience strongly preferred Multistate and international employment law experience strongly preferred Privacy law compliance experience a plus Litigation experience is a plus Outstanding written and verbal communication and analytical skills with demonstrated strategic thinking and risk analysis as well as experience advising all levels of employees, including executives Flexible and willing to approach legal challenges with an entrepreneurial mindset as well as a "hands on" proactive approach Consistently embrace and demonstrate Eastridge's Core Values: Creativity, Integrity, Commitment, Communication, and Deliver Your Best PERKS & BENEFITS: At the center of Eastridge Workforce Solutions' values is the belief that the most important thing we do is continue to hire the best people and create a workplace where they can thrive. To reward our employees for their great work, we offer the perks and benefits listed below.
Eastridge has an Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP), a tax-qualified retirement benefit plan. Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance 401(k) plan, Roth IRA, and Flexible Spending Account offerings Paid Time Off and Sick time 12 Paid Holidays annually Tuition Reimbursement Program Health and Wellness benefits Pet Insurance Company-sponsored Volunteer Events Corporate Discounts - 20-60% off on certain movies, hotels, concerts, sporting events, and more! WHAT MAKES EASTRIDGE WORKFORCE SOLUTIONS DIFFERENT: Eastridge Workforce Solutions was founded to help individuals find careers that offer fulfillment. For over 50 years, companies have relied on Eastridge to deliver professional and volume recruiting, payrolling solutions, recruitment process outsourcing, and MSP/VMS solutions to make attracting and managing the workforce simple and scalable. Powered by our proprietary technology platform, Talient, we offer the most comprehensive suite of workforce solutions in the US and globally.
Eastridge Workforce Solutions is a 100% Employee-Owned (ESOP) company, empowering employees to earn meaningful equity in the company they build and continue to grow. Through our core belief in servant leadership and fostering career growth, we have remained dedicated to our original mission of providing opportunity and enrichment through work, while innovating technology and services to help our clients and candidates thrive.
At Eastridge, we are committed to fostering a diverse, inclusive, and welcoming environment where every team member can thrive. If you're passionate about a role or considering a career shift but don't meet every single qualification listed, we encourage you to apply. Skills can be transferable, and you may be the perfect fit for this position or another opportunity within our organization. We believe in finding the right people, not just the right resumes.
**Eastridge Workforce Solutions is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.
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