Staff Attorney - US Employment Law

Responsibilities

• Advise on U.S. federal and state employment law matters, including wage-and-hour compliance (FLSA and state analogues), meal and rest break requirements, expense reimbursement, leave laws (FMLA, state paid leave programs), and worker classification.
• Support multi-state employment compliance as the company's U.S. workforce footprint grows, including monitoring new and changing state and local employment laws.
• Draft, review, and maintain employment-related documents, including offer letters, employment agreements, restrictive covenants, separation agreements, and employee handbooks and policies.
• Partner with HR on personnel matters, including performance management, accommodations (ADA), disciplinary actions, and terminations.
• Conduct and support internal investigations into employee complaints, including harassment, discrimination, retaliation, and wage claims.
• Support management of employment-related disputes and litigation, including coordinating with outside counsel, managing discovery and document collection, and assisting with administrative agency matters (EEOC, state agencies, DOL).
• Advise on employment aspects of insurance coverage, including EPLI policies, claims reporting, and coverage analysis.
• Monitor pay practices, payroll tax compliance, and employer withholding obligations in coordination with finance and payroll teams.
• Develop and deliver employment law training for managers and HR staff.
• What You Bring:
• Law degree and active license to practice in the Philippines. A law degree from a U.S. law school (J.D.) or admission to a U.S. state bar is strongly preferred.
• Significant experience or formal education in U.S. employment and labor law, whether through practice, LL.M. coursework, or sustained work supporting U.S. employers.
• Familiarity with wage-and-hour litigation and multi-state compliance (California experience a strong plus).
• Located in the Philippines with night shift work hours (to overlap with U.S. team).
• Exceptional written and verbal English communication skills.
• Highly organized, detail-oriented, and proactive in identifying and resolving legal issues.
• Ability to work independently while collaborating with a remote U.S.-based team.
• A commitment to ethical, mission-driven legal practice.
• Why Join Career Team?
• Work for a growing, purpose-driven company with a national reach.
• Enjoy a fully remote work environment with a flexible schedule.
• Be part of a collaborative and values-driven team.
• Opportunities for continuous learning and professional growth.
• Ready to Apply? Click below to submit your resume. We can't wait to meet you!
• About Career Team:
• Career Team's outstanding record has resulted in numerous honors, including:
• Named by Inc. Magazine as one of America's 500 fastest growing privately held companies
• Recipient of the US Chamber of Commerce Blue Chip Enterprise Award for innovation
• Featured by 60 Minutes, CNN, Money Magazine, Inc. Magazine and the British Broadcasting Network as an innovative, government funded solutions program
• Invited to the White House after being cited by the National Welfare-to-Work Partnership and National Alliance of Business as a top 10 US training provider
• Career Team is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, or national origin.
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Additional Information

Who We Are: At Career Team, we work to accelerate the human condition. Our award-winning portal, Career EDGE, transforms lives across the U.S.-and behind every compliant experience is a legal expert like you. We are looking for a Philippines-based Employment Attorney to support our Legal Department, with a focus on U.S. employment and labor law. Reporting directly to the General Counsel, this individual will play a vital role in supporting our U.S. workforce operations-advising on employment compliance, supporting HR on personnel matters, and managing employment-related policies and risk across multiple U.S. states. This is a unique opportunity to practice U.S. employment law at scale while helping drive positive social impact. This is a fully remote position working night shift hours.

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