Fast Facts

Great Minds is seeking a Senior Counsel - Employment to advise on employment law matters and ensure compliance with labor laws while supporting HR and business leaders.

Responsibilities: Key responsibilities include advising on hiring, performance management, and terminations; developing compliance policies; managing employment-related disputes; and tracking employment law developments.

Skills: Required skills include 7+ years of employment law experience, strong knowledge of federal and state labor laws, excellent collaboration and analytical capabilities, and business acumen.

Qualifications: Candidates must have a J.D. from an accredited law school and active bar membership, along with extensive experience in a multi-state employment law environment.

Location: This position is remote, with occasional in-office requirements in DC Metro or Metro Atlanta.

Compensation: $152000 - $168000 / Annually

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.

Requirements

• 7+ years of experience practicing employment law in a multi-state environment
• Deep knowledge of federal, state, and local labor and employment laws
• Strong business acumen with the ability to provide pragmatic, solutions-oriented legal advice
• Ability to collaborate cross-functionally and influence stakeholders at all levels
• Excellent judgment, analytical skills, and the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment

Required Education

J.D. from an accredited law school and active bar membership

Status

Full-time

Remote

• If in DC, in office 1x a week
• If in Atlanta, 2x a month meetings

Location

• Metro Atlanta
• DC Metro Area

The expected base salary range for this position is $152,000-$168,000, however the offered salarymay be higher or lower than the above range dependent on numerous factors including, but not limited to location, work experience, skills and internal equity considerations. The base salary is not inclusive of benefits or other incentives.

A cover letter and resume are required to be considered for this position.

New employees will be required to successfully complete a background check.

Any communication to applicants relating to the Great Minds hiring process will only come from email addresses with the domains greatminds.org or greatminds.recruitee.com. If in the course of the application or hiring process with Great Minds you are contacted through another domain, are requested to provide banking or other sensitive information, or you note any other suspicious activity, please contact security@greatminds.org

Great Minds is an equal opportunity employer. We will extend equal opportunity to all individuals without regard to race, religion, color, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, and gender identity), national origin, disability, age, genetic information, or any other status protected under applicable federal, state, or local laws. Our policy reflects and affirms the organization’s commitment to the principles of fair employment and the elimination of all discriminatory practices.

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