Labor & Employment Counsel

Impact As a Labor & Employment Attorney located in Birmingham, AL or Minneapolis, MN, you will serve as a key advisor on labor relations and worker misclassification matters, bringing deep experience in collective bargaining to navigate a dynamic regulatory environment affecting platform-based workforces. You will advise on all aspects of labor relations including labor strategy, campaigns, contract negotiations, and grievance and arbitration proceedings, and provide day-to-day counsel on worker classification issues under federal and state law. You will collaborate cross-functionally with business, operations, public policy, and people teams to create guardrails, draft workforce documentation, and develop strategies that support Shipt’s business model. Additionally, you will monitor relevant legislation, represent Shipt before the National Labor Relations Board and other administrative agencies, manage outside counsel, and deliver training to internal stakeholders.

Qualifications

• J.D. from an accredited law school and active membership in good standing with at least one U.S. state bar.
• 8+ years of experience practicing labor and employment law, combining a background in traditional labor law with meaningful experience in collective bargaining and worker misclassification matters.
• Demonstrated experience with NLRA proceedings, union negotiations, labor arbitrations, and navigating DOL, state agency, or tax authority audits.
• Strong working knowledge of federal and state worker classification frameworks including IRS common law, ABC, and economic reality tests, and multi-state compliance challenges like California AB 5.
• Experience advising on classification risk in platform, gig economy, or non-traditional workforces, with a preference for experience in retail technology, logistics, or on-demand delivery.
• Ability to translate complex legal concepts into practical, business-oriented guidance, supported by strong written and oral communication skills.
• Sound judgment, ability to work independently in a fast‑paced environment, and preferably prior in‑house counsel experience.

Pay Range

$157,000 – $230,000 (guideline – total compensation may vary by qualifications, skill level, and work location).

Working Arrangement

• Hybrid roles in Birmingham, AL: at least 2 days in‑office per week, core days on Wednesdays and Thursdays.
• Hybrid roles in Minneapolis, MN: at least 1 day in‑office per week, any day Tuesday, Wednesday, or Thursday.
• Hybrid roles in San Francisco, CA: at least 1 day in‑office per week between Monday and Thursday.
• Certain roles may require full‑time in‑office presence.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage.
• 401(k) plan with company match.
• Discretionary vacation for exempt team members.
• Paid holidays throughout the calendar year and paid sick leave.
• Eligibility for an annual bonus and potential restricted stock units based on role.

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, ethnicity, religion or religious belief, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, transgender status, sexual stereotypes, age, military or veteran status, disability, or any other characteristic protected by law. Please inform your recruiting contact upon initial connection if you need a reasonable accommodation. If you need assistance filling out a job application, please complete this form.