Employment Counsel (Contract, Full or Part-Time)

Full job description

Canon has an immediate need for a contract employment attorney to support its in-house legal team. This role will focus on managing routine employment claims and litigation matters, including workers' compensation, wrongful termination, discrimination, and other employment-related disputes. The company is open to candidates with employer-side employment law experience, as well as litigators with a strong employment law background who can independently manage day-to-day employment matters.

Highlights

• Gain meaningful in-house legal experience with direct exposure to employment law, litigation management, and employment counseling.
• High-visibility role with the opportunity to make an immediate impact while partnering with legal leadership, HR, and business stakeholders.
• Flexible contract structure with potential for a long-term or temp-to-hire opportunity.
• Hybrid work environment offering flexibility and collaboration.
• Competitive hourly compensation and hands-on responsibility from day one.

Position Details

• New York, NY (Hybrid, Tuesdays and Wednesdays in office)
• $75 - $80/hour, based on experience
• Opportunity to be considered for either a contract or full-time Employment position
• Contract arrangement open to both full-time and part-time schedules

Role Overview

• Manage routine employment claims and litigation matters, including workers' compensation, wrongful termination, discrimination, and related disputes.
• Draft pleadings, motions, discovery, settlement agreements, and other litigation-related documents.
• Conduct legal research, assess risk, and develop case strategies.
• Advise HR and business stakeholders on employment law issues and risk mitigation.
• Coordinate with outside counsel and manage matters through resolution.