Corporate Counsel

AlphaStaff, Inc.

AlphaStaff, Inc., is one of the largest privately owned professional employer organizations. It specializes in strategic human capital management, medical and benefits solutions, payroll, and other key aspects of relieving the administrative burden of operating small and medium-sized businesses. Our business philosophy is simple – we set attainable goals, assign ownership, hold stakeholders accountable, track progress, and measure outcomes and is headquartered in Sunrise, Florida.

Who You Are:

We’re looking for a Corporate Attorney who’s got more than just legal prowess– we want someone who can keep us ahead of the curve, anticipating creative solutions to legal risks and regulatory trends, and be a true strategic partner.

If you love employment law and have a knack for balancing risk and ensuring compliance while having a little fun along the way, we want you on our team. You’ll help us grow smarter, stay compliant, and avoid the pitfalls that can impede business growth.

What You’ll Be Doing

Day-to-Day:

• Provide practical, day-to-day legal guidance to internal teams on everything from HR and employment law (such as leave laws, wage and hour issues, discrimination/harassment), to risk management, onboarding/offboarding processes, contracts, and compliance with federal and state regulations (tax issues, employee benefits, and more).

Strategic Business Partner:

• Work hand-in-hand with the General Counsel, HR, Client Services, and other internal teams to ensure legal strategy aligns with business goals.
• Educate internal teams on legal and regulatory issues through trainings or resources in an engaging, concise manner, demystifying legal jargon so that the teams have an appropriate understanding of the landscape.

Litigation Management:

• Manage disputes and litigation.
• Provide guidance on third-party subpoenas, garnishments, and litigation holds.

Compliance and Licensing:

• Proactively support the legal department's development and implementation of compliance initiatives across the organization.
• Assist the company with benefits compliance guidance.
• Direct Professional Employer Organization compliance with licensing, registrations, certifications, and bonds.

Contracts Management:

• Review client service agreements, vendor contracts, broker and referral partner contracts, NDAs, or independent contractor agreements.
• Manage client terminations, including ensuring compliance with termination provisions, overseeing the calculation and collection of early termination fees, and preparing termination correspondence.

Staying on Top of Trends:

• Be “two steps ahead” when thinking through how to track and implement solutions to impending legal and regulatory changes.
• Proactively monitor changes in employment law, tax compliance, and employee benefits compliance.

Other:

• Manage our EPLI program, including case management and answering EPLI questions.
• Perform administrative duties and other duties as assigned.

What You Bring to the Table

Legal Expertise:

• You have a strong background (2-4 years) in employment law, litigation, compliance, and risk management – with a plus if you have employee benefits or tax experience.

Business Savvy:

• You see the bigger picture and use your legal knowledge to drive business decisions and strategies forward.

Proactive Thinking:

• You’re not just reactive to legal challenges – you anticipate them and come up with creative solutions before problems arise. You own and drive initiatives home.

Communication Skills:

• You’re able to distill complex legal topics into easily digestible terms for non-legal folks. You can explain consequences in a way that resonates with your audience.

Adaptability:

• The HCM/PEO world is fast-paced and changes quickly. You understand that and stay cool under pressure. You enjoy keeping up with changing laws and emerging trends.

Educational Requirements and Licensing Requirements

• Juris Doctor (J.D.).
• A law degree from an ABA-accredited law school and a member in good standing of the Florida Bar.

Why You’ll Love Working Here:

• Base salary of $100,000 - $110,000
• Hybrid (2-3 days in office) or Remote Eligible within the State of Florida with a preference for someone in the Sunrise/Ft. Lauderdale area. If remote, occasional travel to the Sunrise Office is required.
• Receive perks from our employee benefits package, including major medical, dental, vision, virtual care, HSA, FSA, pet insurance, legal, life, accidental death & dismemberment, short term disability, long term disability insurance.
• 401k plan with company match.
• Join a team-oriented culture that emphasizes respect, collaboration, and creating “Raving Fans” with every interaction.
• Your holistic wellness matters to us. We have a year-round wellness calendar of events, a corporate wellness coach and personal trainer who manages our wellness program throughout the year, fitness classes, fitness challenges, and an employee assistant program through Health Advocate to experience a supportive work environment that prioritizes a work-life balance.
• Take advantage of professional growth opportunities within a company that values internal development and learning.
• Employee discount program.
• PTO, holidays, floating holiday, and volunteer time off.

Disclaimers:

AlphaStaff, Inc. is an equal employment opportunity employer and does not discriminate against any applicant or employee based on race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, age (40 and over), past or present military service, disability, genetic information, or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. AlphaStaff, Inc. also prohibits harassment of applicants or employees based on any of these protected categories. To help ensure a safe, healthy, and productive work environment for our employees and others, to protect company property, and to ensure efficient operations, AlphaStaff, Inc. has adopted a policy of maintaining a workplace free of drugs and alcohol. Employees and applicants may be requested to submit to drug and alcohol testing in accordance with applicable law. This job posting is a corporate role within AlphaStaff’s internal team and is not associated with client-facing staffing services, but is intended for hiring within our internal operations.