What are the responsibilities and job description for the Associate Counsel - Employment and Litigation position at Victra - Verizon Authorized Retailer?
Location: Durham, Hybrid
About Us
Victra is Verizon’s largest premium retailer in the United States. We thrive on collaboration, innovation, and performance. Our mission is to “Connect technology to life in a trustworthy, fun, and profitable way”. We work closely with Verizon and our brand partners to deliver exceptional product offerings, promotions, and campaigns that drive in-store traffic and revenue.
Job Description
We are seeking a proactive junior level Associate Counsel to join our dynamic in-house legal team, with a focus on employment law and litigation matters. This role involves research, advising, litigating, and responding to administrative agency charges. This role will report directly to and work at the direction of the VP, Associate General Counsel, who will provide active mentoring and opportunities to assume increasing levels of responsibility.
Key Responsibilities
We're proud to be an equal opportunity employer - and celebrate our employees' differences, regardless of race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, or Veteran status. Different makes us better.
About Us
Victra is Verizon’s largest premium retailer in the United States. We thrive on collaboration, innovation, and performance. Our mission is to “Connect technology to life in a trustworthy, fun, and profitable way”. We work closely with Verizon and our brand partners to deliver exceptional product offerings, promotions, and campaigns that drive in-store traffic and revenue.
Job Description
We are seeking a proactive junior level Associate Counsel to join our dynamic in-house legal team, with a focus on employment law and litigation matters. This role involves research, advising, litigating, and responding to administrative agency charges. This role will report directly to and work at the direction of the VP, Associate General Counsel, who will provide active mentoring and opportunities to assume increasing levels of responsibility.
Key Responsibilities
- Advice on a broad range of employment law issues, including hiring, discipline, termination, wage and hour compliance, commission and bonus plans, accommodations, and workplace investigations.
- Support litigation matters—primarily employment, commercial, and real estate disputes—by coordinating with outside counsel, developing case strategies, reviewing and drafting pleadings and discovery responses, and aligning legal approaches with business goals.
- Support internal investigations and respond to administrative agency complaints (e.g., EEOC, DOL).
- Support broader litigation related matters, including subpoenas.
- Draft, review, and revise employment-related documents, including employment agreements, separation agreements, and employment policies.
- Conduct research to provide tailored advice to support the business make well-informed decisions.
- Assist in advising HR and business leaders on compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws.
- Assist in the development and delivery of training programs on employment law and compliance topics.
- Monitor changes in employment law and assess their impact on company policies and practices.
- Collaborate cross-functionally to mitigate legal risks and support business initiatives.
- Provide support to other members of the legal team as needed.
- Juris Doctor (JD) from an accredited law school.
- Active license to practice law in good standing.
- 3-5 years of legal experience, with a strong background in employment law and litigation.
- Prior in-house experience preferred; law firm experience with a focus on employment litigation is also considered.
- Strong analytical, negotiation, and communication skills.
- Proven ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment with sound judgment and discretion.
- Paid training and career development opportunities.
- Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance.
- 401k retirement plan.
- Tuition reimbursement.
- Employee discounts on Verizon services.
- Career pathing opportunities.
We're proud to be an equal opportunity employer - and celebrate our employees' differences, regardless of race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, or Veteran status. Different makes us better.