Counsel, Honor

• Fly high and dive deep - Ability to operate strategically while also digging into details, connecting day-to-day legal work to broader business goals
• Balance Incremental and Radical Change - Uses sound judgment to make practical improvements today while identifying opportunities for more transformative, long-term solutions in the future
• Identify Problems - Proactively spots issues, determines root causes where possible, and drives toward clear, effective solutions
• Think Systemically - Considers the broader impact of decisions across teams and processes, ensuring solutions work at scale and support the business holistically
• Relevant legal experience
• Strong employment law and litigation experience, including handling disputes and administrative claims (e.g., EEOC or state agencies)
• Deep knowledge of California wage & hour law and familiarity with multi-state employment compliance
• Experience drafting employment documents, or contributing to motions, pleadings, and litigation strategy
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to translate complex legal concepts into practical business guidance
• Intellectual curiosity; digs into issues, asks thoughtful questions, and challenges assumptions rather than taking things at face value
• Practical, solutions-oriented mindset; partners with the business in a helpful, pragmatic way rather than taking a purely risk-averse approach

Desirable

• As Counsel, Litigation & Risk Management, you will help lead the company’s response to employment- related and operational disputes, and help proactively manage legal risk across a large, multi-state care network
• You will partner closely with both HQ and Care operations teams to address pre-litigation disputes and litigation, provide practical advice on employment and compliance issues, and build scalable processes that reduce risk and support compliant growth
• This role is critical to ensuring that Honor navigates an increasingly complex regulatory and litigation landscape while continuing to operate efficiently and compassionately at scale
• You will have the opportunity to directly influence business practices, shape risk mitigation strategies, and work at the intersection of legal, operations, and technology
• This is a remote role. Occasional time-sensitive matters may require responsiveness outside of standard business hours or travel
• The Care Platform Legal team provides practical legal support to Honor’s operations, People team, and leadership across a multi-state workforce
• In this role, you will work closely with the Vice President, Deputy General Counsel (Care, Litigation & Employment) and a Risk Management & Litigation Specialist
• You will also be part of the broader Legal, Standards, and Advocacy team, working collaboratively to support and advise on matters across the company
• Manage and drive strategy for employment-related disputes (including wage & hour, discrimination, and retaliation matters) and improving outcomes through effective case assessment and resolution strategy, and identifying trends and root causes to inform proactive risk mitigation and operational improvements
• Provide advice on non-employment claims, including service-related incidents, professional liability matters, and other operational risks
• Draft and respond to attorney demand letters and other pre-litigation correspondence, partnering with internal stakeholders to develop strategy and position the company effectively
• Partner cross-functionally with People, Operations, and leadership teams to provide practical, risk-balanced legal advice that enables compliant decision-making across the Care network
• Identify systemic legal risks and develop scalable solutions, using data, technology, and trend analysis to reduce exposure and improve legal and operational practices at scale
• Help manage outside counsel and litigation spend, ensuring high-quality representation while driving efficiency and accountability
• Represent the company in administrative proceedings including EEOC, CRD/DFEH, and similar agencies, as necessary, delivering strong, consistent advocacy aligned with company strategy
• Help the CPL team build and enhance legal processes, playbooks, and training materials, leveraging technology to increase consistency, speed, and clarity in how legal guidance is delivered across the organization
• Support internal investigations and sensitive employee matters, providing sound judgment and clear guidance in high-stakes or ambiguous situations