Honor - Counsel, Litigation & Risk Management

• Counsel • 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 • Leadership Principles You’ll Be Assessed On: • Fly high and dive deep - Ability to operate strategically while also digging into details, connecting day-to-day legal work to broader business goals • Fly high and dive deep • 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 • Balance Incremental and Radical Change • Identify Problems - Proactively spots issues, determines root causes where possible, and drives toward clear, effective solutions • Identify Problems • Think Systemically - Considers the broader impact of decisions across teams and processes, ensuring solutions work at scale and support the business holistically • Think Systemically • We’re looking for you to bring: • J.D. and active bar membership, with 4–6 years of 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 • Preferred: • In-house experience or advising high-growth, multi-state employers • Experience with related areas such as workers’ compensation, insurance claims, professional liability, or commercial disputes • Familiarity with healthcare, non-medical home care, or franchise models • Interest in technology, data, and AI-driven legal solutions • The annual base  salary range for this role is $171,900 - $191,000. Individual compensation will be commensurate with the candidate's experience and qualifications. • Base pay is just one part of our total rewards program.  Honor offers equity and 401K with up to a 4% match.  We provide medical, dental and vision coverage including a zero cost plan for employees.  Short Term Disability, Long Term Disability and Life Insurance are fully employer paid with a voluntary additional Life Insurance option.  We offer a generous time off program, Employee Assistance Program.