General Counsel - Consultant

Position: General Counsel Consultant
Company: Catalyst Legal Services
Location: Salt Lake City, Utah
Hours: 20 hours per week, scalable to full-time
Salary: Competitive and commensurate with experience ($80-100 per hour)

About Catalyst Legal Services:
Catalyst Legal Services is a forward-thinking legal firm rooted in Salt Lake City, Utah. Our mission is to provide innovative, actionable, and client-focused legal solutions. We pride ourselves on understanding the modern-day challenges our clients face and devising strategies that align with their goals. With an emphasis on employment and labor law, our team comprises of professionals who are dedicated to upholding the rights of individuals and fostering a more equitable working environment.

Job Overview:
As the General Counsel Consultant, you will play a pivotal role in the firm, guiding our clients and our team through complex legal terrain. Your expertise will be invaluable in ensuring compliance, risk management, and policy development in the evolving landscape of employment and labor law.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Provide legal advice and guidance on a wide range of employment and labor law issues.
2. Review, draft, and negotiate employment contracts to ensure compliance and protection of client interests.
3. Assist with HR consulting, providing insights into best practices, legal regulations, and risk mitigation.
4. Oversee and manage policy development, ensuring compliance with current laws and regulations.
5. Advise on all forms of workplace discrimination, including but not limited to sexual, racial, and other protected classes.
6. Maintain current knowledge of changes and developments in employment law.
7. Provide training and workshops to clients and in-house teams as needed.
8. Work closely with the broader Catalyst Legal Services team to ensure cohesive and comprehensive client service.

Qualifications:

1. Juris Doctor degree from an accredited law school.
2. Bar admission in Utah or ability to obtain admission promptly.
3. Extensive experience in employment and labor law, especially in the areas of employment contracts, HR consulting, and policy management.
4. Proven knowledge in all forms of workplace discrimination, including sexual, racial, and other protected classes.
5. Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
6. Ability to work in a fast-paced environment, manage multiple tasks, and provide top-notch client service.
7. Must be able to work on-site in Salt Lake City, Utah.

Why Join Catalyst Legal Services?:
Joining our team means being part of a supportive, innovative, and passionate group of professionals. We value work-life balance and offer scalability in working hours. Our compensation package is competitive, and we emphasize continuous learning and professional growth.