Legal Counsel

About NAE The Nevada Association of Employers NAE has served Nevada businesses for more than 80 years. Today more than 600 employers across the state rely on NAE for human resources guidance, employment law support, training, and government relations. Our mission is simple. Help Nevada employers succeed. NAE provides practical legal advice, HR consulting, supervisor training, hotline services, surveys, and conferences that support business owners, CEOs, and HR leaders throughout Nevada. This is an opportunity to join a respected statewide organization and work directly with employers on real world workplace issues. Position Overview NAE is seeking an experienced employment law attorney to join our Reno office as Legal Counsel. This role focuses on advising Nevada employers on labor and employment law compliance and helping members solve workplace problems before they become lawsuits. This is not a traditional billable hour law firm role. You will work with a wide variety of industries, provide proactive advice, teach training programs, and build trusted relationships with business leaders across Nevada. Primary Responsibilities Provide day to day advice to NAE members on Nevada and federal employment law Draft and review employee handbooks, policies, agreements, and HR documents Assist employers with discipline issues, investigations, terminations, accommodations, leave issues, and wage and hour compliance Present training programs and webinars for supervisors, HR professionals, and executives Support NAE conferences and employer events statewide Monitor legal developments and communicate practical guidance to members Collaborate with NAE HR consultants and leadership on member solutions Qualifications Active Nevada bar license required Three or more years of labor and employment law experience preferred Strong writing and presentation skills Ability to explain complex legal issues in practical business terms Comfortable speaking to groups and teaching training sessions Strong client service mindset Desire to work in a collaborative mission driven organization Employment litigation experience is helpful but not required. Advice and counseling experience is highly valued. California licensure and experience will receive higher compensation. Why Join NAE Work with more than 600 Nevada employers across diverse industries No traditional law firm billable hour pressure Opportunity to teach, write, and become a recognized voice in Nevada employment law Competitive salary plus bonus potential Health benefits, retirement plan, and paid time off Positive team culture with statewide impact You will help Nevada employers make good decisions, avoid costly mistakes, and build better workplaces. How to Apply Please submit your resume and a brief cover letter describing your employment law experience and interest in advising Nevada employers. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis.

Job Type:

Full-time Pay:

$100,000.00 - $150,000.00 per year

Benefits:

401(k) matching Dental insurance Health insurance Life insurance Paid time off Professional development assistance Referral program Vision insurance

Work Location:

In person