Corporate Counsel (Labor and Employment)

Requisition Number: 103022 

Corporate Counsel

Location: Onsite at our headquarters in Chandler, AZ (Hybrid – 3 days onsite / 2 days remote)

About Insight

Insight is a Fortune 500 Solutions Integrator that helps organizations accelerate digital transformation through cloud, data, AI, cybersecurity, and intelligent edge solutions. We are a people‑first company driven by our core values of Hunger, Heart, and Harmony, and we are proud to be recognized as one of Fortune’s World’s Best Workplaces™.

With more than 14,000 teammates globally and $9.2B in annual revenue, Insight offers a collaborative environment where legal professionals can grow, make an impact, and partner closely with the business.

Position Overview

Insight is seeking a mid‑level Corporate Counsel (Labor & Employment) to join our collaborative and globally distributed Legal team. This role is ideal for an attorney with 4–6 years of labor and employment law experience who is looking to build a long‑term in‑house career while handling a broad range of employment‑related matters.

The position is primarily focused on employment and HR legal support, with limited exposure to commercial contracts and other corporate matters. You will work closely with Human Resources, Talent Acquisition, and business leaders to provide practical, business‑focused legal guidance that supports Insight’s people‑centric culture.

Key Responsibilities

Labor & Employment Legal Support

• Advise HR, recruiting, and business leaders on employment‑related matters, including compliance with applicable local, state, federal, and international employment laws.
• Provide guidance on wage and hour, leaves of absence, accommodations, performance management, employee relations, discipline, and separations.
• Support and conduct internal investigations, including fact‑finding, documentation, and recommendations.
• Assist with and respond to government agency inquiries (e.g., EEOC, DOL, state human rights agencies).
• Draft, review, update, and interpret employment policies, procedures, and agreements.
• Monitor changes in employment law and proactively communicate risks, trends, and recommended actions.

Litigation & Risk Management

• Coordinate with and manage outside counsel on employment litigation and administrative matters.
• Support pre‑litigation strategy, risk assessments, and settlement discussions.
• Assist in managing employment‑related disputes and claims in a cost‑effective and business‑aligned manner.

Training, Governance & Legal Operations

• Help develop and deliver training programs on employment compliance, workplace conduct, and risk mitigation.
• Support improvements to legal processes, templates, and tools used by HR and business stakeholders.
• Work independently while collaborating closely with senior attorneys and cross‑functional partners.
• Balance competing priorities in a fast‑paced, deadline‑driven environment.

Qualifications

Required

• Juris Doctor (JD) from an accredited law school.
• Active bar admission and good standing in at least one U.S. jurisdiction.
• 4–6 years of labor and employment law experience (law firm and/or in‑house).
• Experience advising HR and business stakeholders on day‑to‑day employment matters.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to translate legal concepts into practical business guidance.
• Ability to work autonomously while exercising sound judgment on escalation and risk.
• Experience using legal department technology such as Microsoft O365, DocuSign, Adobe Sign, and similar tools.

Preferred / Nice to Have

• Prior experience supporting a large or complex organization.
• Exposure to international employment issues (Canadian experience a plus, not required).
• Limited exposure to commercial contracting, public‑sector requirements, or basic IP concepts (trademarks/copyrights).
• Experience partnering closely with HR, Talent Acquisition, and business leaders.

Work Environment & Physical Demands

• Hybrid work environment with regular onsite collaboration.
• Prolonged periods of sitting and computer use.
• Moderate office noise.
• Reasonable accommodations will be provided for individuals with disabilities.

What Insight Offers

• Competitive compensation and benefits
• Hybrid work flexibility
• Career development, learning, and upskilling opportunities
• Ability to work from another location (including internationally) for up to 30 consecutive days per year
• A collaborative, inclusive, and people‑first culture

Equal Opportunity Employer

Insight is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other characteristic protected by law.

We encourage candidates to apply even if they do not meet 100% of the qualifications.

The position described above provides a summary of some the job duties required and what it would be like to work at Insight. For a comprehensive list of physical demands and work environment for this position, click here.

Insight is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, sexual orientation or any other characteristic protected by law.

Posting Notes: Chandler || Arizona (US-AZ) || United States (US) || Legal, Finance, Facilities & Administration || None || US - Chandler,AZ ||