Employment & Litigation Counsel

EquipmentShare is Hiring a Employment & Litigation Counsel

EquipmentShare is searching for a Employment & Litigation Counsel for our corporate office in Columbia, MO, to support our team as the department continues to grow.  

Job Summary: Employment & Litigation Counsel will provide strategic legal guidance on complex employment and corporate litigation matters. This role requires expertise in employment law, risk management, and litigation strategy, with the ability to collaborate with senior leadership, HR, and cross-functional teams to mitigate legal risks and ensure compliance while supporting business growth. The ideal candidate is a proactive problem-solver with extensive experience managing high-stakes legal matters, advising executives, and leading resolution of employment-related matters.

Supervisory Responsibilities: None (maybe eventually)

Duties/Responsibilities:

Employment Law & Compliance:

• Advise HR and leadership on employment law, employee relations, performance management, and compliance.
• Provide strategic legal guidance while mitigating risks.
• Ensure policies comply with evolving federal, state, and local employment laws.
• Develop and oversee employment policies, handbooks, and best practices.
• Conduct internal investigations.

Litigation & Risk Management:

• Advise senior leadership on employment and other legal matters.
• Manage all types of litigation, agency investigations, and court proceedings.
• Direct outside counsel on disputes and litigation.
• Oversee legal matters from assessment to resolution.
• Collaborate with HR and compliance teams to minimize risks.
• Provide guidance on workplace investigations and policy violations.

Legal Operations & Case Management:

• Conduct interviews, draft legal documents, and manage case files.
• Oversee e-discovery, responses to subpoenas, legal holds, and evidence collection.
• Communicate complex legal matters to key stakeholders.
• Manage litigation budget and outside counsel billing.

Required Skills/Abilities:

• Strong communication skills with the ability to simplify legal concepts.
• Expertise in employment laws (Title VII, ADA, ADEA, FMLA, FLSA, NLRA).
• Strategic thinker with strong problem-solving skills.
• Business acumen, urgency, and adaptability in a fast-paced environment.
• Excellent organizational and prioritization skills.

Education and Experience:

• Active Bar license with at least 10 years of experience.
• Experience with e-discovery and legal technology is a plus
• Preference for those with prior in-house experience.

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to sit for long periods and work on a computer.

Why We’re a Better Place to Work

• Competitive salary.
• Medical, Dental and Vision coverage for full-time employees.
• 401(k) and company match.
• Generous paid time off (PTO) plus company paid holidays.
• Stocked break room and full kitchen, chef prepared meals daily (breakfast and lunch).
• State of the art onsite gym (Corporate HQ) with instructor led-courses/Gym stipend for remote employees.
• Seasonal and year round wellness challenges.
• Company sponsored events (annual family gatherings, happy hours and more).
• Volunteering and local charity initiatives that help you nurture and grow the communities you call home. Employees receive 16 hours of paid volunteer time per year. 
• Opportunities for career and professional development with conferences, events, seminars and continued education. 

About You 

Our mission to change an entire industry is not easily achieved, so we only hire people who are inspired by the goal and up for the challenge. In turn, our employees have every opportunity to grow with us, achieve personal and professional success and enjoy making a tangible difference in an industry that’s long been resistant to change. 

EquipmentShare is committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace. EquipmentShare is an equal opportunity
employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation,
protected veteran status, disability, age, or other legally protected status.