Senior Corporate Counsel - Employment

Company Description

Zayo provides mission-critical bandwidth to the world’s most impactful companies, fueling the innovations that are transforming our society. Zayo’s 141,000-mile network in North America and Europe includes extensive metro connectivity to thousands of buildings and data centers. Zayo’s communications infrastructure solutions include dark fiber, private data networks, wavelengths, Ethernet, and dedicated Internet access. Zayo serves wireless and wireline carriers, media, tech, content, finance, healthcare and other large enterprises.

Zayo is seeking an exceptionally strong employment attorney for our Senior Corporate Counsel - Employment Law position who is ready for accelerated learning and career growth. This role partners closely with Human Resources, executive leadership, and business stakeholders to provide practical, risk-based legal guidance.

Location: Zayo Corporate Headquarters - 1401 Wynkoop St, Denver, CO 80202 in a hybrid capacity (3 days - T/W/Th a week in office)

Key Responsibilities  

Employment Law

• Provide day-to-day legal counsel to Human Resources and business leaders on a wide range of employment law matters, including recruiting, hiring, employee relations, performance management, accommodations, leaves of absence, wage and hour compliance, disciplinary actions, restructurings, and terminations. 

• Monitor and advise on emerging federal, state, and local employment laws and regulations.

• Draft, review, and negotiate employment-related agreements, including offer letters, employment agreements, restrictive covenant agreements, retention agreements, separation agreements, and executive employment arrangements. 

• Advise on executive compensation and employment-related aspects of incentive and equity compensation programs in partnership with internal stakeholders.

• Support labor relations matters, including collective bargaining strategy, union issues, and labor negotiations, as needed.

• Conduct or oversee sensitive workplace investigations involving employment-related concerns.

• ·Develop, review, and update employment policies, employee handbook provisions, and workplace procedures to ensure legal compliance and alignment with business objectives.

• Design and deliver legal training for Human Resources, managers, and leadership on employment law topics, compliance obligations, and workplace best practices. 

• Advise on employment-related aspects of corporate transactions, integrations, reorganizations, and other strategic business initiatives. 

• Manage employment-related subpoenas, government inquiries, garnishments, personnel record requests, and other third-party information requests. 

Litigation and Dispute Resolution

• Manage a wide range of pre-litigation and litigation matters globally 

• Respond to and oversee matters involving the EEOC, Department of Labor, OSHA, state labor agencies, and other regulatory bodies.

• Develop litigation strategy, assess legal exposure, and provide practical recommendations to business leaders.

• Direct outside counsel to ensure efficient case management, high-quality legal representation, and cost-effective outcomes.

• Lead internal discovery efforts, including document preservation, collection, witness preparation, and fact development. 

• Support negotiation and resolution of disputes through mediation, settlement discussions, and other alternative dispute resolution processes.

Compliance and Risk Management

• Draft and maintain employment, workplace conduct, and safety-related policies.

• Partner with Human Resources, Safety, and other teams to strengthen compliance programs.

Qualifications 

• Extensive knowledge of federal, state, and local employment laws and regulations. 

• Demonstrated experience managing employment litigation and administrative agency matters.

• Experience conducting and advising on workplace investigations.

• Excellent negotiation and communication skills.  

• Strong strategic thinking and leadership skills with the ability to influence at all levels.  

• Excellent writing, editing, and presentation skills.  

• Ability to work in a fast-paced, dynamic environment and adapt to changing priorities.  

Education & Experience 

• Juris Doctor (JD) degree from an accredited law school and admission to the bar in the relevant jurisdiction (State of Colorado bar).  

• Six to ten (6-10) years of legal experience with a focus on employment law. 

Estimated base salary range: $112,800 - $173,600 USD/annually

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The base pay range shown is a guideline and reasonable estimate for this role. It takes into account the wide variety of factors that are considered in making compensation decisions. Actual compensation offered may vary from the posted range based upon geographic location, work experience, skill level, certifications, and other business and organizational needs. Non- sales roles may be eligible to participate in a discretionary annual incentive plan. Sales roles may be eligible to participate in a sales incentive plan.

Additionally, this position may be eligible for certain benefits, such as health insurance, life insurance, disability retirement plans, paid time off.

The posting will be active for a minimum of 3 days. The active posting will continue to extend by 3 days until the position is filled.

Benefits, Rewards & Wellness

• Excellent Health, Dental & Vision Insurance
• Retirement 401(k) Savings Plan
• Generous paid time off policy including paid parental leave

Zayo is an equal opportunity employer to all protected groups, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities. If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request a reasonable accommodation as part of the employment selection process, please contact us.

This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.

As part of the application, hiring, onboarding, and/or employment process, Zayo or its affiliates, partners, and vendors may collect, store, and use biometric identifiers and biometric information (collectively, “Biometric Data”), such as fingerprints, facial geometry scans or other unique biological characteristics. Zayo uses CLEAR1, a third-party identity verification service, to verify applicant identity during the hiring process. CLEAR1 may collect Biometric Data, including facial geometry scans and/or other biometric identifiers, to authenticate your identity. Biometric Data will be retained pursuant to CLEAR1’s policies, which can be found here: https://www.clearme.com/clear1-credential-policy-crp. Zayo will not sell, lease, trade, or otherwise profit from any applicant's or employee's Biometric Data. By proceeding with your application, you acknowledge this disclosure. Prior to any collection of Biometric Data — including through CLEAR — you may be presented with a separate consent form and asked to provide your written authorization in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws, including the Illinois Biometric Information Privacy Act (BIPA), the Texas Capture or Use of Biometric Identifier Act (CUBI), and other applicable biometric privacy statutes.