Director, Employment Law

Director, Employment Law

Remote, U.S.-Based | $170,000–$200,000 + Annual Bonus

The Opportunity

LaserAway, the nation’s leader in aesthetic dermatology, is seeking an experienced employment attorney to lead employment law strategy across our multi-state workforce.

This role requires deep, hands-on expertise in California employment law, including wage-and-hour compliance, PAGA litigation, leaves of absence, ADA/FEHA accommodations, worker classification, and technical pay requirements. California employment law expertise is essential and will be a primary focus of the selection process.

Reporting to the General Counsel, the Director of Employment Law will manage employment litigation, advise HR and business leaders, lead proactive compliance efforts, and oversee the Senior Manager of HR Compliance. This is a hands-on leadership role for an attorney who can provide practical, business-oriented guidance in a fast-paced, multi-location organization.

Key Responsibilities

Employment Litigation and Risk Management

• Lead strategy for employment litigation, including wage-and-hour class actions, PAGA matters, single-plaintiff claims, and arbitrations.
• Manage outside counsel, legal budgets, billing guidelines, and case outcomes.
• Oversee responses to EEOC and state agency charges, investigations, and information requests.
• Provide oversight for workplace investigations and workers’ compensation litigation.
• Identify litigation trends and translate them into practical risk-reduction strategies.

California and Multi-State Employment Counsel

• Serve as the company’s primary subject-matter expert on California employment law while supporting compliance across additional states.
• Advise HR and Operations on terminations, performance management, severance, restrictive covenants, employee relations, and workplace safety.
• Track federal, state, and local legal developments and guide required policy