Assistant General Counsel - Labor, Employment and Compliance

Assistant General Counsel – Labor, Employment, and Compliance

As a strategic legal leader at Performance Contracting, Inc. (PCI), the Assistant General Counsel – Labor, Employment and Compliance provides expert guidance on labor and employment, union, compliance and dispute matters to support the company’s growth and operational excellence.

Essential Functions

Leadership Responsibilities

• Serve as a trusted legal advisor to executive leadership and operational teams, providing strategic counsel on labor and employment issues, compliance, risk mitigation, and legal best practices.
• Hire, lead and manage outside counsel, ensuring effective strategy for claims, disputes and regulatory compliance across all company operations.
• Develop and implement policies, governance and training to promote a strong culture of ethics, compliance and risk awareness at all levels of the organization.
• Oversee and enhance company-wide compliance programs, ensuring adherence to licensing, employment regulations, OSHA standards and government contracting requirements.
• Drive proactive risk management strategies, anticipating legal challenges and positioning the company for long-term success.
• Foster cross‑functional collaboration with operational, HR, risk, finance and business development teams to align legal strategies with business objectives.

Employment Claims and Litigation

• Respond to charges and supervise defense and litigation of actions involving employment‑related claims and agency charges.
• Advise, counsel and train operations and management on employment and labor law issues and compliance.
• Serve as primary liaison with outside counsel and the Internal Human Resources Department for active litigation matters and insurance claims, ensuring alignment with operational goals, budgets and timelines.

Regulatory & Compliance Oversight

• Oversee compliance with all federal, state and local regulations impacting company operations.
• Oversee the Government Compliance Program and staff, including analysis of public project subcontracts and regulatory obligations.
• Serve as the primary legal resource for OSHA, safety, environmental and employment‑related matters across all business units.
• Manage licensing and regulatory compliance, ensuring all contractor licenses (approximately 125), business registrations (approximately 144) and pre‑qualification requirements (approximately 4,000 annually) remain current and in good standing.

Union & Labor Relations Leadership

• Guide operational leaders on union‑related matters, including:
  • Labor agreement negotiation, compliance and interpretation
  • Resolution of union disputes and grievances
  • Union workforce management and pension liability concerns
• Work with the Labor Relations Director to formulate a comprehensive labor strategy for the organization.

Leadership and Development

• Manage and mentor a team of analysts and other professionals, fostering operational excellence, professional development and continuous learning.
• Promote an environment of collaboration, accountability and adaptability within the legal team and across operations.

Required Skills & Leadership Competencies

• Ability to synthesize past legal outcomes into actionable, forward‑thinking strategies.
• Strong executive presence with a proven ability to influence and guide senior leadership.
• Proactive, business‑minded legal approach, balancing risk management with operational goals.
• Excellent communication and relationship‑building skills, fostering collaboration across teams.
• Demonstrated ability to lead and mentor legal teams, driving high performance and engagement.
• Commitment to continuous improvement, seeking ways to enhance legal and compliance functions.
• High ethical standards, serving as a champion for corporate integrity and responsible business practices.
• Maintain a strong connection between legal strategy and company goals, ensuring action is proactive, not reactive.

Basic Qualifications

• Juris Doctor (J.D.) from an accredited law school.
• Active license to practice law in at least one U.S. jurisdiction.
• 10+ years of progressive legal experience, preferably in employment and labor law, litigation and regulatory oversight.
• Experience managing people, leading legal teams and advising executive leadership on complex legal matters.

Preferred Qualifications

• Local to the Kansas City Metropolitan area.
• Experience in AEC, manufacturing, industrial, union or similar environments.

Benefits

• Competitive pay
• Incentive bonus plan
• Employee stock ownership plan (ESOP)
• 401(k) retirement savings plan with match
• Medical, prescription drug, dental and vision insurance plans with flexible spending account option
• Life insurance, AD&D and disability benefits
• Employee assistance program (EAP)
• Flexible paid time off policy and paid holidays

PCG provides equal employment and affirmative action opportunities to applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status or disability.

PCG is a background screening, drug‑free workplace. In accordance with the provisions of Tennessee Code Annotated (T.C.A.), Title 50, Chapter 9, PCG’s Drug‑Free Workplace Program includes drug and alcohol testing as part of the hiring process and throughout employment, as applicable.

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