HR Legal Consultant / Employment Attorney (Hybrid in Georgia) Job at The Wilkinson Firm, Atlanta, GA

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  • The Wilkinson Firm
  • Atlanta, GA

Job Description

Job Title:
HR Legal Consultant / Employment Attorney (Georgia Market)

Company:
The Wilkinson Firm

Location:
Atlanta, GA (Remote Must be licensed in Georgia or highly familiar with GA labor law)

About Us:

The Wilkinson Firm is the nations only HR and workforce strategy firm exclusively serving behavioral and mental health providers. We provide relationship-centered HR, compliance, and recruiting services to health and human services organizations ready to scale with integrity. From policy audits to leadership development, we deliver systems that heal workplaces and protect them legally.

Job Type:

Contract (1099) | Part-Time | As-Needed

Pay: $50$75/hour (DOE)

Role Summary:

Were hiring a Georgia-based Employment Attorney or HR Legal Consultant to join our growing Southeast team on a flexible, project-based contract. You will be our go-to legal expert for the Georgia market, supporting a region rich in behavioral health innovation, Medicaid-funded services, and human-centered clinics.

You'll work mostly remotely and step in only when needed , with full autonomy. This is an ideal opportunity for a solo attorney, boutique firm partner, or HR-versed legal consultant looking to make an impact in a mission-driven, high-growth firm.

Responsibilities:

  • Review and draft policies, contracts, handbooks, and compliance SOPs

  • Advise on employee investigations, performance plans, and risk mitigation

  • Guide legal decisions involving FLSA, ADA, EEOC, FMLA, contractor classification, and Georgia-specific laws

  • Draft and review legal documents (NDAs, non-competes, severance, arbitration agreements)

  • Join high-level internal or client meetings when legal expertise is required

  • Monitor labor law changes in Georgia and advise leadership accordingly

Requirements:

  • JD and active law license in Georgia

  • 5+ years of employment law experience, preferably supporting small businesses, healthcare, or nonprofits

  • Familiarity with Medicaid, behavioral health providers, or trauma-informed HR a plus

  • Must be comfortable operating independently as a 1099 contractor

Compensation & Perks:

  • $50 to $75/hour depending on experience and engagement scope

  • Total scheduling flexibility work only when needed

  • No billable hour quotas

  • Opportunity to grow into regional advisory or retainer role

  • Join a SHRM-certified, mission-led team with deep expertise in health and human services

To Apply:

Apply here or email careers@thewilkinsonfirm.com with your resume and a short summary of your relevant legal experience. Please include your Georgia license number and any relevant informational samples (optional).

Job Tags

Contract work, Part time, For contractors, Remote work, Flexible hours,

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