PilotCompany
Counsel, Employment Law
At a Glance
- Location
- Knoxville, Tennessee, United States
- Employment
- Full-time
- Experience
- 4+ years
- Posted
- 2026-03-17T16:04:00.309Z
Key Requirements
Domain Knowledge
- Legal
- Regulatory
Requirements
Juris Doctor (JD) from an accredited law school
Active Tennessee bar membership
4+ years of experience practicing employment law, including immigration-related matters
Working knowledge of U.S. employment-based immigration laws and compliance requirements
Experience advising HR and business leaders in a corporate or law firm setting
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Compensation & Benefits
Nation-wide Medical Plan/Dental/Vision
401(k) and Flexible Spending Accounts
Employee Fuel Discount
Adoption Assistance
Tuition Reimbursement
Onsite Gym and Cafeteria
Responsibilities
Job Summary
The Employment Law Counsel provides legal guidance on all aspects of employment and labor law, ensuring compliance with federal, state, and local regulations. This role advises management and HR on employee relations matters, mitigates legal risk, and supports the organization’s people strategies.
Key Responsibilities
Advise on employment laws and regulations, including wage and hour, discrimination, harassment, retaliation, leave laws, and workplace accommodations
Draft, review, and update employment-related policies, handbooks, agreements, and contracts
Provide guidance on employee discipline, performance management, investigations, and terminations
About the Company
Pilot Company is an industry-leading network of travel centers with more than 30,000 team members and over 750 retail and fueling locations in 44 states and six Canadian provinces. Our energy and logistics division serves as a top supplier of fuel, employing one of the largest tanker fleets and providing critical services to oil operations in our nation's busiest basins. Pilot Company supports a growing portfolio of brands with expertise in supply chain and retail operations, logistics and transportation, technology and digital innovation, construction, maintenance, human resources, finance, sales and marketing.
Founded in 1958 by Jim A. Haslam II and currently led by CEO Adam Wright, our founding values, people-first culture and commitment to giving back remains true to us today. Whether we are serving guests, a fellow team member, or a trucking company, we are dedicated to fueling people and keeping North America moving.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state, or local law.
Military encouraged to apply.