Frontdoor, Inc.

Corporate Counsel - Employment

Frontdoor, Inc.$166K — $185K *
US-AnywhereRemote in United States
Legal & Accounting
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • J.D. with 5-7 years of legal experience, preferably in employment law in a large law firm or in-house.
  • Expertise in complex regulatory environments and innovative, rapidly growing companies preferred.
  • Strong academic credentials and experience from a large firm is a plus.
  • Creative problem solver with a customer-focused attitude.
  • Ability to manage multiple tasks efficiently within a dynamic environment.
  • Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
  • Good standing in a state bar with ability to join the Tennessee bar.

Responsibilities

  • Provide timely and high-quality legal advice on employment issues to team members and business partners.
  • Support the People Team on employee relations, policy development, and compliance matters.
  • Ensure compliance with relevant labor and employment laws at all levels.
  • Assist with a variety of legal projects beyond employment law, including commercial litigation and regulatory matters.
  • Develop strategies for risk mitigation and continuous improvement in employment processes.
  • Engage with international operations on labor and employment issues as needed.
  • Communicate legal recommendations clearly to colleagues and business team members.

Benefits

  • Comprehensive health insurance including medical, pharmacy, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance.
  • Weight loss and smoking cessation programs available.
  • 401(k) matching to support retirement savings.
  • Participation in employee stock purchase plan.
  • Holistic approach to employee wellbeing.
Full Job Description
Overview

Position Overview : (Fully Remote/Virtual Role)

Role Summary:

Frontdoor seeks a talented, energetic, innovative and self-motivated attorney with at least 5-7 years of relevant legal experience to serve as Corporate Counsel - Employment. This position will report directly to the Vice President, Associate General Counsel - Employment and Litigation and will be responsible for advising the Company on a range of employment-related matters for a virtual-first workforce. This role requires the possession of a strong analytical and problem-solving mindset, coupled with an employer-side employment law background. The ideal candidate will have a practical, business-oriented approach to problem-solving and will value working in a dynamic and fast-paced corporate environment.

Responsibilities

Responsibilities include:
  • Providing high quality and timely legal advice and counsel to Legal Team members and business partners on employment and other legal issues pertaining to the operations and continued growth and expansion of our home warranty business and related businesses.
  • Providing legal support to the People Team regarding employment and labor-related matters, which may include employee relations issues, policy development and employee benefit plan compliance.
  • Assuring company compliance with federal, state and local labor and employment laws including the Fair Labor Standards Act, state and local wage and hour laws, the Americans with Disabilities Act, the Family Medical Leave Act, Title VII and ERISA.
  • Willingness to support as needed a range of legal projects beyond employment focus areas, including commercial and consumer litigation, contracts, marketing, regulatory, corporate governance and legal operations in support of the Company's strategic priorities and legal objectives.
  • Developing strategies to mitigate risks and identifying opportunities for continuous improvement, especially with regard to legal and employment processes.
  • Assisting as needed on labor and employment issues for the company's international operations.
  • Identifying and analyzing legal issues, and effectively communicating sound, understandable legal recommendations to Legal Team colleagues and the appropriate business team members.
  • Actively participating in a collaborative manner in cross-functional business teams to identify, evaluate and resolve complex business issues and risks.
  • Working with and supervising outside counsel and managing legal budgets, as appropriate.
  • Willingness to handle other projects and matters as may be assigned from time to time.

Qualifications

Requirements:
  • J.D. with at least 5 to 7 years of legal experience, preferably in a large law firm or in-house legal department handling employment matters and issues across multiple states and jurisdictions, although willing to consider strong candidates with other experiences;
  • Expertise operating in a complex regulatory environment and/or an innovative or rapidly-growing company or similar business venture is strongly preferred;
  • Top academic record and large firm experience preferred;
  • Creative problem solver with customer focus and "can do" attitude;
  • Ability to multi-task with a sense of urgency and ability to meet deadlines within a changing, fast-paced environment;
  • Team player with strong interpersonal, communication and presentation skills;
  • Able to easily build rapport and the gain the confidence and respect of peers and business leaders;
  • Possess strong issue identification and problem-solving skills;
  • Good sense of humor and willingness to laugh; and
  • Good standing in a state bar with the ability to join the Tennessee bar as in-house counsel.

Location:
  • Remote, but willingness to travel to business locations as required.

Other/State Specific

Compensation:

This role pays a base salary between $166,000 and $185,000 per annum, and your actual base pay will depend on your skills, qualifications, responsibilities, experience, and location.

At Frontdoor certain roles are eligible for additional rewards and incentives. Speak directly to your recruiter to learn more.

Our approach to benefits is holistic, and includes health, wellbeing and financial components including: insurance for medical/pharmacy, dental, vision, life, and disability, weight loss and smoking cessation programs, matching 401(k) and ability to participate in our employee stock purchase plan.

Learn more about benefits (https://frontdoor.jobs/benefits/) at Frontdoor.

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Job Locations US

ID 2026-4118

Category Legal

Type Full Time

Company AHS American Home Shield Corp

About Frontdoor, Inc.

Frontdoor, Inc. is a leading provider of home service plans in the United States. The company offers a range of services, including home warranty plans, home maintenance plans, and home security solutions. Frontdoor, Inc. was founded in 1971 as ServiceMaster and has since grown to become a publicly traded company with over 2,000 employees. The company is committed to providing exceptional customer service and helping homeowners protect their homes and families. Frontdoor, Inc. is publicly traded on the NASDAQ stock exchange under the ticker symbol FTDR.
Learn more about Frontdoor, Inc.
Size
2,081 employees
Market Cap
$1.6 billion
Industry
Net Income
$111 million
5 Year Trend
+9.4%
Revenue
$1.4 billion
NASDAQ

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