Associate Counsel, Employment

Values & Innovation

At Under Armour, we are committed to empowering those who strive for more, and the company's values - Act Sustainably, Celebrate the Wins, Fight on Together, Love Athletes and Stand for Equality - serve as both a roadmap for our teams and the qualities expected of every teammate.   Our Values define and unite us, the beliefs that are the red thread that connects everyone at Under Armour. Our values are rallying cries, reminding us why we're here, and fueling everything we do.   Our pursuit of better begins with innovation and with our team's mission of being the best. With us, you get the freedom to go further - no matter your role. That means developing, delivering, and selling the state-of-the-art products and digital tools that make top performers even better.   If you are a current Under Armour teammate, apply to this position on the Internal Career Site Here.   Purpose of Role

The Associate Counsel, Employment provides strategic and day-to-day legal advice and risk-based guidance on a wide range of U.S. and global labor and employment matters. This role serves as a trusted partner to Human Resources and business leaders, delivering practical, business-oriented counsel aligned with Under Armour’s objectives. Working within a lean global employment legal team, this attorney independently manages a high volume of matters, collaborates closely with regional in-house counsel and global employment paralegal and leverages technology—including AI-enabled tools—to deliver efficient, scalable legal solutions. The role is primarily focused on U.S. employment matters, with responsibility for supporting global initiatives and cross-border issues as needed. Your Impact

Employment Counseling & Advisory

Provide day-to-day legal advice to Human Resources and business leaders on a broad range of employment matters, including recruiting and hiring, performance management, accommodations, leaves of absence, compensation, benefits, employee relations, and terminations Provide strategic advice on legal risks and develop practical, business-oriented solutions Partner with HR to proactively address employee relations trends and mitigate risk

Investigations & Disputes

Lead or support internal workplace investigations, including complex and sensitive matters (e.g., senior employees, whistleblower complaints, harassment, and discrimination issues) Manage administrative charges, including drafting position statements, coordinating responses, and preparing witnesses Oversee employment-related disputes and pre-litigation matters, strategically managing outside counsel when necessary

Compliance & Risk Management

Interpret and apply employment laws and regulations to company practices and policies Provide legal review and approval of policies, guidance, and training materials developed in collaboration with HR and the Employment Paralegal Advise on compliance strategy across federal, state, and local requirements (e.g., wage and hour, leave laws, anti-discrimination laws) Translate legal developments into actionable business guidance

Global Support & Collaboration

Support global employment matters in coordination with regional counsel, including APAC and other jurisdictions Collaborate with other  members of the employment legal team and regional in-house counsel to ensure consistent and efficient service delivery Contribute to the development of globally consistent policies and practices, while accounting for local legal requirements

Technology, AI & Process Innovation

Leverage AI-enabled legal tools to enhance efficiency in drafting, research, investigations, and advisory work Develop scalable resources, including templates, decision trees, and self-service tools for HR and business partners Identify opportunities to streamline legal workflows and reduce reliance on outside counsel Qualifications

Juris Doctor (J.D.) required 4–6 years of labor and employment