Corporate Counsel , Labor & Employment

Job Description

Key Responsibilities

• Take charge of dispute management from attorney demands, administrative agency charges, and lawsuits in state or federal court
• Handle disputes in a proactive manner to achieve the best result for the company, including managing budgets with outside counsel and reporting on litigation risks internally
• Assist in providing timely advice and counsel for all day-to-day matters to field management and field Human Resources (HR) on a broad range of employment law matters
• Stay abreast of developments in federal, state, and local employment laws and manage compliance plans related to legislative changes
• Provide training to HR and field management on various employment law topics
• Work closely with HR to develop best practices, training, and employment strategy
• Assist with strategic-focused employment law compliance projects

Requirements

• J.D. from an accredited law school and admission to the state bar in which the attorney resides or eligibility to practice as registered in-house counsel
• 6+ years of employment law experience including significant litigation experience gained in private practice, and/or with a large multinational corporate organization
• Strong working knowledge of employment laws, including discrimination and employee leave matters, under federal, state, and local laws
• Ability to communicate orally and in writing in a clear, concise, organized, persuasive manner
• Ability to work independently but also perform as a strong team player
• Superior interpersonal skills
• Ability to collaborate with diverse personalities

Benefits & Perks

• Career Growth Opportunities
• Competitive Pay and Benefits
• Generous PTO and Parental Leave
• 401(K) Retirement Plan
• Life/Disability Insurance
• Community Involvement
• Referral Bonuses and Product Discounts

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