Associate Director, Employment Law Counsel

About the role

The Associate Director, Employment Law Counsel at Spencer's and Spirit provides legal counsel and strategic guidance on employment-related matters, including litigation, regulatory/wage and hour compliance, and employee relations.

Responsibilities

• Manage and oversee employment-related litigation matters, including claims involving EEOC, state human rights commissions, wage and hour, and other employment practices
• Partner with internal stakeholders to provide legal guidance on employee relations matters, accommodation requests, investigations, discipline, and terminations
• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws and regulations across multiple jurisdictions
• Lead and coordinate responses to agency charges and audits, including EEOC and state agencies
• Manage relationships with and direct external counsel to ensure effective and efficient case handling
• Conduct legal research and provide proactive advice on emerging employment law trends and risks
• Support alternative dispute resolution efforts
• Review, draft, and update employment policies, practices, and documentation to ensure compliance and consistency
• Provide training and guidance to HR, leadership, and associates on employment law best practices

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree; Juris Doctor; Member of the New Jersey Bar
• Five to seven years of experience practicing employment law, with a focus on litigation and counseling
• Demonstrated experience handling EEOC matters, state human rights commissions, arbitrations, and wage and hour laws
• Strong knowledge of varying state employment laws
• Prioritization and management of multiple matters simultaneously
• Proven ability to manage external counsel
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, writing, and communication skills with a business-oriented mindset