Employment Counsel

Position Summary

The employment counsel will be a member of Carlyle's Legal and Compliance team and will work closely with the Global Head of Employment Law and the Human Capital Management (HCM) team to provide guidance on all legal aspects related to employment matters. The ideal candidate is a business-minded attorney who thrives in a fast-paced work environment.

Primary Responsibilities

• Assist the Global Head of Employment Law in advising Carlyle's global HCM business partners and other members of Carlyle's global HCM team on the full spectrum of employment law issues, employee relations issues, employee communication materials, employment policies and procedures, employee handbooks, benefits, compliance, internal investigations and other employment related matters.
• Draft and negotiate employment agreements, separation agreements including restrictive covenants
• Provide and/or coordinate training regarding employment best practices and anti-harassment training. Educate the HCM team on various employment matters, including agreement templates, to enable them to be more self-sufficient
• Manage outside counsel and other advisors in connection with employment matters

Requirements

• Education & Certificates: Bachelors degree, required. JD from a top-tier law school with strong academic performance. Active member of the District of Columbia or New York bar (as applicable based on office location)
• Professional Experience: 6+ years of overall relevant professional experience, required. Experience at a major law firm and/or as an in-house counsel with a focus on employment matters, required

Competencies & Attributes

• Strong attention to detail, time management, organizational skills and a logical/analytical approach
• Ability to manage multiple high-priority requests in a demanding, fast-paced environment and to maintain complete confidentiality
• Ability to work effectively as part of a team and to manage external advisors
• Familiarity with private equity or financial industry preferred
• Global experience preferred

Benefits/Compensation

Carlyle offers a comprehensive benefits package spanning retirement benefits, health insurance, life insurance and disability, paid time off, paid holidays, family planning benefits and various wellness programs. Additionally, the hired professional may also be eligible to participate in an annual discretionary incentive program, the award of which will be dependent on various factors, including, without limitation, individual and organizational performance.