Employment Law Counsel

About the role

This attorney will serve as a primary employment law advisor for key U.S. client groups, including the North America Supply Chain function, while also supporting U.S. labor law matters and employment litigation management.

Responsibilities

• Serve as a primary legal advisor on employment law matters for aligned client groups, providing practical counsel with limited direction.
• Act as a key legal partner on U.S. labor law matters, including support for the Labor Relations Director.
• Manage employment litigation and dispute resolution for aligned client groups.
• Support and advise internal centers of excellence such as contingent worker management team, leave and time off team, policy and compliance teams, talent acquisition and compensation.
• Partner with HR Compliance to manage changing compliance requirements across North America.
• Develop and implement training for employees across the enterprise on critical workplace topics, including harassment prevention.

Requirements

Minimum Qualifications:

• Juris Doctor (J.D.) from an accredited law school.
• 5+ years of experience practicing employment and/or labor law, including litigation and counseling experience.
• Admitted to practice law in Minnesota, or willing to gain admission in Minnesota.
• Strong judgment, strategic and analytical thinking, and business acumen, with the ability to prioritize and work autonomously across multiple matters.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills. Ability to present complex information clearly and concisely to various stakeholders.
• Demonstrated ability to collaborate effectively with multiple stakeholders.
• Strong learning agility and a growth-oriented mindset.

Preferred Qualifications

• Labor law experience.
• Familiarity with HRIS systems, e-discovery management, and collective actions.
• Experience advising business clients in operational environments such as supply chain or manufacturing.

Qualifications

• Minimum Qualifications:
• Juris Doctor (J.D.) from an accredited law school.
• 5+ years of experience practicing employment and/or labor law, including litigation and counseling experience.
• Admitted to practice law in Minnesota, or willing to gain admission in Minnesota.
• Strong judgment, strategic and analytical thinking, and business acumen, with the ability to prioritize and work autonomously across multiple matters.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills. Ability to present complex information clearly and concisely to various stakeholders.
• Demonstrated ability to collaborate effectively with multiple stakeholders.
• Strong learning agility and a growth-oriented mindset.

Skills

Not specified.

Benefits

Not specified.

Pay

$128900.00 - $214900.00 / Annually.

Schedule

Not specified.