Employment Litigation Counsel

About the role

Litigation professionals support Accenture's business, minimize risk and engage in dispute resolution related to employment compliance with federal and state laws and company policies; provide specialized and deep areas of expertise relative to employment issues; and coordinate legal advice related to employment disputes.

The Employment Litigation Counsel serves as a legal advisor to internal stakeholders regarding complex employee relations issues and compliance matters. This role will be focused on employment litigation throughout the US reporting into the North American Employment Litigation Lead.

Responsibilities

• Act as legal advisor regarding employment litigation and disputes involving US federal, state, and local employment laws with emphasis on compliance and risk mitigation strategies.
• Provide legal expertise to resolve complex employee relations and litigation matters.
• Have knowledge regarding FLSA employment classifications, overtime matters, and other wage and hour issues.
• Provide legal expertise relative to disputes alleging discrimination, retaliation, wrongful termination, and other employment-related claims.
• Assess and have knowledge regarding employment-related regulatory and compliance initiatives.
• Develop and manage outside counsel relationships.
• Support business and provide dispute resolution for employment-related claims arising from acquisitions.
• Stay abreast of legal developments affecting the company, its clients, and industries and recommend changes to company’s practices as needed in light of employment litigation trends.

Qualifications

• Law Degree / Juris Doctor
• Active license to practice law in at least one US jurisdiction
• Minimum of 5 years of experience practicing employment litigation

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience advising management of large companies
• Ability to work with personnel both internally and externally across the world
• Experience assessing collective wage and hour claims, as well as worker classifications, including strong working knowledge of the FLSA and independent contractor law and analogous provisions of state law
• Experience advising on and conducting HR investigations

Professional Skills

• In-depth knowledge of employment law across the United States
• Demonstrates sound judgment, ability to prioritize and make decisions, and identify risks
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Ability to influence with a strong executive presence
• Skilled in dispute resolution
• Responsive and follows through on commitments, with a sense of urgency
• Strong time management, prioritization, and ability to handle multiple responsibilities efficiently
• Highly organized with attention to accuracy and detail
• Self-directed with the ability to work independently as well as within teams
• Ability to work in a matrixed leadership environment and as strong cross-functional partner

Pay & Schedule

Compensation at Accenture varies depending on a wide array of factors, which may include but are not limited to the specific office location, role, skill set, and level of experience. As required by local law, Accenture provides a reasonable range of compensation for roles that may be hired as set forth below.

Job Location
Annual Salary Range
California $94,400 to $316,300
Cleveland $87,400 to $253,000
Colorado $94,400 to $273,200
District of Columbia $100,500 to $291,000
Illinois $87,400 to $273,200
Maine $80,400 to $232,800
Maryland $94,400 to $273,200
Massachusetts $94,400 to $291,000
Minnesota $94,400 to $273,200
New York $87,400 to $316,300
New Jersey $100,500 to $316,300
Virginia $87,400 to $291,000
Washington $100,500 to $291,000
Chicago, IL
Albany, NY
Arlington, VA
Atlanta, GA
Austin, TX
Beaverton, OR
Bentonville, AR
Boston, MA
Carmel, IN
Charlotte, NC
Cincinnati, OH
Cleveland, OH
Columbus, OH
Culver City, CA
Denver, CO
Des Moines, IA
Detroit, MI
Hartford, CT
Houston, TX
Irving, TX
Kirkland, WA
Miami, FL
Milwaukee, WI
Minneapolis, MN
Morristown, NJ
Mountain View, CA
Nashville, TN
New York City, NY
Oklahoma City, OK
Overland Park, KS
Philadelphia, PA
Pittsburgh, PA
Raleigh, NC
Redmond, WA
Sacramento, CA
San Diego, CA
San Francisco, CA
Scottsdale, AZ
Seattle, WA
St. Louis, MO
St. Petersburg, FL
Walnut Creek, CA

Benefits

We anticipate this job posting will be posted until 08/31/2026. Accenture offers a market competitive suite of benefits including medical, dental, vision, life, and long-term disability coverage, a 401(k) plan, bonus opportunities, paid holidays, and paid time off. See More Information On Our Benefits Here U.S. Employee Benefits | Accenture

Equal Employment Opportunity

We believe that no one should be discriminated against because of their differences. All employment decisions shall be made without regard to age, race, creed, color, religion, sex, national origin, ancestry, disability status, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital status, citizenship status or any other basis as protected by federal, state, or local law. Our rich diversity makes us more innovative, more competitive, and more creative, which helps us better serve our clients and our communities.