Labor & Employment Attorney

About the role

Reporting to the Lead Counsel - Labor & Employment Law, the Labor & Employment Law Attorney will provide day-to-day legal counsel on a company-wide basis and work closely with our Human Resources department (HR) to ensure complete compliance in our employment practices.

Responsibilities

• Provide global support and legal counsel to HR and other global business partners.
• Proactively engage with business partners to develop a trusted advisor relationship.
• Learn and stay apprised of the nature of the business, priorities and challenges.
• Serve as a thought leader on key projects.
• Provide pragmatic advice and guidance that aligns with the company’s strategic objectives, risk tolerance and values.
• Advise U.S. HR personnel and other business partners on state and federal employment laws, including Title VII, ADA, FMLA, FLSA, ADEA and WARN; employment related claims; contract issues; common law claims; and non-competition/non-solicitation matters.
• Draft, interpret, and implement employment-related agreements and policies including offer letters, severance agreements, confidentiality agreements, settlement agreements, HR policies, and employee relations documentation.
• Assess employment training needs, develop training materials and provide training on labor & employment law issues to managers and HR professionals.
• Support due diligence, negotiation and implementation of M&A transactions with regard to labor and employment issues.
• Manage any administrative charges and complaints pending with the EEOC, DOL, NLRB and state agencies.
• Manage outside counsel, monitoring efficient use of their services and the practice area budget.
• Assist litigation counsel (in-house or external) as necessary in employment litigation, including fact finding and discovery.
• Monitor and respond to regulatory and legislative developments/changes/trends.
• Identify trends and plan for risks.
• Perform other related duties and responsibilities as assigned.

Required Skills

• Juris Doctor Degree is required.
• Admission to the Bar of at least one state.
• 3+ years of employment law experience in a major law firm, advising private and public companies on sophisticated labor and employment matters, including M&A transaction matters OR 5+ years as an in house, employment lawyer at a large corporation.
• Employment litigation is a plus.
• Deep knowledge of employment law.
• Ability to identify risks, propose and execute on mitigation measures.
• Exceptional written and oral communication abilities.
• Demonstrated ability to work efficiently and effectively in a fast-paced environment, appropriately prioritizing high risk matters.
• Ability to manage multiple demands with energy, urgency and a positive attitude.
• Congfident, independent decision making, while still keeping stakeholders informed and involved as appropriate.

Basic Requirements

• Juris Doctor Degree is required.
• Admission to the Bar of at least one state.
• 3+ years of employment law experience.