Legal Counsel - Employment Law

About the Role

We are seeking an experienced Employment Attorney to join our Legal Department. This Legal Counsel role is responsible for providing day to day advice and counseling on employment law matters, drafting employment-related documents and policies, managing employment litigation and investigations and overseeing outside counsel.

Responsibilities

• Provide day-to-day legal advice on employment law matters including but not limited to: wage and hour compliance (FLSA, state/local laws); hiring, disciplinary action, performance management and terminations; workplace accommodations, leaves of absence, and employee benefits issues.
• Manage and coordinate employment-related litigation, arbitrations, administrative charges, and internal investigations including: drafting position statements; overseeing outside counsel; reviewing pleadings and strategy; managing discovery and settlement negotiations.
• Partner with Human Resources, Employee Relations, Compliance, and business leaders on employment matters involving licensed financial professionals, including employee actions with regulatory reporting or disclosure implications.
• Draft and review employment related policies, separation agreements, and other employment documents.
• Monitor and advise on legal developments, including wage and hour laws, workplace harassment regulations and industry specific employment compliance trends.
• Support human resources and business leaders with training and best practices.
• Participate in cross-functional legal projects as needed.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree or equivalent work experience: Law / J.D. degree, and active license to practice law in at least one US jurisdiction. - Required.
• 9+ Years Experience practicing law. - Required.
• 3+ Years Experience in Financial Services, Bank, Law Firm supporting Financial Services. - Required.
• Familiarity with employment matters involving licensed financial professionals, regulatory reporting obligations, U5 disclosures, or FINRA-related employment issues. - Preferred.
• Strong litigation background.
• Strong understanding of state and local laws.
• Solid understanding of legal documents, contracts and agreements, and drafting experience.
• Ability to be highly responsive and organized.
• Ability to provide practical and pragmatic advice.
• Ability to work under pressure and prioritize and manage workload, simultaneous tasks, and meet deadlines with a changing fast-paced environment.
• Excellent legal and analytical skills and a business-oriented approach to problem solving.
• Excellent drafting, negotiation, and client relations skills.

Skills

• Experience with financial services specific matters such as U-5 and FINRA regulations, a plus.
• Established work history or equivalent demonstrated through a combination of work experience, training, military service, or education.
• Experience in Microsoft Office products.

Pay

Minimum Base Pay Range: $127,500.00 USD. Maximum $220,000.00 USD. The exact compensation may vary based on skills, experience, training, licensure and certifications and location.