Legal Counsel - Employment Law

About the role

The Sr. 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.

Requirements

• Experience with financial services specific matters such as U-5 and FINRA regulations, a plus.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree or equivalent work experience: Law / J.D. degree, and active license to practice law in at least one US jurisdiction.
• 9+ Years Experience practicing law in financial services, bank, or law firm supporting financial services.
• Familiarity with employment matters involving licensed financial professionals, regulatory reporting obligations, U5 disclosures, or FINRA-related employment issues.
• 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.
• Prior experience in the financial services sector preferred.

What You Bring

• Experience in Microsoft Office products.

What Else You Need To Know

• The base pay range for this position is posted below and represents the annualized salary range. For hourly positions (non-exempt), the annual range is based on a 40-hour work week. The exact compensation may vary based on skills, experience, training, licensure and certifications and location.
• Minimum Base Pay Range: $127,500.00 USD Maximum $220,000.00 USD