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Employment Attorney in Chicago, IL

JPMorgan Chase & Co, Jun 25,2015 May 29,2015 Location USA Chicago IL
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In-House

Attorney

Labor & Employment

Litigation - Whistleblower - CFTC

Min 5 yrs required

Profile

Legal - Assistant General Counsel - Human Resources Law - VP Candidate will concentrate on supporting the Consumer and Community Banking business and providing support with respect to the enforcement of restrictive covenants. Will provide legal counsel and strategic advice to the firm on employment law and related matters; handle directly and/or manage outside counsel on a caseload of employment claims at various stages from threatened litigation through trial (and in various jurisdictions); and prepare and review human resources policies, procedures, agreements and other documentation related to human resources and workforce management.

Qualification and Experience

Candidate should have a Law degree, ability to practice in Illinois and 5+ years of recent, relevant and broad employment advisory experience as well as employment litigation, advice and counseling experience in a major law firm, large in-house or equivalent. Demonstrated knowledge of state and federal employment discrimination and other employment-related statutes, as well as common law employment claims is required. Experience advising and working on mergers, acquisitions and other transactions is desired. Experience handling full range of labor and employment issues, including performance management, employee discipline, termination, severance, workplace investigations, policy development, employment agreements, FLSA, FMLA, wage and hour issues, workplace accommodations, applications, training, incentive pay, and the protection of intellectual property, trade secrets and confidential information is needed. Strong knowledge of eDiscovery/ESI is needed. Project management skills and background is desired. High competency in Microsoft Word, Excel, LEXIS/Westlaw, case management applications and/or customer account management applications is needed. Knowledge of collaboration tools like Sharepoint and PowerPoint is required.

Additional info

Ref: 150056672.

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