Labor & Employment Counsel

Min 7 yrs required

Full-time

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Labor & Employment Counsel - Lincoln Electric

Lincoln Electric, a global leader in advanced welding solutions, is seeking an experienced employment lawyer to join their team in Cleveland, Ohio. As the primary legal advisor on . employment law, this individual will provide counsel on a broad range of issues, support global operations, and collaborate with cross-functional and international teams. This is a full-time, salaried position with competitive benefits and growth opportunities.

Key Responsibilities:

- Provide practical and effective counsel on . employment issues, including recruiting, hiring, employee relations, discipline, terminations, and compliance matters
- Collaborate with global colleagues on employment matters outside the ., offering strategic counsel and oversight
- Develop and implement employment practices and policies that balance legal risk with business priorities
- Lead internal investigations in collaboration with the Compliance Department
- Manage employment litigation and pre-litigation disputes
- Monitor new legal developments and assess impacts on business practices and long-term goals
- Conduct training for managers and employees on employment-related topics
- Support legal department and cross-functional colleagues on complex legal matters, including M&A due diligence and integration activities

Basic Requirements:

- JD degree from an accredited law school and license to practice law in the .
- 7+ years of employment law experience
- Preferably from a large law firm or international company
- Proven track record of providing strategic employment counsel to business partners
- Expertise in . federal and state employment laws
- Excellent communication and organizational skills
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively

Lincoln Electric is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to promoting equal employment opportunity for all applicants. This includes individuals of all races, colors, national origins, religions, sexes, sexual orientations, gender identities, ages, veteran statuses, disabilities, genetic information, and any other category protected by federal, state, or local law.

Join the Lincoln Electric team and help build a better world with advanced arc welding solutions. Apply now!

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Legal advisory, Cross-functional collaboration, Strategic counsel, Employment practices and policies development, Internal investigations, Litigation management, M&A due diligence, Training, Microsoft Office proficiency

JD degree from accredited law school

Interested candidates should submit their resume and cover letter to the designated contact person at Lincoln Electric.

Qualification and Experience JD degree from accredited law school, license to practice law in the US

Legal