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Employment Law - Management (Compliance & Counseling) Attorney / Litigation - Labor & Employment Attorney in Chicago, IL

RSM US LLP. Jun 16,2022 Feb 14,2022 Location USA Chicago IL
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In-House

Attorney

Employment Law - Management (Compliance & Counseling)

Litigation - Labor & Employment

6-12 yrs required

Profile

Senior Counsel - Employment Duties: Provide counsel to HR and business leaders on domestic and international employment, benefits and immigration law. Assist with domestic and international employment litigation including: discrimination and retaliation claims, whistleblower claims, wage and hour, ERISA/severance claims. Advise on matters related to employment agreements and compliance with restrictive covenants. Partner with HR regarding the investigation of internal complaints. Assist in responding to pre-litigation demands and EEOC/agency charges. Advise and train on: recruiting, hiring, performance counseling, accommodations, leave, terminations, pay equity, restrictive covenants, and domestic and international employment laws including: FLSA, ADA/ADAAA, ADEA, Title VII, EPA, FMLA, and local leave laws. Manage reporting of claims to applicable insurance policies and carriers and assist with annual insurance policy renewal. Advise on domestic and international corporate transactions with respect to employment matters. Review and revise domestic and international employment policies. Analyze and advise on compensation matters including exempt status and pay equity. Provide updates regarding legislative and regulatory changes.

Qualification and Experience

Qualifications: JD and Member of any State Bar in good standing. 6 -12 years of relevant employment law experience with a law firm or in-house experience. Litigation and counseling experience. Deep expertise and working knowledge of US employment laws. Knowledge of Canadian/India/UK/EU employment law is a plus. Success in influencing and engaging stakeholders, building collaborative relationships while managing conflicting priorities. Superior work ethic and high-energy individual. Excellent communication skills. Articulate critical thinking and writing skills. Ability to work effectively with internal clients, senior executives, and Firm personnel in multiple departments. Ability to balance legal risks with business objectives and propose strategic solutions. Strong attention to detail, well organized, and able to manage numerous projects and deadlines simultaneously. Positive attitude and willingness to tackle a wide range of routine to complex projects in a high-volume environment.

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Req. #: req25773

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