Title: Labor & Employment Counsel
Job Responsibilities
- Provide legal guidance to clients on various employment law issues, including terminations, reasonable accommodation, FLSA status, employment agreements, wage/hour compliance, safety, disciplinary action, and general employee relations.
- Manage outside counsel and develop lead strategy for litigation, labor disputes, agency charges, audits, and claims.
- Make recommendations regarding the resolution of cases, including potential settlements and litigation of legal proceedings against other parties.
- Assist in the development, review, and implementation of company policies and procedures to ensure compliance with federal, state, and local laws and regulations.
- Conduct research and analysis on labor and employment laws and regulations to provide guidance to management and HR, aiming to avoid and mitigate potential legal risks.
- Assist in the preparation and review of employment contracts, restrictive covenant agreements, and other legal documents.
- Participate in internal investigations related to employee complaints and workplace incidents.
- Represent the company in administrative proceedings and assist in preparing responses to government agency inquiries and administrative charges.
- Stay updated on changes in labor and employment law, inform internal clients about new legislation and court decisions, and address potential impacts on the company.
- Appear for the company at mediations, hearings, trials, etc., as necessary.
Education and Experience Information
- Licensed to practice law in at least one state in the United States.
- At least 3 years of substantial experience in labor and employment law within a well-established law firm or corporate environment, including experience counseling clients.
- Strong understanding of federal, state, and local labor and employment laws and regulations.
- Excellent judgment and ability to assess risks.
- Strong interpersonal skills, comfortable interfacing directly with all levels of managers and department leaders, as well as various members of the HR team.
- Ability to communicate complex legal concepts to non-attorney internal clients concisely and thoroughly.
- Ability to problem-solve and think strategically and practically in ambiguous situations.
- Ability to work and coordinate across business units with an eye toward the bigger picture.
- High level of discretion, maturity, and professionalism, especially when handling sensitive and confidential matters.
- Prior in-house experience preferred, but not required.
- Traditional labor and/or immigration law experience is a plus.
Your Education
- Juris Doctor (JD) degree from an ABA-accredited law school.
Salary Information
The text does not provide specific salary information. However, it mentions competitive compensation and bonuses, alongside other benefits such as a % company match 401(k) plan, $500 annual company-paid lifestyle benefit, and company-paid life and disability insurance.
Company's Commitment
Company is a Fortune 500 company committed to providing equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, physical or mental disability, national origin, citizenship, military or veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, genetic information, or other statuses protected by federal, state, or local law. Company emphasizes the importance of sustainability and meaningful work, supporting infrastructure that connects communities.
