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Senior Employment Counsel
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Senior Employment Counsel The candidate will be responsible to work closely and partner with Coworker Services and other business units regarding employment-related issues, such as terminations, disciplinary actions, training, investigations, disability issues, FMLA issues, FLSA issues, noncompetes/nonsolicits and employment policies. Ensure that the advice and counsel provided aligns with both firms strategic objectives and the principles set forth in firms value statement, the firmWay. In conjunction with firms inhouse litigation attorney, manage outside counsel with regard to employment litigation, including consultation with outside counsel regarding strategy and facts, reviewing all court/agency filings and managing discovery processes. Draft position statements in response to charges filed with administrative agencies such as the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission and the Department of Labor. Oversee the scope, implementation and documentation of internal investigations. Assist in development of best practices with regard to Coworker Services processes, procedures and policies. Draft and review employee communications, policies and agreements. Assist with development of training programs for coworkers regarding employment issues such as discrimination, harassment, disability, leaves of absence and documentation of disciplinary actions. Provide employment law support to acquisition, divestiture and similar transactions as required. Partner on an ongoing basis with other members of the Legal Department staff in executing the responsibilities of the position. Serve as a resource to the Legal Department on employment law issues. Participate as a full member of the corporate Legal Department staff. Be focused and proactive in tracking federal and state laws and regularly update Coworker Services and other appropriate departments with regard to new legislation. Identify trends and plan for risks in the employment area.

The candidate must have a JD Degree from an accredited law school, with demonstrated academic success. 10+ years of relevant employment law experience is needed. License to practice law and in good standing under the Bar of any state that enables admission to practice as in-house counsel in Illinois is essential. Experience in the following areas is a plus: international, employee benefits and experience working with employment issues related to sales and technology solutions. Experience with both a corporation and a law firm is desired.
 
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