Employment Counsel The candidate will work with the Legal Team to provide legal support for company's employment needs and serve as a key internal point of contact and subject matter expert on all matters relating to employment and/or employee benefits law. Will report to the General Counsel. Prepare legal documents, including separation agreements, policies, incentive plans, legal memos, responses to charges of discrimination, and employment agreements. Provide counsel to human resources business partners and managers on employment matters, including employee relations, recruiting and hiring, harassment and discrimination, policies, leaves of absence, disability accommodations, government audits, reductions in force, wage and hour matters, immigration matters and non-competition agreements. Provide legal advice on the design, development, implementation and oversight of benefit plans, including health and welfare, equity, retirement, deferred compensation and leaves of absence plans. Provide legal advice and represent company in employment and benefits compliance, enforcement and litigation matters. Monitor and advise clients on labor and employment laws and advise on potential implications to current or future strategies and operations to enable ongoing compliance. Develop and collaborate on training to educate internal clients, partners, and stakeholders on legal development and requirements that could affect policies, procedures and practices. Coordinates employment/benefits due diligence activities and provides legal support for various transactions.
The candidate should have a law degree from an accredited law school and be licensed to practice law in the US. Must have 7+ years of significant experience practicing employment/benefits law. Must have strong counseling and advising skills, broad knowledge of federal and state employment laws, ability to prepare and present training, and the ability to address legal issues proactively. Prior in-house experience is preferred. Knowledge of or experience in California employment and leave laws is desired. Knowledge of or experience with employment and leave laws in EU and other countries is an asset.
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