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Senior Employment Counsel

New York City NY Senior Employment Counsel The candidate will provide in-house legal counsel on labor and employment related matters, which may include, but not limited to, human resources issues, wage and hour law, workers compensation, unemployment and other state agency claims, labor relations, employee benefits, employment agreements and policy related issues, FMLA matters, employment related litigation and generally assists the AGC of Employment and Human Resources Department. Ensure compliance with all applicable laws, regulations and policies. Participate in and influence the decision-making process with appropriate clients and stakeholders. Identify and assess legal risks and opportunities within the labor and employment area and advise accordingly. Independently handle legal matters and projects ranging from basic to complex. Recognize when to elevate certain matters to the attention of the legal leadership. Supervise, manage and evaluate outside counsel on employment related matters including litigation. Educate clients and stakeholders on legal matters, policies and procedures. Establish and maintain relationships, credibility and trust with clients, stakeholders, legal team members and other colleagues. Able to travel at times (when safe to do so under COVID). Must have great communication (oral and written) and interpersonal skills within and across departments and externally. Must have a JD degree from an accredited law school. Should have 8+ years of substantive labor and employment experience with a corporate legal department or a nationally recognized law firm. Must have experience in counseling clients on labor and employment matters. Prefer candidate licensed in CA. Prefer candidate with experience in handling labor and employment matters before federal, state courts and administrative agencies. Knowledge of Canadian and/or Australian labor and employment law would be a plus. Legal 8 - 0 Full-time 2021-02-26

Employment Counsel

Brooklyn NY Employment Counsel The candidate will provide practical, business-minded advice on various sensitive employee situations to mitigate the company's risk. Be the primary legal point person to People team. Draft and maintain employee handbook and other relevant policies and processes, form offer letters and other employee-related agreements. Work with People and Operations teams to establish processes, standards and form documentation for employee performance management. Advise Operations teams on wage and hour issues, leave laws and breaks laws. Efficiently leverage and manage outside counsel to advise on labor laws and other specialized issues. Own employee safety, COVID-19 specific policies, OSHA and workers compensation for the legal team. Advise on diversity & inclusion programs, employee privacy, employee communications and employee events. The candidate will report to the General Counsel and work closely with the rest of the legal team, the People team and the Operations teams on a wide range of employment law issues. JD or equivalent from a top tier law school and membership of at least one state bar required. 4-6 years of relevant employment law experience, including at a nationally recognized law firm required. Bonus points for in-house experience at a startup or fast-growing company. Experience with employee complaints and investigations, wrongful termination claims, wage and hour laws and basics of labor law strongly preferred. Experience with incentive stock options plans, OSHA, and ADA are a plus. Legal 4 - 6 Full-time 2021-02-17

Employment Law Group Attorney, Vice President

New York City NY Employment Law Group Attorney, Vice President Responsibilities: The Employment Law Group, Vice President, Attorney will focus on employment law matters. This Vice President position reports to the Assistant General Counsel, Employment Law Group manager. Advice and counsel to HR professionals and management on a broad range of employment issues, including: recruiting, hiring, employee relations, discipline and termination, internal investigations (including data analysis), reductions-in-force, leaves of absence, disability accommodations, wage and hour compliance, employee benefits (experience with ERISA and non-ERISA benefits health & welfare and retirement plans preferred), compensation, regulatory change and compliance including emerging COVID regulation. Work closely with all levels of Human Resources colleagues to provide sound, ethical and practical legal service and advice. Ability to analyze compensation, EEO, litigation metrics, and other data in support of HR function legal support; synthesize large data sets to create graphs, charts, and other diagrams using Microsoft Excel and Powerpoint. Manage and respond to agency charges, attorney demand letters, mediations, arbitrations and litigations, as necessary, and provide metrics on such for Employment Law Group. Strategic advice and counsel on development and implementation of employment policies and procedures. Direct outside counsel and manage budget on employment matters. Conduct manager and human resources training.

Qualifications: 5+ years experience in employment counseling and litigation at a law firm with strong employment law practice or as in-house employment counsel in a highly regulated environment (financial services preferred). Strong knowledge of California and Federal employment laws and regulations. Excellent risk analysis skills and judgment. Outstanding verbal and written communication and interpersonal skills. Ability to create consensus, influence, interact with and advise senior executives, build trusted relationships with clients and colleagues. JD and excellent academic credentials. Member of California Bar. Legal 5 - 0 Full-time 2021-02-12

Senior Counsel Legal & Business Affairs - Employment

New York City NY Senior Counsel Legal & Business Affairs - Employment Duties: Provide daily advice and counsel on employment law issues, under direction of supervisor. Oversee investigations into discrimination and other employment-related charges filed with city/state/federal agencies and written responses. Partner with Company leadership on the management and defense of employment-related litigation. Review termination decisions for employees at agreed-upon levels in the organization, and prepare and negotiate separation documentation. Provide advice and counsel on background check matters, immigration matters and independent contractor requests. Work cross-functionally on policy updates, drafting and review, as well as implementation and compliance. Review and negotiate certain agreements with third parties and employees (e.g., Fresh Start, certain vendor agreements). Secondarily, serve as a general corporate attorney, providing cross-functional services across the Legal department.

Qualifications: Legal education and JD from top accredited law school required; 4-6 years experience of employment law. Knowledge of NY employment laws required; CA and NV specific employment laws a plus. Experience with/interest in compensation and benefits matters a plus. Extensive Employment Law background; in house experience a plus. Ability to analyze complex, challenging, and sensitive employment law and ethics issues. Licensed to practice in New York or eligible for registration in New York as in-house counsel. Legal 4 - 6 Full-time 2021-02-11

Associate General Counsel, Labor & Employment

New York City NY Associate General Counsel, Labor and Employment The candidate will report to the Associate General Counsel responsible for all cross-functional employment law support, and will handle a wide range of employment law-related issues, with a focus on providing legal advice on global diversity and inclusion matters, OFCCP Compliance, and provide advice and counsel to company's People Analytics team. Will provide legal advice, counsel and support to key partners in human resources, diversity & inclusion, people analytics, and compliance on a broad range of employment legal matters. Support recruiting operations, people operations, immigration, management, and other cross-functional stakeholders. Monitor legislation, regulations, case law, and government enforcement activities relating to the above substantive legal areas, and provide proactive, strategic advice to the employment law group and relevant stakeholders. Lead privileged internal audits and process reviews, and new policy creation and implementation. Draft and maintain employment-related documents, policies and processes. Facilitate process improvements and efficiencies, including helping to develop and maintain matter and document management systems. Travel throughout the US and internationally as needed.

The candidate should have a J.D. degree and membership in at least one State Bar. New York or California Bar membership is preferred. Must have 8+ years of experience in labor and employment law. In-house legal department experience is required. Experience with counseling on, or litigation related to HR and OFCCP Compliance is required. Experience advising on international employment issues and supporting clients outside the US is desired. Experience building trust with team members and influence cross-functional partners is an asset. Should have flexibility to work extended hours when necessary to connect with colleagues in LATAM, APAC, and EMEA. Legal 8 - 0 Full-time 2021-02-06

Lead Counsel, Labor And Employment

New York City NY Lead Counsel, Labor and Employment The candidate will provide counseling and support to HR Business Partners, Employee Relations Business Partners, and the business on employee terminations, performance management, investigations, accommodations, reorganizations, and other employment-related matters. Collaborate with other attorneys on the team with respect to advice and counseling provided to HR and other cross-functional partners. Coordinate and manage employment related projects, including internal process reviews, new policy roll-outs and implementation, and training programs. Draft and edit employment-related documents, correspondence, agreements and processes. Manage legal risks and provide solutions for resolving employment disputes. Participate in the creation and delivery of trainings related to employment law matters, such as harassment training and other manager trainings on a variety of topics. Manage and drive strategy on pre-litigation and litigation matters. Must have J.D. degree and membership in at least one state bar. Should have 5+ years of experience in labor and employment law. Must have experience with state and federal employment law and advising and counseling clients on such laws. Should have employment litigation experience and experience coordinating and driving to completion large-scale projects (including litigations). New York or California Bar Membership desired. In-house legal department experience preferred. Legal 5 - 0 Full-time 2021-01-30

Lead Counsel, Labor And Employment

New York City NY Lead Counsel, Labor and Employment The candidate will provide counseling and support to HR Business Partners, Employee Relations Business Partners, and the business on employee terminations, performance management, investigations, accommodations, reorganizations, and other employment-related matters. Collaborate with other attorneys on the team with respect to advice and counseling provided to HR and other cross-functional partners. Coordinate and manage employment related projects, including internal process reviews, new policy roll-outs and implementation, and training programs. Draft and edit employment-related documents, correspondence, agreements and processes. Manage legal risks and provide solutions for resolving employment disputes. Participate in the creation and delivery of trainings related to employment law matters, such as harassment training and other manager trainings on a variety of topics. Manage and drive strategy on pre-litigation and litigation matters. Must have J.D. degree and membership in at least one state bar. Should have 5+ years of experience in labor and employment law. Must have experience with state and federal employment law and advising and counseling clients on such laws. Should have employment litigation experience and experience coordinating and driving to completion large-scale projects (including litigations). New York or California Bar Membership desired. In-house legal department experience preferred. Legal 5 - 0 Full-time 2021-01-30
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Senior Employment Counsel
Refer job# OHRJ155711
 
Senior Employment Counsel The candidate will provide in-house legal counsel on labor and employment related matters, which may include, but not limited to, human resources issues, wage and hour law, workers compensation, unemployment and other state agency claims, labor relations, employee benefits, employment agreements and policy related issues, FMLA matters, employment related litigation and generally assists the AGC of Employment and Human Resources Department. Ensure compliance with all applicable laws, regulations and policies. Participate in and influence the decision-making process with appropriate clients and stakeholders. Identify and assess legal risks and opportunities within the labor and employment area and advise accordingly. Independently handle legal matters and projects ranging from basic to complex. Recognize when to elevate certain matters to the attention of the legal leadership. Supervise, manage and evaluate outside counsel on employment related matters including litigation. Educate clients and stakeholders on legal matters, policies and procedures. Establish and maintain relationships, credibility and trust with clients, stakeholders, legal team members and other colleagues. Able to travel at times (when safe to do so under COVID). Must have great communication (oral and written) and interpersonal skills within and across departments and externally. Must have a JD degree from an accredited law school. Should have 8+ years of substantive labor and employment experience with a corporate legal department or a nationally recognized law firm. Must have experience in counseling clients on labor and employment matters. Prefer candidate licensed in CA. Prefer candidate with experience in handling labor and employment matters before federal, state courts and administrative agencies. Knowledge of Canadian and/or Australian labor and employment law would be a plus.
 
EMAIL TO COLLEAGUE  PERMALINK
 
Employment Counsel
Refer job# QYXW155504
 
Employment Counsel The candidate will provide practical, business-minded advice on various sensitive employee situations to mitigate the company's risk. Be the primary legal point person to People team. Draft and maintain employee handbook and other relevant policies and processes, form offer letters and other employee-related agreements. Work with People and Operations teams to establish processes, standards and form documentation for employee performance management. Advise Operations teams on wage and hour issues, leave laws and breaks laws. Efficiently leverage and manage outside counsel to advise on labor laws and other specialized issues. Own employee safety, COVID-19 specific policies, OSHA and workers compensation for the legal team. Advise on diversity & inclusion programs, employee privacy, employee communications and employee events. The candidate will report to the General Counsel and work closely with the rest of the legal team, the People team and the Operations teams on a wide range of employment law issues. JD or equivalent from a top tier law school and membership of at least one state bar required. 4-6 years of relevant employment law experience, including at a nationally recognized law firm required. Bonus points for in-house experience at a startup or fast-growing company. Experience with employee complaints and investigations, wrongful termination claims, wage and hour laws and basics of labor law strongly preferred. Experience with incentive stock options plans, OSHA, and ADA are a plus.
 
EMAIL TO COLLEAGUE  PERMALINK
 
Employment Law Group Attorney, Vice President
Refer job# GWAA155432
 
Employment Law Group Attorney, Vice President Responsibilities: The Employment Law Group, Vice President, Attorney will focus on employment law matters. This Vice President position reports to the Assistant General Counsel, Employment Law Group manager. Advice and counsel to HR professionals and management on a broad range of employment issues, including: recruiting, hiring, employee relations, discipline and termination, internal investigations (including data analysis), reductions-in-force, leaves of absence, disability accommodations, wage and hour compliance, employee benefits (experience with ERISA and non-ERISA benefits health & welfare and retirement plans preferred), compensation, regulatory change and compliance including emerging COVID regulation. Work closely with all levels of Human Resources colleagues to provide sound, ethical and practical legal service and advice. Ability to analyze compensation, EEO, litigation metrics, and other data in support of HR function legal support; synthesize large data sets to create graphs, charts, and other diagrams using Microsoft Excel and Powerpoint. Manage and respond to agency charges, attorney demand letters, mediations, arbitrations and litigations, as necessary, and provide metrics on such for Employment Law Group. Strategic advice and counsel on development and implementation of employment policies and procedures. Direct outside counsel and manage budget on employment matters. Conduct manager and human resources training.

Qualifications: 5+ years experience in employment counseling and litigation at a law firm with strong employment law practice or as in-house employment counsel in a highly regulated environment (financial services preferred). Strong knowledge of California and Federal employment laws and regulations. Excellent risk analysis skills and judgment. Outstanding verbal and written communication and interpersonal skills. Ability to create consensus, influence, interact with and advise senior executives, build trusted relationships with clients and colleagues. JD and excellent academic credentials. Member of California Bar.
 
EMAIL TO COLLEAGUE  PERMALINK
 
 
Senior Counsel Legal & Business Affairs - Employment
Refer job# EBHF155406
 
Senior Counsel Legal & Business Affairs - Employment Duties: Provide daily advice and counsel on employment law issues, under direction of supervisor. Oversee investigations into discrimination and other employment-related charges filed with city/state/federal agencies and written responses. Partner with Company leadership on the management and defense of employment-related litigation. Review termination decisions for employees at agreed-upon levels in the organization, and prepare and negotiate separation documentation. Provide advice and counsel on background check matters, immigration matters and independent contractor requests. Work cross-functionally on policy updates, drafting and review, as well as implementation and compliance. Review and negotiate certain agreements with third parties and employees (e.g., Fresh Start, certain vendor agreements). Secondarily, serve as a general corporate attorney, providing cross-functional services across the Legal department.

Qualifications: Legal education and JD from top accredited law school required; 4-6 years experience of employment law. Knowledge of NY employment laws required; CA and NV specific employment laws a plus. Experience with/interest in compensation and benefits matters a plus. Extensive Employment Law background; in house experience a plus. Ability to analyze complex, challenging, and sensitive employment law and ethics issues. Licensed to practice in New York or eligible for registration in New York as in-house counsel.
 
EMAIL TO COLLEAGUE  PERMALINK
 
Associate General Counsel, Labor & Employment
Refer job# UBZH155246
 
Associate General Counsel, Labor and Employment The candidate will report to the Associate General Counsel responsible for all cross-functional employment law support, and will handle a wide range of employment law-related issues, with a focus on providing legal advice on global diversity and inclusion matters, OFCCP Compliance, and provide advice and counsel to company's People Analytics team. Will provide legal advice, counsel and support to key partners in human resources, diversity & inclusion, people analytics, and compliance on a broad range of employment legal matters. Support recruiting operations, people operations, immigration, management, and other cross-functional stakeholders. Monitor legislation, regulations, case law, and government enforcement activities relating to the above substantive legal areas, and provide proactive, strategic advice to the employment law group and relevant stakeholders. Lead privileged internal audits and process reviews, and new policy creation and implementation. Draft and maintain employment-related documents, policies and processes. Facilitate process improvements and efficiencies, including helping to develop and maintain matter and document management systems. Travel throughout the US and internationally as needed.

The candidate should have a J.D. degree and membership in at least one State Bar. New York or California Bar membership is preferred. Must have 8+ years of experience in labor and employment law. In-house legal department experience is required. Experience with counseling on, or litigation related to HR and OFCCP Compliance is required. Experience advising on international employment issues and supporting clients outside the US is desired. Experience building trust with team members and influence cross-functional partners is an asset. Should have flexibility to work extended hours when necessary to connect with colleagues in LATAM, APAC, and EMEA.
 
EMAIL TO COLLEAGUE  PERMALINK
 
Lead Counsel, Labor And Employment
Refer job# BGJX154984
 
Lead Counsel, Labor and Employment The candidate will provide counseling and support to HR Business Partners, Employee Relations Business Partners, and the business on employee terminations, performance management, investigations, accommodations, reorganizations, and other employment-related matters. Collaborate with other attorneys on the team with respect to advice and counseling provided to HR and other cross-functional partners. Coordinate and manage employment related projects, including internal process reviews, new policy roll-outs and implementation, and training programs. Draft and edit employment-related documents, correspondence, agreements and processes. Manage legal risks and provide solutions for resolving employment disputes. Participate in the creation and delivery of trainings related to employment law matters, such as harassment training and other manager trainings on a variety of topics. Manage and drive strategy on pre-litigation and litigation matters. Must have J.D. degree and membership in at least one state bar. Should have 5+ years of experience in labor and employment law. Must have experience with state and federal employment law and advising and counseling clients on such laws. Should have employment litigation experience and experience coordinating and driving to completion large-scale projects (including litigations). New York or California Bar Membership desired. In-house legal department experience preferred.
 
EMAIL TO COLLEAGUE  PERMALINK
 
 
Lead Counsel, Labor And Employment
Refer job# TPTZ154985
 
Lead Counsel, Labor and Employment The candidate will provide counseling and support to HR Business Partners, Employee Relations Business Partners, and the business on employee terminations, performance management, investigations, accommodations, reorganizations, and other employment-related matters. Collaborate with other attorneys on the team with respect to advice and counseling provided to HR and other cross-functional partners. Coordinate and manage employment related projects, including internal process reviews, new policy roll-outs and implementation, and training programs. Draft and edit employment-related documents, correspondence, agreements and processes. Manage legal risks and provide solutions for resolving employment disputes. Participate in the creation and delivery of trainings related to employment law matters, such as harassment training and other manager trainings on a variety of topics. Manage and drive strategy on pre-litigation and litigation matters. Must have J.D. degree and membership in at least one state bar. Should have 5+ years of experience in labor and employment law. Must have experience with state and federal employment law and advising and counseling clients on such laws. Should have employment litigation experience and experience coordinating and driving to completion large-scale projects (including litigations). New York or California Bar Membership desired. In-house legal department experience preferred.
 
EMAIL TO COLLEAGUE  PERMALINK
 
 

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