Senior Corporate Counsel

September 11

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Description

• The Senior Counsel-Employment Practices & Compliance supports multiple client groups and stakeholders at varying levels on wage and hour matters, workplace accommodations, protected leave, claims of harassment, discrimination, paid sick leave and benefits support and compliance with federal, state, and local labor and employment regulations in the US, Canada, and UK. • The Senior Counsel may direct and oversee investigations alleging unlawful employment actions. • Additionally, the Senior Counsel works with and oversees outside counsel to defend lawsuits and agency charges filed against the Company.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree/Doctor of Law (JD) • Certification/License: Active State Bar in good standing • 4+ years of experience in employment law in a law firm and/or in-house with an emphasis on the following specialty areas: labor and employment-related litigation, administrative proceedings (state or federal), advice & counsel, and compliance issues optimally in a multi-site, multi-jurisdictional work environment. • Excellent communication skills—able to influence at all of levels and across functions in a complex organization. • Able to gather information and analyze data or situations to make valid conclusions and propose actionable recommendations. • Ability to lead in complex, unclear, and stressful situations with limited direction. • Knowledge of and experience with employment laws and regulations. • Ability to solve complex, highly sensitive work-related issues. • Superior interpersonal and conflict resolution skills. • Work in a fast-paced environment. • To work as a member of a team with collegiality and professionalism. • Proficient in the use of Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft PowerPoint. • Seeing • Listening