Job Description

POSITION SUMMARY:

The successful candidate will be an experienced management side traditional labor and employment attorney responsible for the following activities: providing day-to-day legal counseling in labor and employment law matters; managing employment-related litigation and enforcement matters; conducting investigations; preparing responses to administrative charges and inquiries; conducting research and training; and, developing and delivering preventive law presentations.  The position entails significant interaction with in-house business organizations, government agencies and other external parties.  The position requires collaboration with and cost-effective management of outside counsel and an enthusiasm for a varied set of responsibilities.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

Provides day-to-day strategic and proactive labor and employment law advice, counsel and guidance to HR and management on a variety of subjects, including hiring practices and procedures, employee discipline, performance management and separations, protected leaves and accommodations, wage and hour requirements, collective bargaining obligations and strategies, unfair labor practices, grievances, and arbitrations. 
Ensures compliance with labor and employment laws and regulations, including development, implementation, interpretation, and guidance regarding company policies and practices, and preventive law training.
Manages labor and employment law litigation matters and represents the company in mediation, arbitration and responding to federal and state administrative/regulatory agency charges.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

Juris Doctor degree from an ABA accredited college or university required
Current license to practice law and admission in a U.S. state bar, member in good standing
10 or more years of experience practicing as a licensed attorney in one or more states (a combination of in-house and law firm experience preferred)
Experience representing public companies preferred
Experience with international business operations, federal government contracting compliance, corporate M&A transactions, and data security and privacy compliance preferred
Experience with employee health and welfare benefit plans a plus

SKILLS:

Deep subject matter expertise in traditional labor and employment law
Commitment to excellence 
Reputation for ethical conduct, integrity and confidentiality
Demonstrated experience identifying and resolving legal issues quickly and effectively
Demonstrated ability make and advise on risk-based decisions
Demonstrated experience prioritizing competing demands in a fast-paced environment
Project management expertise
Trusted advisor to senior leaders
Professional maturity
Institutional savvy
High degree of attention to detail
Excellent analytical, problem-solving, negotiation, drafting and communication skills
Ability to confidently interact with colleagues and adversaries and to translate difficult legal principles into practical business solutions
Must understand dynamics of managing outside counsel
Quick learner with a high degree of common sense and resourcefulness, and the ability to work independently and prioritize multiple time-sensitive tasks
Ability to travel as needed
 

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