Labor and Employment Counsel Job at Robert Half (Teaneck)

Senior Legal Counsel, Labor and Employment

Senior Legal Counsel providing labor and employment legal assistance including t...

Location

United States of America , Charlotte, North Carolina, Tempe, Arizona, or San Antonio, Texas

Salary:

Not provided

Circle K

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

JD required from an accredited law school
Bar admission and license to practice law in the U.S., member in good standing
Minimum of eight (8) years of experience, specifically in labor and employment law area of practice
Prior experience working in a large law firm preferred
Experience with employee health and welfare
Ability to draft documents and policies in a concise manner for non-lawyers
Must have advanced breadth and depth of practical and academic knowledge of federal, state, and municipal labor and employment laws/regulations, with proven working knowledge of issues related to the EEOC, FLSA, FMLA, NLRB, ADEA, ADA, Title VII, WARN, discrimination and equal pay claims
Substantial experience with delivering advice and counsel to business clients such as Human Resources
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Self-motivated and able to quickly troubleshoot issues and provide solutions

Job Responsibility

Provide legal advice and counseling on employment law issues and legal support to HR teams
Provide tactical and strategic legal advice and counseling to HR leadership
Review and provide guidance on HR or employment related contracts and agreements
Draft, review, and provide advice on employee agreements including severance and separation agreements
Partner with business units and HR teams to internally handle employment law claims
Retain and manage outside counsel for lawsuits and employment law claims
Identify gaps and opportunities in HR operations and processes
Provide legal guidance on business reorganizations, reductions in force, and outsourcing
Provide legal guidance on transactions, acquisitions, and divestitures
Develop and deploy training on labor and employment issues

What we offer

Complete benefits packages (medical, dental, etc.)
Possibility of enrolling in a defined contribution plan with employer contributions or a stock purchase plan
Employee discounts in stores and with multiple partners
Paid time off plan including vacation, sick days and personal days
Scholarship program available to the employee and the employee's children
Work in a collaborative, dynamic and high performing team
Learning opportunities to develop new skills

Fulltime

Legal Counsel, Labor and Employment

At Bombardier, we design, build and maintain the world’s peak-performing aircraf...

Location

Canada , Dorval

Salary:

Not provided

Bombardier

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

At least five (5) years of relevant experience in the field, both in unionized and non-unionized environments, preferably with experience within a corporate legal department
Member of the Quebec Bar
Excellent command of both French and English, both spoken and written
Good understanding of business issues and adopt a practical approach
Strong persuasion and influence skills and demonstrate good judgment
Desire to work in a dynamic and multidisciplinary environment and are able to manage multiple priorities simultaneously
High degree of autonomy and appreciate teamwork

Job Responsibility

Advise and provide legal support to internal teams on matters relating to labour and employment, including labour relations, human rights, and health & safety
Contribute to the management of the portfolio of labour and employment litigation on a global scale
Review and draft employment contracts, policies, agreements, and other legal documents
Participate in the continuous improvement of the legal department's service offerings
Negotiate out-of-court settlements in litigation matters
Represent Bombardier before various administrative bodies, including mediations and arbitrations
Provide training to internal teams
Travel outside the province and the country may sometimes be required

What we offer

Insurance plans (Dental, medical, life insurance, disability, and more)
Competitive base salary
Retirement savings plan
Employee Assistance Program
Tele Health Program

Fulltime

Senior labor and employment associate

A top-tier Connecticut law firm is looking to hire a senior labor and employment...

Location

United States , Fairfield County

Salary:

190000.00 - 215000.00 USD / Year

Lord Gurman & Lewis

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

6 - 10 years of experience
Excellent academic credentials
Admitted to the Connecticut bar
Experience in handling a broad range of labor and employment matters including both counseling and litigation

Job Responsibility

Work closely with two partners in the firm’s L&E practice

Fulltime

Labor & Employment Associate and Partner

Top-tier Connecticut law firm looking to hire (a) a labor and employment associa...

Location

United States , Hartford County; Fairfield County

Salary:

170000.00 - 250000.00 USD / Year

Lord Gurman & Lewis

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

Excellent academic credentials
Admitted to the Connecticut bar
Experience in handling a broad range of labor and employment matters including both counseling and litigation
6 - 10 years of experience
For partner position: some portable business a plus

Fulltime

Senior Employment Counsel

Intercom’s Legal team is seeking a dedicated Senior Employment Counsel to suppor...

Location

United States , San Francisco; Chicago

Salary:

198630.00 - 237253.00 USD / Year

Intercom

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

10+ years relevant experience as an attorney with a law firm and in-house legal department
Extensive experience in employment law, including litigation management
Strong knowledge and understanding of U.S., Ireland, U.K., Australia, and Germany employment laws and regulations
Experience in developing and implementing employment policies, programs, compliance initiatives and training
An ability to multi-task which includes handling a variety of legal issues simultaneously and ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment
Attention to detail, strong organizational skills, a sense of passion to support Intercom’s corporate initiatives and the versatility and confidence to take on challenges that are presented to you
High level of initiative, flexibility, and adaptability to meet a variety of challenges and priorities
Excellent interpersonal skills and a team-first approach
Positive attitude, good humor, high empathy, and composure in challenging situations
J.D. degree from an accredited law school and California or Illinois state bar licensed attorney (or ability to be registered as in-house counsel if licensed in another U.S. jurisdiction)

Job Responsibility

Provide global counseling and subject matter expertise on a broad range of labor and employment issues across multiple jurisdictions (primarily U.S., U.K., Ireland, Australia, and Germany), including employee policies, performance management, terminations, immigration, wage and hour compliance, employee relations, conflicts of interests and ethics, executive compensation and equity matters
Advise on compensation-related matters, including compensation design proposals, commission plans, compliance with pay transparency laws, wage and hour issues, and leveling and job architecture matters
Work closely with the Stock Administration, Compensation and Benefits teams to support equity, compensation and benefits programs
Manage the resolution of internal ethics and employee relations investigations, administrative claims and litigation matters
Stay current on changes to employment laws and regulations, conduct research and provide guidance on potential impacts to the organization
Draft, review and help negotiate employment offer letters and contracts, templates, separation agreements, bonus and commission plans and other legal documents related to employment
Develop, update and maintain employment policies, handbooks, guidelines, programs and processes that align with legal requirements and best practices, in collaboration with other business stakeholders
Develop and deliver training to employees, managers and HR teams on ethics, compliance, investigations and best practices
Provide advice and guidance on privacy and data protection involving employees and job applicants
Assess legal risks and advise strategic and programmatic initiatives that impact on the global workforce to enable business agility

What we offer

Competitive salary and meaningful equity
Catered lunch every weekday, plus a variety of snack foods and a fully stocked kitchen
Fully funded comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage
Open vacation policy and 10 corporate holidays
Paid Parental Leave Program
401k plan
In-office bicycle storage
Fun events for Intercomrades, friends, and family

Fulltime

Senior Employment Counsel

Intercom’s Legal team is seeking a dedicated Senior Employment Counsel to suppor...

Location

United States , San Francisco, California or Chicago, Illinois

Salary:

220680.00 - 263590.00 USD / Year

Intercom

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

10+ years relevant experience as an attorney with a law firm and in-house legal department
Extensive experience in employment law, including litigation management
Strong knowledge and understanding of U.S., Ireland, U.K., Australia, and Germany employment laws and regulations
Experience in developing and implementing employment policies, programs, compliance initiatives and training
An ability to multi-task which includes handling a variety of legal issues simultaneously and ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment
Attention to detail, strong organizational skills, a sense of passion to support Intercom’s corporate initiatives and the versatility and confidence to take on challenges that are presented to you
High level of initiative, flexibility, and adaptability to meet a variety of challenges and priorities
Excellent interpersonal skills and a team-first approach
Positive attitude, good humor, high empathy, and composure in challenging situations
J.D. degree from an accredited law school and California or Illinois state bar licensed attorney (or ability to be registered as in-house counsel if licensed in another U.S. jurisdiction)

Job Responsibility

Provide global counseling and subject matter expertise on a broad range of labor and employment issues across multiple jurisdictions (primarily U.S., U.K., Ireland, Australia, and Germany), including employee policies, performance management, terminations, immigration, wage and hour compliance, employee relations, conflicts of interests and ethics, executive compensation and equity matters
Advise on compensation-related matters, including compensation design proposals, commission plans, compliance with pay transparency laws, wage and hour issues, and leveling and job architecture matters
Work closely with the Stock Administration, Compensation and Benefits teams to support equity, compensation and benefits programs
Manage the resolution of internal ethics and employee relations investigations, administrative claims and litigation matters
Stay current on changes to employment laws and regulations, conduct research and provide guidance on potential impacts to the organization
Draft, review and help negotiate employment offer letters and contracts, templates, separation agreements, bonus and commission plans and other legal documents related to employment
Develop, update and maintain employment policies, handbooks, guidelines, programs and processes that align with legal requirements and best practices, in collaboration with other business stakeholders
Develop and deliver training to employees, managers and HR teams on ethics, compliance, investigations and best practices
Provide advice and guidance on privacy and data protection involving employees and job applicants
Assess legal risks and advise strategic and programmatic initiatives that impact on the global workforce to enable business agility

What we offer

Competitive salary and meaningful equity
Catered lunch every weekday, plus a variety of snack foods and a fully stocked kitchen
Fully funded comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage
Open vacation policy and 10 corporate holidays
Paid Parental Leave Program
401k plan
In-office bicycle storage
Fun events for Intercomrades, friends, and family

Fulltime

Legal Counsel, Labor & Employment

Reporting to the Director, Labor & Employment, USA, within our Legal team, the L...

Location

United States of America , Charlotte; Tempe; San Antonio

Salary:

Not provided

Circle K

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

Bar admission and license to practice law in the U.S., member in good standing
At least 4 years experience, specifically in labor and employment law area of practice
Prior experience working in a large law firm preferred
Juris Doctor from an accredited law school
Ability to draft documents and policies in a concise manner for non-lawyers
Must have advanced breadth and depth of practical and academic knowledge of federal, state, and municipal labor and employment laws/regulations, with proven working knowledge of issues related to the EEOC, FLSA, FMLA, NLRB, ADEA, ADA, Title VII, WARN, discrimination and equal pay claims
Substantial experience with delivering advice and counsel to business clients such as Human Resources
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Self-motivated and able to quickly troubleshoot issues and provide solutions
Ability to effectively collaborate in a team environment, take ownership of projects, and demonstrate independence needed to effectively and timely complete projects

Job Responsibility

Provide timely, practical and sound legal advice and counseling on a wide range of employment law issues and day-to-day support for the HR teams, including recruiting, hiring, employee relations, leaves of absence and accommodations, wage and hour, internal investigations, compensation and benefits, and general labor and employment compliance
Collaborate with senior Labor & Employment lawyers to develop criteria for Company-wide employment best practices and to ensure compliance with employment laws and regulations
Provide support to senior Labor & Employment lawyers on guidance related to high-level Company transactions, strategic and commercial HR initiatives, reductions-in-force, and contingent workforce issues
Prepare preliminary drafts of contracts, policies and procedures, and employment-related onboarding and offboarding agreements such as offer letters and separation agreements
Work with senior Labor & Employment lawyers to develop and deploy training on a regular basis to Human Resources employees and management level employees on a range of labor and employment issues
Collaborate with senior Labor & Employment lawyers and local counsel, where necessary, to advise the HR teams and management on employment issues
Provide support and counsel on investigations, assist in development of strategy, and respond to claims, demand letters, administrative complaints, audits, and other employment-related inquiries
Assist in administrative audits and support other compliance efforts
Strategically and in a cost-effective manner, assist in the management of and partnership with local counsel in employment litigation matters, including litigation strategy, budgets and invoices, compliance with outside counsel guidelines and work product
Review and provide support to HR on updating employment policies and procedures across the enterprise and keep them current/compliant

What we offer

Complete benefits packages (medical, dental, etc.)
Possibility of enrolling in a defined contribution plan with employer contributions or a stock purchase plan
Employee discounts in stores and with multiple of our partners
Paid time off plan including vacation, sick days and personal days
Scholarship program available to the employee and the employee's children
Work in a collaborative, dynamic and high performing team
Learning opportunities to develop new skills and to evolve professionally in a fast-growing company
Hybrid work

Fulltime

Senior Legal Counsel, Labor and Employment

Reporting to the Director, Labor & Employment, USA, within our Legal team, the S...

Location

United States of America , Charlotte, North Carolina; Tempe, Arizona; San Antonio, Texas

Salary:

Not provided

Circle K

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

JD required from an accredited law school
Bar admission and license to practice law in the U.S., member in good standing
Minimum of eight (8) years of experience, specifically in labor and employment law area of practice
Prior experience working in a large law firm preferred
Experience with employee health and welfare
Ability to draft documents and policies in a concise manner for non-lawyers
Must have advanced breadth and depth of practical and academic knowledge of federal, state, and municipal labor and employment laws/regulations, with proven working knowledge of issues related to the EEOC, FLSA, FMLA, NLRB, ADEA, ADA, Title VII, WARN, discrimination and equal pay claims
Substantial experience with delivering advice and counsel to business clients such as Human Resources
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Self-motivated and able to quickly troubleshoot issues and provide solutions

Job Responsibility

Provide legal advice and counseling on a wide range of employment law issues and legal support to the business unit and operations HR teams
Provide tactical and strategic legal advice and counseling to HR leadership
Review and provide guidance on HR or employment related contracts and agreements
Draft, review, and provide advice on a host of employee agreements
Partner with business units and HR teams to internally handle employment law claims
Retain and manage outside counsel for lawsuits and employment law claims
Identify gaps and opportunities in HR operations and processes
Provide legal guidance to HR and operations on business reorganizations, reductions in force, and outsourcing
Provide legal guidance on transactions, acquisitions, and divestitures
Work with the Legal Labor and Employment team to develop and deploy training

What we offer

Complete benefits packages (medical, dental, etc.)
Possibility of enrolling in a defined contribution plan with employer contributions or a stock purchase plan
Employee discounts in stores and with multiple of our partners
Paid time off plan including vacation, sick days and personal days
Scholarship program available to the employee and the employee's children
Work in a collaborative, dynamic and high performing team
Learning opportunities to develop new skills and to evolve professionally in a fast-growing company

Fulltime

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