Labor & Employment Associate and Partner Job at Lord Gurman & Lewis (Hartford County)

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

Associate General Counsel, Labor & Employment

The Associate General Counsel, Employment & Corporate will report to Hadrian's G...

Location

United States , Los Angeles

Salary:

250000.00 - 300000.00 USD / Year

Hadrian Automation

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

JD from an accredited law school and active bar membership
10 - 15+ years of experience practicing employment law, preferably with exposure to non-exempt / hourly workforce matters in-house and/or in a law firm environment
Experience supporting a manufacturing, industrial, or operational workforce is highly desirable
Strong knowledge of federal, state, and local employment laws, including wage and hour, leave, and accommodations compliance, as well as labor practices
Hands-on experience building and advising on compliance systems
Hands-on experience drafting policies, employment agreements, training materials, and compliance documentation
Strong judgment and ability to advise senior leadership on strategic and operational decisions
Excellent communication and collaboration skills

Job Responsibility

Advise on all aspects of labor and employment law, including: Wage and hour compliance
Hiring, termination, and performance management
Policies, handbooks, and employment agreements
Leaves of absence, accommodations, and workforce issues
Support workforce planning initiatives
Partner with cross-functional teams (People, Finance, Operations) to operationalize employment law compliance in a fast-paced advanced manufacturing environment
Draft, review, and negotiate employment agreements and related documents
Develop and maintain policies, playbooks, trainings, and guidance for managers and employees
Serve as a subject matter expert on HR and employment law best practices, ensuring compliance with federal, state, and local laws
Support any internal investigations or audits

What we offer

Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance plans for employees
401k
Relocation support may be provided for certain situations, based on business need
Flexible vacation policy

Fulltime

Associate General Counsel

The Associate General Counsel role will be responsible for all labor and employm...

Location

United States , Morristown; Plano; Boston; St. Petersburg; St. Louis (Corp)

Salary:

169000.00 - 225000.00 USD / Year

Zelis

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

J.D. degree from an accredited law school, admitted to practice
7+ years of relevant professional legal experience practicing labor/employment law in a large law firm or an in-house legal department
Strong experience overseeing and managing the review, drafting and negotiating of employment contracts
Experience in a growing organization, including the establishment of systems and processes that enable the legal function to scale and develop efficiencies
Strong commercial sensibilities, and ability to work closely with businesspeople on their terms, and to negotiate complex commercial terms as well as legal terms
Growth mindset, strong attention to detail, excellent critical thinking and problem-solving abilities
Able to work and act decisively in a fast-paced, high activity environment
comfortable in managing and responding to messages quickly and balancing multiple deals at one time
Team attitude that no job is too big or too small
Strategic and pragmatic thinking

Job Responsibility

Act as primary legal partner for the P&C Team
Advise and provide counsel to executive stakeholders across the enterprise on strategic organizational and employment matters
Provide rapid, practical, and business-oriented legal advice to P&C Team on day-to-day employment-related matters
Develop and optimize processes for legal review of employment related decisions such as involuntary terminations
Advise on legal matters related to employee benefits and ERISA compliance
Partner with litigation team colleagues on employment and labor litigation
Develop, implement, and maintain policies and procedures for the P&C Team
Work closely with the P&C Team to create a trusted relationship
Lead and conduct investigations for sensitive employee matters
Draft and negotiate of a variety of executive employment contracts

What we offer

401k plan with employer match
flexible paid time off
holidays
parental leaves
life and disability insurance
health benefits including medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug coverage

Fulltime

Director, Human Resources Compliance

The Director, Human Resources Compliance (U.S./Canada) leads employment complian...

Location

United States , Bethesda

Salary:

126900.00 - 211400.00 USD / Year

Marriott Bonvoy

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

10+ years of progressive HR compliance experience, including significant responsibility in a U.S. federal contractor environment
Deep expertise in OFCCP regulations, affirmative action planning (including veterans and individuals with disabilities), and EEO compliance
Experience supporting a partially unionized workforce and partnering with Labor Relations teams
Strong understanding of U.S. federal employment laws and Canadian federal and provincial employment standards
Proven ability to operate effectively in a global, matrixed HR organization with shared services and centers of expertise
Bachelor’s degree required
advanced degree preferred

Job Responsibility

Own and lead HR compliance strategy for the U.S. and Canada, aligned to global HR governance and local regulatory requirements
Direct all federal contractor compliance activities, including Affirmative Action Plans for Veterans and people with disabilities, VEVRAA, and Section 503
Lead OFCCP compliance evaluations, audits, and desk reviews in partnership with the Employment Law department
Consult and serve as subject matter expert on EEO compliance, including anti-discrimination, harassment prevention, accommodations, and accessibility obligations
Oversee implementation of mandatory EEO and compliance training programs for associates and leaders
monitor timely completion and prepare audit-ready records
Coordinate timely updates of associate handbooks
Ensure timely delivery and posting of all required federal, state, provincial, and local employment law notices, including for onboarding, offboarding, and career websites
Direct preparation and submission of all required regulatory reports, including EEO-1, VETS-4212, and applicable pay or workforce reports, including state and local reports
Partner with Labor Relations to ensure compliance practices align with collective bargaining agreements for union-represented employees

What we offer

401(k) plan
stock purchase plan
discounts at Marriott properties
commuter benefits
employee assistance plan
childcare discounts
medical coverage
dental coverage
vision coverage
health care flexible spending account

Fulltime

Director, Human Resources Compliance

The Director, Human Resources Compliance (U.S./Canada) leads employment complian...

Location

United States , Bethesda

Salary:

126900.00 - 211400.00 USD / Year

Marriott Bonvoy

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

10+ years of progressive HR compliance experience, including significant responsibility in a U.S. federal contractor environment
Deep expertise in OFCCP regulations, affirmative action planning (including veterans and individuals with disabilities), and EEO compliance
Experience supporting a partially unionized workforce and partnering with Labor Relations teams
Strong understanding of U.S. federal employment laws and Canadian federal and provincial employment standards
Proven ability to operate effectively in a global, matrixed HR organization with shared services and centers of expertise
Bachelor’s degree required
advanced degree preferred

Job Responsibility

Own and lead HR compliance strategy for the U.S. and Canada, aligned to global HR governance and local regulatory requirements
Direct all federal contractor compliance activities, including Affirmative Action Plans for Veterans and people with disabilities, VEVRAA, and Section 503
Lead OFCCP compliance evaluations, audits, and desk reviews in partnership with the Employment Law department
Consult and serve as subject matter expert on EEO compliance, including anti-discrimination, harassment prevention, accommodations, and accessibility obligations
Oversee implementation of mandatory EEO and compliance training programs for associates and leaders
monitor timely completion and prepare audit-ready records
Coordinate timely updates of associate handbooks
Ensure timely delivery and posting of all required federal, state, provincial, and local employment law notices, including for onboarding, offboarding, and career websites
Direct preparation and submission of all required regulatory reports, including EEO-1, VETS-4212, and applicable pay or workforce reports, including state and local reports
Partner with Labor Relations to ensure compliance practices align with collective bargaining agreements for union-represented employees

What we offer

401(k) plan
stock purchase plan
discounts at Marriott properties
commuter benefits
employee assistance plan
childcare discounts
medical coverage
dental coverage
vision coverage
health care flexible spending account

Fulltime

Director, HR Employee Relations

Reporting to the Vice President, People, Technical Operations & Corporate Groups...

Location

United States , Novato

Salary:

76.00 - 100.00 USD / Hour

BioMarin Pharmaceutical

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

10 years of experience working in the Employee Relations field
Strong analytical, interpersonal, problem-solving and communication skills
Ability to work in a dynamic and agile environment
Strong strategic, negotiations and diplomacy skills
Strong understanding of state and federal US laws concerning labor relations
Ability to comprehend, interpret, and apply the appropriate sections of applicable laws, guidelines, regulations, and policies
Exceptional interpersonal skills
Strong understanding of dispute resolution and compensation administration
Ability to remain tactful, calm, and persuasive in controversial and/or confrontational situations
Excellent writing and language skills

Job Responsibility

Overseeing the management of the employee relations processes and procedures to enable effective conflict resolution, and problem solving
Conducting, overseeing, and assisting employee relation issues to manage employee concerns and grievances and to identify and implement appropriate action and accountability practices
Identifying a fair and inclusive process appropriate for employee concerns or grievances including the leading of fact-finding, appropriate due diligence, and investigations to ensure the adherence to BioMarin’s employee relations policies and practices
Staying attuned to organizational and operational changes across the company to identify potential employee relations risks and develop plans to address proactively
Providing guidance and coaching to managers of all levels to address employee behavior and performance
Providing guidance and assisting with the development and delivery of appropriate performance feedback or action plans including corrective/disciplinary actions
Overseeing the use of effective documentation techniques and maintaining accurate, confidential records regarding all reported matters and fact-finding documentation
Interpreting and applying understanding of Employee policies and practices, employment law, and other regulations to provide guidance or clarification on ER matters
Maintaining the highest level of integrity when managing employee relations issues and managing reported matters
Experience of alternative dispute resolution, specifically workplace mediation

What we offer

company-sponsored medical, dental, vision, and life insurance plans
discretionary annual bonus
discretionary stock-based long-term incentives
paid time off

Fulltime

Associate Attorney

Join a dynamic, client-focused team at a leading law firm in San Jose! We are se...

Location

United States , San Jose

Salary:

Not provided

Robert Half

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

J.D. from an accredited law school
active California Bar membership
0 to 3+ years of experience practicing law
demonstrated interest in employment law
excellent writing, research, and communication skills
ability to thrive in a hybrid work environment
detail-oriented
able to manage multiple priorities

Job Responsibility

Conduct legal research and draft memos, pleadings, and motions in various employment law matters
assist with case preparation, including discovery, document review, and trial support
attend client meetings, depositions, hearings, and mediations under supervision
stay current on relevant federal and California labor and employment regulations
collaborate with partners and senior attorneys to deliver best-in-class legal counsel

What we offer

medical
vision
dental
life and disability insurance
eligible to enroll in company 401(k) plan

Associate Counsel - Employment Law

We are seeking an Associate Counsel, Employment Law to provide practical, busine...

Location

United States , New York

Salary:

170000.00 - 205000.00 USD / Year

Clear Street

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

J.D. from an accredited law school and active bar membership in at least one U.S. jurisdiction
Meaningful experience practicing U.S. employment law, either in-house and/or at a law firm
Experience handling employee relations matters, investigations, and employment litigation
Strong working knowledge of federal, state, and local employment laws, including discrimination, wage and hour, and leave laws
Experience advising HR and business stakeholders in a regulated or risk-sensitive environment
Strong judgment, discretion, and ability to manage multiple matters simultaneously
Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Job Responsibility

Provide day-to-day employment law advice to HR and business leaders
Negotiate and draft employment and separation agreements
Advise on the development, implementation, and interpretation of U.S. employment policies and practices
Partner with HR on employee relations matters, including investigations, grievances, disciplinary actions, and terminations
Review disciplinary actions and terminations to support compliance and risk mitigation
Support employment-related aspects of corporate transactions, including diligence and integration planning
Assist in recommending and implementing employment law–related training for HR and management
Monitor legal and regulatory developments across U.S. jurisdictions and advise on compliance and best practices
Manage employment litigation matters in coordination with outside counsel, as required
Respond to EEOC and state or local agency discrimination charges

What we offer

Competitive compensation packages
Company equity
401k matching
Gender-neutral parental leave
Full medical, dental and vision insurance
Lunch stipends
Fully stocked kitchens
Happy hours

Fulltime

Labor & Employment Associate and Partner

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Location:
United States , Hartford County ▼
Fairfield County

Category:
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Contract Type:
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Job Posted:
December 10, 2025

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