Senior Counsel Labor & Employment Job at The Hershey Company (Hershey)

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

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

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

Director of Employment Law

Atlassian is seeking a highly experienced Director of Employment Law to be our f...

Location

India , Bengaluru

Salary:

Not provided

Atlassian

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

Be a qualified lawyer in India and in good standing
12+ years of relevant experience in employment law, with significant in-house experience at a leading technology company or multinational corporation
Deep expertise in Indian labor and employment law, with a proven track record of advising on complex, high-impact matters
Demonstrated executive presence and ability to influence and build trust with senior leaders
Exceptional cross-functional collaboration skills with strong business acumen, sound judgment, and a pragmatic, solutions-oriented approach
Must be able to think strategically but also roll up sleeves and act tactically
Self-starter with a strong work ethic and ability to produce high quality work quickly and efficiently in a fast-paced work environment
Excellent communication, interpersonal, and stakeholder management skills

Job Responsibility

Serve as Atlassian’s primary legal advisor on all workforce matters in India, including labor relations, workforce management, and regulatory compliance
Build and lead the India employment law function, establishing best practices and scalable processes for a rapidly growing technology company
Exhibit executive presence and influence, advising senior leadership and representing Atlassian with regulators, external counsel, and industry bodies
Develop and maintain strong working relationships with a broad range of cross-functional stakeholders to positively represent the legal team brand
Collaborate cross-functionally with HR, Finance, Total Rewards, People Operations, and other business units to support strategic business initiatives and to resolve complex employment issues
Proactively monitor legal and regulatory developments, ensuring Atlassian’s policies and practices remain compliant and industry-leading
Develop and deliver training and guidance to business partners on employment law topics, risk mitigation, and compliance
Support global legal projects and contribute to the maturity of Atlassian’s in-house legal capabilities

What we offer

health and wellbeing resources
paid volunteer days

New

Japanese-fluent Attorney

This is a unique opportunity to join a global law firm and contribute across mul...

Location

United States , San Francisco

Salary:

90.00 - 113.00 USD / Hour

Beacon Hill

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

Active bar license in good standing in the same jurisdiction you reside (CA, DC, DE, FL, IL, MA, MO, NC, NJ, NY, OR, PA, SC, TN, TX, WA)
Japanese fluency (speaking, reading, and writing) is required
Prior recent experience as a General Counsel, Associate General Counsel, Senior In‑House Counsel, Corporate Counsel, or comparable‑level (in-house experience strongly preferred)
Comfortable working directly with partners and clients in a client-facing capacity
Adaptable and capable of supporting multiple practice groups
Interested in a long-term, stable opportunity with room for growth

Job Responsibility

Contribute across multiple practice groups, which may include labor and employment, corporate counsel, and litigation
Work directly with partners and clients in a client-facing capacity
Support multiple practice groups

Fulltime

Japanese Fluent GC/Sr. In-House Counsel/Corporate Counsel

Beacon Hill's client, an Am Law firm, is seeking an experienced General Counsel,...

Location

United States , Seattle

Salary:

90.00 - 103.00 USD / Hour

Beacon Hill

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

Active bar license in good standing in the same jurisdiction you reside (CA, DC, DE, FL, IL, KS, MA, MO, NC, NJ, NY, OR, PA, SC, TN, TX, WA)
Japanese fluency (speaking, reading, and writing) is required
Prior recent experience as General Counsel, Senior In-House Counsel, or Corporate Counsel (in-house experience strongly preferred)
Comfortable working directly with partners and clients in a client-facing capacity
Adaptable and capable of supporting multiple practice groups
Interested in a long-term, stable opportunity with room for growth

Job Responsibility

Contribute across a mix of practice areas, which may include labor and employment, corporate counsel, and litigation

Fulltime

Japanese Fluent GC/Sr. In-House Counsel/Corporate Counsel

Beacon Hill's client, an Am Law firm, is seeking an experienced General Counsel,...

Location

United States , Seattle

Salary:

90.00 - 103.00 USD / Hour

Beacon Hill

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

Active bar license in good standing in the same jurisdiction you reside (CA, DC, DE, FL, IL, KS, MA, MO, NC, NJ, NY, OR, PA, SC, TN, TX, WA)
Japanese fluency (speaking, reading, and writing) is required
Prior recent experience as General Counsel, Senior In-House Counsel, or Corporate Counsel (in-house experience strongly preferred)
Comfortable working directly with partners and clients in a client-facing capacity
Adaptable and capable of supporting multiple practice groups
Interested in a long-term, stable opportunity with room for growth
Japanese writing sample preferred (ALTA scores accepted if unavailable). Candidates should submit Japanese ALTA exam scores if available, or be willing to take the exam if not.

Job Responsibility

Contribute across a mix of practice areas, which may include labor and employment, corporate counsel, and litigation
Supporting multiple practice groups

What we offer

Potential to transition to a direct-hire Special Project Lawyer (SPL2) role within the firm

Fulltime

Senior Counsel Labor & Employment

The Hershey Company

Location:
United States , Hershey

Category:
Legal

Contract Type:
Not provided

Salary:

Job Description:

Job Responsibility:

Requirements:

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Job Posted:
March 19, 2026

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