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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

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

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

Corporate Litigation Counsel

Arrive Logistics is a leading transportation and technology company in North Ame...

Location

United States , Chicago

Salary:

137000.00 - 150000.00 USD / Year

Arrive Logistics

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

A J.D. from a recognized U.S. law school (or equivalent)
An attorney licensed to practice in a U.S. jurisdiction, preferably Texas or Illinois
2-3 years of litigation experience at a law firm or in-house legal department, with experience in personal injury, cargo claims, commercial disputes, and employment matters
Experience in transportation law is strongly preferred
Located in Austin, TX or another company office in the U.S. (Chicago, Tampa, Phoenix, St. Paul or Columbus)
Strong legal research, drafting, and issue-spotting skills, including experience drafting pleadings, motions, demand letters, and litigation-related correspondence
Experience with contract drafting, review, and commercial transactional matters is a plus
Strong legal fundamentals and knowledge of legal best practices, with the ability to be flexible and tailor approach and messaging to different audiences and circumstances
Experience managing a docket of complex litigation matters simultaneously, from initial workup through resolution
Strong moral and ethical compass

Job Responsibility

Report directly to the Senior Corporate Counsel of the company
Manage and coordinate the company’s litigation docket, including initial claim investigation, reporting, and monitoring
Conduct risk analysis and develop litigation strategies in personal injury matters, cargo claims, and employment matters with a wide variety of internal stakeholders
Manage the discovery processes, including internal document collection, litigation holds, and coordination of document review with internal parties and outside counsel
Manage labor and employment matters, coordinating with HR and outside counsel on employment disputes, administrative proceedings, and advising on employment policies and compliance
Maintain litigation tracking systems and provide regular reporting to internal stakeholders on matter status, exposure, and resolution

What we offer

Medical, dental, vision, life, disability, and supplemental coverage
Matching 401(k) program
Employee Resource Groups
Office wide engagement activities, team events, happy hours
Casual dress code
Work in the heart of downtown Chicago, IL
LifeStart gym in office building with Peloton bikes, top-of-the-line equipment and personal training options
Free counseling sessions through Employee Assistance Program
Company paid holidays, paid vacation time and wellness days
100% paid parental leave

Fulltime

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