Corporate Counsel - Employment Law

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Corporate Counsel - Employment Law
The candidate will be responsible for: Provide legal counsel and advice across a variety of areas including employee relations, performance management, compliance, dispute resolution, leaves of absence and accommodations, wage and hour issues, immigration, internal investigations, compensation and benefits, contingent workforce issues, and international laws and regulations. Advise HR professionals and business managers on enforcement of restrictive covenants and assist with review and drafting of same, as well as employment and independent contractor agreements. Keep internal clients updated about changes in federal, state and local laws and regulations, including updating policies and handbooks as necessary. Partner with cross-functional teams to provide strategic, business-oriented employment law guidance for successful execution of Company initiatives. Assist in employment-related aspects of company special projects such as mergers/acquisitions, as well as reductions in force, redundancies and location closings (e.g., US and global severance, WARN Act). Take the lead on EEOC and state claims and attorney demand letters, including investigating such claims and preparing responses to charges and investigations. Manage outside counsel spend where necessary. Support and contribute to Compliance/Employment Law/OEA team’s annual objectives. Conduct assigned legal research and analyze legal issues with a focus on providing the business with legally compliant solutions that meet business needs. Complete other duties as assigned by the Senior Counsel Employment Law and Vice President, Sr. Assoc. General Counsel, Compliance/Employment Law/OEA. Must have J. D. from an accredited law school; Membership in good standing with the Illinois bar. Should have 3-5+ years prior experience as an attorney practicing in a law firm or in-house with a minimum of 3 years practicing employment law. Demonstrated experience with employment agreements including restrictive covenants desired. Experience with immigration matters preferred. Experience with developing and presenting training for employees and managers a plus. Experience providing legal counsel to clients on benefits matters desired. Experience in education/academia a plus.

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