Description:

Job Summary:
We are seeking a skilled, enthusiastic and detail-oriented Assistant General Counsel-Labor and Employment in our Legal & Compliance Department. This remote role will be responsible for providing legal advice and support to the parent company and all subsidiaries, with a particular focus on labor and employment matters, employee relations and other corporate initiatives. We are looking for a motivated attorney who can effectively navigate complex labor and employment challenges while safeguarding the interests of our company and employees.

Job Location:
Remote work is not available in AK, MT, HI (US) and Quebec, Nunavut, NW Territories, Yukon (Canada)

Responsibilities:

Provide advice, strategic and transactional support from a legal and compliance perspective to employee benefits, employee relations and other labor and employment matters, and serve as the primary legal point of contract for such matters.
Identify potential legal risks and/or impact to existing businesses, as appropriate
Advise business unit leadership on ramifications of those risks and potential strategies to mitigate risks
Understand the business objectives of the company, and provide legal support and counsel to achieve those objectives
Review statutes, regulations and other areas to take advantage of best practices consistent with company compliance philosophy
Align legal support and counsel with the business objectives of the company, ensuring fair and compliant labor practices across multiple jurisdictions
Keep informed regarding pending legal changes, trends, and best practices and assess the potential impact of these changes on organizational processes
Negotiate, review, revise, and draft commercial contracts; advise business on implications and risk considerations of the same
Develop and maintain excellent business relationships with all internal and external business partners
Stay apprised on applicable labor laws and current and emerging industry trends
Advise ESG workgroup on legal and compliance considerations

Qualifications:

Juris Doctor (JD) degree from an accredited law school
Active membership in the state bar in good standing
Minimum of 8 years of experience providing legal counsel on employment/labor and benefits issues and contractual issues in a law firm or corporate legal department
Experience that demonstrates expert knowledge of applicable federal and state regulatory requirements, the insurance industry, and functions of a Legal and Compliance Department
Effective leadership skills and a passion for collaborating with wide range of people in a diverse and inclusive environment to achieve legal, compliance, and business goals with confidence and initiative
Sound judgement and diligent in handling sensitive information
Detailed oriented with commitment to thoroughness and accuracy in legal work product and advice

Preferred Qualifications: