Description:
Role and Purpose:Employment Corporate Counsel, will be an integral member of the An American Multi-Brand, Multi-Channel, Specialty Retailer legal team. The position will report to the Associate General Counsel and will work closely with our Human Resources teams to advise on a wide range of fast-moving employment issues.
- Provide proactive and practical day-to-day advice to the HR team and other internal business partners on a broad range of employment issues, including recruiting, hiring, termination, wage and hour, best practices, performance management, discrimination, accommodations, leave, retaliation, employment health and safety, and other labor and employment related matters, policies, and procedures.
- Monitor employment law developments and best practices; draft and maintain employment policies; partner with HR to provide necessary training and to ensure compliance with all applicable employment laws.
- Assist as needed on employment litigation, agency matters, and health and safety initiatives.
- Partner with other members of the legal team and other stakeholders to drive strategic initiatives and execute improvements.
- Assist, as needed, with labor and employment matters affecting stores, distribution center and corporate locations, including litigation and advisory support.
- Effectively and efficiently work with other in-house subject matter experts and outside legal counsel, as necessary, partnering with HR and business leaders to achieve business goals while complying with applicable law and supporting An American Multi-Brand, Multi-Channel, Specialty Retailer culture.
- Support the existing An American Multi-Brand, Multi-Channel, Specialty Retailer Legal team needs as well as new or special projects consistent with the evolving needs of the business.
Qualifications:
- J.D. degree from an A.B.A. accredited law school. Admitted and member in good standing with one or more U.S. jurisdiction bar (New York or California preferred)
- Minimum 3-5 years relevant legal experience, with in-house law department and/or law firm experience. Recent experience with retail employment and labor law is preferred.
- This role is hybrid and will be expected to be onsite
- Excellent judgment and the highest level of personal integrity.
- Strong working knowledge of employment laws, including discrimination and employee leave matters, under federal, state, and local laws; experience with labor, workers compensation, occupational health and safety, and/or immigration laws a plus.
- Legal analysis, reasoning, and writing, including the ability to quickly integrate and synthesize facts and law to make legally sound decisions in compressed timeframes.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Deadline driven, able to remain highly organized while balancing multiple projects and working effectively under pressure.
- Well-developed analytical and critical thinking skills; high attention to detail
- Creative problem solver who is able to deliver clear, strategic advice to clients in a timely manner.
- Self-starter who is resourceful and able to work effectively both independently as well as with teams.
- Excellent interpersonal skills; team player who is flexible and adaptable.
