Description:

At Prudential, we believe talent is key to achieving our vision. When you join Prudential, you'll unlock a motivating and impactful career – all while growing your skills and advancing your profession at one of the world's leading financial services institutions!

This position will be primarily responsible for conducting investigations of employee complaints alleging violations of employment and labor laws (Title VII, ADA, FMLA, ADEA, FLSA, NLRA and state and local laws) and for providing employment law advice to certain internal clients. That advice will include conducting legal research; drafting legal alerts; advising on changes in various laws and regulations; and working on Company and Law Department projects.

Percentage of time spent on legal investigations versus other employment law duties/counseling will vary based on business needs.

The current EWA for this position is Hybrid and requires your on-site presence 3 days per week. Your manager will provide additional details relative to days you are expected to be on-site

What you can expect:

Conduct prompt, thorough, and objective investigations of employee and third-party complaints, including interviewing relevant parties/stakeholders, reviewing documents, analyzing employee data, and preparing oral and written reports as requested by internal Employment Law counsel.
Counsel assigned clients on employment law issues that arise in the day-to-day management of those areas/businesses and provide proactive guidance to ensure compliance with various laws and regulations that affect the Company's business processes including, but not limited to, recruitment, performance management, reductions in force, accommodations, restrictive covenants, compensation practices, employee engagement and retention, artificial intelligence and employment background checks/drug testing.
Partner with Employee Relations to maintain employment policies in compliance with applicable state and federal laws.
Assist with the employment and labor legal alerts process and conduct special projects, as needed.

What You'll Need:

J.D. degree and at least 5 years' experience performing employment law investigations and advising on employment & labor law issues and matters.
Demonstrated strong working knowledge of US Federal and State/local employment laws.
Strong analytical, critical thinking, problem-solving and investigative skills, with the ability to apply those skills to a wide range of business and corporate settings.
High level of initiative and attention to detail.
Excellent organizational, communication and interpersonal skills.
Demonstrated ability to set priorities, manage multiple responsibilities, and meet deadlines.
Excellent writing and presentation skills.
Strong MS Office skills and demonstrated proficiency in the use of artificial intelligence.
Ability to interface effectively with employees at all levels of employment.
Experience advising on Employment Law artificial intelligence is preferred.
Must be admitted to practice law in New Jersey or another U.S. state. If you do not have a plenary license to practice law in New Jersey, you must apply for a New Jersey In-House Counsel license within 60 days of employment.