Description:

We have an outstanding opportunity for you to join our Employee Relations team, which provides comprehensive legal and strategic employment law advice and support to a workforce of approximately 4,000 employees across An Australian Multinational Independent Investment Bank and Financial Services Company businesses in the Americas (U.S., Canada, Brazil, Mexico, and Chile).

At An Australian Multinational Independent Investment Bank and Financial Services Company, we are working to create lasting value for our communities, our clients, and our people. We are a global financial services group operating in 34 markets and with 54 years of unbroken profitability. You'll be part of a supportive team where everyone – no matter what role – contributes ideas and drives outcomes.

What role will you play?

Tracking, managing, and maintaining compliance with employment and labor law requirements in the Americas (U.S., Canada, Brazil, Mexico, and Chile) in collaboration with relevant HR teams.
Drafting, reviewing, and updating Americas policies and procedures.
Building knowledge bank of advice and capturing expertise on employment law matters and legislative updates.
Horizon scanning for upcoming legislative changes across the Americas region and managing updates with HR and business stakeholders.
Coordinating and managing legal and regulatory change project work, as required.
Identifying and driving opportunities for improvement of process, documentation, and governance (including creating and maintaining template documents).

What You Need:

Juris Doctor (J.D.)
6+ years of employment law experience in all aspects of the employment relationship, practical knowledge of federal, state, and local employment laws in the U.S. and a curiosity to learn about employment law in non-U.S. locations
Strong organizational and project-management skills
Team-oriented individual with highly effective collaboration and communication skills
Ability to think strategically and make recommendations for process improvement and drive matters to favorable outcomes

What is preferred:

You possess in-house employee relations or employment legal experience within financial services or other professional services companies
Experience advising on employment law in a non-US jurisdiction