Description:

Do you have experience in Employment Law and want to work for a company that positively impacts the well-being of the individuals it serves? In the Employment Associate General Counsel role, you will contribute to the company's commitment to serve others by participating in the definition and development of employee relations policies/procedures/programs and providing continuing counsel and guidance on legal matters regarding employee relations.

Provide day-to-day advice and support to business units concerning all aspects of the employment relationship
Coordinate and drive completion of employment-related projects
Provide analysis of proposed and new employment legislation
Represent the company before federal and state agencies, including preparing position statements on employee relations inquiries, appearing at hearings on behalf of the company, and participating in alternative dispute resolution
Develop a thorough understanding of the company's business/culture to identify trends and anticipate issues to provide practical, business-oriented solutions and long-term strategies
Provide daily counsel on a diverse variety of labor and employment issues
Conduct regular training of management on a variety of legal topics
Minimize legal exposure through a proactive review of existing routines and recommendations of new or revised ones
Participate in the definition and development of employee relations policies, procedures, and programs; provide continuing counsel and guidance on legal matters regarding employee relations

Qualifications:

Bachelor's Degree and Juris Doctor from an accredited law school required
Minimum of 6 years of experience required, with combined law firm/in-house or work in highly regulated and matrixed organizations preferred
Admitted to at least one state bar with membership active and in good standing, including the Massachusetts, Minnesota, or California Bar preferred
Demonstrated ability to work effectively with business partners in a collaborative environment to achieve business objectives
Ability to address diverse legal issues with internal customers daily and to analyze and effectively execute on complex investigations
Professional written and oral communication skills
Excellent organization, attention to detail, and advocacy skills
Must be able to discreetly handle confidential information and data
A practical, business-based approach to problem-solving