Description:

Job Description:
Reporting to the Lead Counsel - Labor & Employment Law, the Labor & Employment Law Attorney will provide day-to-day legal counsel on a company-wide basis and work closely with our Human Resources department (HR) to ensure complete compliance in our employment practices. This role will be charged with monitoring relevant federal and state statutes and regulations, updating company employee policies and handbooks, counseling the HR functional teams on issues relating to payroll, benefits, and complaints.

The Labor and Employment Attorney will be responsible but not limited to the following:

Provide global support and legal counsel to HR and other global business partners. Proactively engage with business partners to develop a trusted advisor relationship. Learn and stay apprised of the nature of the business, priorities and challenges. Serve as a thought leader on key projects.
Provide pragmatic advice and guidance that aligns with the company's strategic objectives, risk tolerance and values .
Advise U.S. HR personnel and other business partners on state and federal employment laws, including Title VII, ADA, FMLA, FLSA, ADEA and WARN; employment related claims; contract issues; common law claims; and non-competition/non-solicitation matters.
Draft, interpret, and implement employment-related agreements and policies including offer letters, severance agreements, confidentiality agreements, settlement agreements, HR policies, and employee relations documentation.
Assess employment training needs, develop training materials and provide training on labor & employment law issues to managers and HR professionals.
Support due diligence, negotiation and implementation of M&A transactions with regard to labor and employment issues.
Manage any administrative charges and complaints pending with the EEOC, DOL, NLRB and state agencies .
Manage outside counsel, monitoring efficient use of their services and the practice area budget.
Assist litigation counsel (in-house or external) as necessary in employment litigation, including fact finding and discovery.
Monitor and respond to regulatory and legislative developments/changes/trends. Identify trends and plan for risks.
Perform other related duties and responsibilities as assigned.

Required Skills:

Juris Doctor Degree is required.
Admission to the Bar of at least one state.
3+ years of employment law experience in a major law firm, advising private and public companies on sophisticated labor and employment matters, including M&A transaction matters OR 5+ years as an in house, employment lawyer at a large corporation. Employment litigation is a plus.
Deep knowledge of employment law. Ability to identify risks, propose and execute on mitigation measures.
Exceptional written and oral communication abilities.
Demonstrated ability to work efficiently and effectively in a fast-paced environment, appropriately prioritizing high risk matters. Ability to manage multiple demands with energy, urgency and a positive attitude.
Confident, independent decision making, while still keeping stakeholders informed and involved as appropriate.

This position will work actively with internal clients and the business as well as human resources and requires the ability to travel and work extended hours when necessary.

Target Base Salary Range: $110,000 - $120,000 USD

Consistent with Motorola Solutions values and applicable law, we provide the following information to promote pay transparency and equity. Pay within this range varies and depends on job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. The actual offer will be based on the individual candidate.

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