Employment Law - General Attorney / Litigation - Labor & Employment Attorney in Charlotte, NC

In-House

Charlotte, NC

Employment Law - General Attorney / Litigation - Labor & Employment Attorney in Charlotte, NC

Attorney

8-12 yrs required

No

Job Title: Senior Counsel

Job Responsibilities:
As a Senior Counsel at the company, you will be a part of the General Counsel’s Office, providing legal support to the company’s business operations. Your core responsibilities will include:

- Providing counsel to HR and business leaders on domestic and international employment, benefits, and immigration law.
- Assisting with domestic and international employment litigation, including discrimination and retaliation claims, whistleblower claims, wage and hour disputes, and ERISA/severance claims.
- Advising on employment agreements and compliance with restrictive covenants.
- Partnering with HR on the investigation of internal complaints.
- Assisting in responding to pre-litigation demands and EEOC/agency charges.
- Advising and training on recruiting, hiring, performance counseling, accommodations, leave, terminations, pay equity, pay transparency, and domestic and international employment laws, including FLSA, ADA/ADAAA, ADEA, Title VII, EPA, FMLA, and local leave laws.
- Managing the reporting of claims to applicable insurance policies and carriers and assisting with annual insurance policy renewal.
- Advising on domestic and international corporate transactions with respect to employment matters.
- Reviewing and revising domestic and international employment policies.
- Analyzing and advising on compensation matters, including exempt status and pay equity.
- Providing updates regarding legislative and regulatory changes.
- Advising on contract terms for relevant providers, including staffing providers and compliance vendors.
- Collaborating with data privacy, professional liability, and corporate counsel.

Education and Experience Information:
To qualify for the Senior Counsel position, candidates must possess the following:

- A Juris Doctor (JD) degree and membership in good standing with any state bar.
- 8-12 years of relevant employment law experience, either from a law firm or in-house.
- Experience in litigation and counseling with a deep expertise and working knowledge of US employment laws.
- Knowledge of Canadian, India, El Salvador, UK, or EU employment law is a plus but not required.
- Excellent communication skills, with the ability to articulate and possess critical thinking and writing skills.
- Demonstrated success in influencing and engaging stakeholders and building collaborative relationships while managing conflicting priorities.
- Ability to balance legal risks with business objectives and propose strategic solutions.
- Strong attention to detail, organizational skills, and the ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines simultaneously.
- A positive attitude and willingness to tackle a wide range of projects in a high-volume environment.
- Willingness to travel domestically and internationally.

Salary Information:
The compensation range for the Senior Counsel role is $209,300 - $370,700, reflecting the candidate's experience, performance, and skills relevant to the position. The successful candidate may also be eligible for a discretionary bonus based on firm and individual performance. The company offers a competitive benefits and compensation package, providing flexibility in scheduling to balance life’s demands while maintaining the ability to serve clients.

Legal and Equal Employment Opportunity Information:
The company is committed to providing equal employment opportunities and does not tolerate discrimination or harassment based on race, color, creed, sincerely held religious beliefs, practices or observances, sex (including pregnancy or disabilities related to nursing), gender, sexual orientation, HIV status, national origin, ancestry, familial or marital status, age, physical or mental disability, citizenship, political affiliation, medical condition, domestic violence victim status, past, current or prospective service in the US uniformed service, US Military/Veteran status, pre-disposing genetic characteristics, or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state, or local law.

Reasonable accommodation for applicants with disabilities is available upon request in connection with the recruitment process and/or employment. The company is committed to providing equal opportunity and reasonable accommodation for people with disabilities.

The company does not intend to hire entry-level candidates who will require sponsorship now or in the future. Recent . college or university graduates with 1-2 years of progressive and relevant work experience in a similar role, excluding internships, may be eligible for hire as an experienced associate.

The company will consider qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records in accordance with applicable laws, including the California Fair Chance Act and various local Fair Chance Ordinances.