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H1: Become an Associate General Counsel – Employment at a Leading Global Law Firm
H2: Join King & Spalding and Make an Impact in Employment Law
Introduction:
King & Spalding, a top global law firm, is seeking a highly experienced and driven individual to join their team as an Associate General Counsel – Employment. This role offers the opportunity to work with a dynamic and innovative team while providing guidance on global employment law and adjacent matters. With offices in major cities such as New York, Washington ., San Francisco, Los Angeles, and Atlanta, this position offers a variety of locations to work from.
Job Title: Associate General Counsel – Employment
Location: New York City, New York / Washington ., District of Columbia / San Francisco, California / Los Angeles, California / Atlanta, Georgia
Time Type: Full time
Posted on: Posted Today
Job Requisition ID: R134
Job Summary:
As an Associate General Counsel – Employment, you will serve as a key partner with other lawyers in the General Counsel’s office as well as partners and business professionals across the firm. Your responsibilities will include providing legal support for multi-jurisdictional workplace policies and processes, drafting key employee agreements, managing workplace grievances and litigation, and collaborating with professionals from various departments within the firm. You will also have the opportunity to identify and implement improvements in these processes to align with the firm’s strategy.
Responsibilities:
- Provide risk-based counseling and guidance on global employment law and adjacent matters
- Serve as a key resource for business leaders and HR professionals regarding multi-jurisdictional issues
- Draft key employee and partner agreements in a variety of jurisdictions
- Provide counsel for global workplace grievances, pre-litigation claims, and litigation
- Select and manage relevant outside counsel within budgetary guidelines
- Collaborate with professionals from across the firm to draw on their specialist expertise
- Identify, design, and implement improvements in processes on a continuous basis
- Maintain a current knowledge of legal issues through participation in continuing legal education and membership in appropriate associations
Qualifications:
- . from an accredited institution
- Admission to the state bar in at least one . jurisdiction
- Minimum 10 years legal practice experience in employment counseling and litigation
- Extensive experience with . employment laws and regulations
- Experience conducting and managing internal investigations related to employment matters
- Experience drafting a variety of workplace related agreements and policies
- Experience managing litigation, including managing outside counsel
Requirements:
- Innovative and driven to excel
- Effective leadership skills
- Outstanding communication skills
- Sophisticated critical thinking skills
- Effective influencing and networking skills
- Strong project management and organizational skills
- Possesses the highest ethical standards, integrity, credibility, and character
- Ability to prioritize and manage multiple projects and deadlines simultaneously
- Ability to build interdepartmental relationships and drive consensus on legal matters
- Calm under pressure and able to pivot with shifting priorities
- Enjoy collaborating with diverse teams across the globe
Salary Information:
The anticipated full-time annualized salary range for this position is $275,, in cities such as New York, San Francisco, Los Angeles, and Washington . The salary offer will be contingent upon various factors, including relevant experience, internal equity, market data, job location, and other job-related factors permitted by law.
Benefits:
King & Spalding offers a comprehensive benefit program for all full-time Business Services employees. This includes health and wellness plans, life and disability insurance, flexible spending accounts, a health savings account, a 401(k) plan, profit sharing plan, and a substantial Paid Time Off (PTO) program.
Equal Employment Opportunity:
King & Spalding is committed to providing equal employment opportunity to all applicants and employees in full compliance with all state, federal, and local laws. The firm prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, genetic information, age, disability, or any other status protected by applicable law. Qualified candidates with arrest or conviction records will also be considered for employment in accordance with applicable laws.
Join Our Team:
King & Spalding is proud of their remarkably cohesive culture and strives to attract and develop the best talent. With over 2,500 lawyers and business professionals worldwide, the firm offers a dynamic and diverse work environment. If you are a motivated self-starter who shares the firm's commitment to excellence, we encourage you to apply for this exciting opportunity.
