Labor and Employment Counsel providing legal support on employment laws at Newell Brands. Collaborating with Human Resources and overseeing legal compliance across the organization.
Responsibilities
Support Newell’s Labor and Employment Legal Strategy under the direction of the Director, Labor and Employment
Provide legal guidance to colleagues in Human Resources and other key business partners regarding all substantive employment law areas as directed by the Director, Labor and Employment
Assist with providing employment legal advice in a broad range of employment-related matters, including employee relations, leaves, accommodations, wage and hour, immigration, and protective covenants
Draft and counsel on employment-related documents, including contracts, offer letters, agreements and position statements
Keep abreast of and address compliance and issues of interpretation under federal, state and local employment laws including the Age Discrimination In Employment Act, Older Workers Benefit Protection Act, Family and Medical Leave Act, Americans with Disabilities Act, Fair Labor Standards Act, Title VII, and Paid Leave
Assist with employment law-related projects, including process reviews, new policy creation and implementation, and creation and delivery of training programs
Provide support on employment-related pre-litigation and litigation
Oversee outside counsel as needed
Monitor legislation, regulations, case law, and government oversight activities relating to employment issues and provide proactive, strategic advice to the relevant partners
Maintain and keep up-to-date expert knowledge of employment laws, regulations, and pending legislation
Build close relationships with personnel
Requirements
JD from a law school
Minimum of 2 years of labor and employment experience at a nationally-recognized law firm or in-house
Experience providing employment legal advice and litigating employment matters
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