Support human resources on performance management issues, leave accommodations, wage and hour matters, immigration issues, and background check matters.
Provide training to Human Resources, Talent and Recruiting on updates to employment laws and regulations across the US and globally.
Review and assist in drafting policies and procedures related to Human Resources.
Collaborate and advise the business on matters related to restrictive covenants questions and draft and respond to cease-and-desist letters.
Assist in responding to and negotiating pre-litigation employment matters and manage outside counsel, as needed.
Be a trusted advisor to the business and provide counsel on areas of improvement and strategies to mitigate risk related to employee issues.
Requirements
Juris Doctor degree (required)
4-7 years substantive labor and employment experience with a corporate legal department or recognized law firm
Licensed to practice law in at least one state, Texas, New York or California, preferred.
Ability to effectively utilize Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint
Good organizational and planning skills
Proven administrative skills and expertise
High level of integrity and strict adherence to protecting confidential information
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Experience providing timely advice on matters pertaining to employment & labor laws
Significant experience in drafting, interpreting and advising on restrictive covenants law
Senior Lawyer managing labor portfolio focused on consultative and contentious work at Votorantim Cimentos. Leading third - party office coordination and handling high - volume labor claims.
Legal intern in CANAL+ supporting the corporate legal team in intellectual property protection and management duties. Engaging in legal surveillance and contract actions related to IP rights.
Junior Lawyer joining the Consultative and Strategic Labor team at Villemor Amaral Advogados in Rio de Janeiro. Engaging in processes, preparing strategic legal documents, and client contact.
Advogado Pautista at RAMOS ADVOGADOS managing court deadlines and legal document classifications. Requires legal education with experience in tribunal platforms and deadline analysis.
Junior Lawyer managing civil litigation cases at PLC Advogados with nationwide operational scope in Brazil. Handling evictions and executions in a broad legal context.
Corporate Counsel supporting legal matters across the company in AI and energy sectors. Collaborating with business and product teams on commercial agreements and compliance.
Legal Counsel providing legal and compliance support across diverse business areas in Australia and the APAC region. Collaborating with senior stakeholders and managing compliance obligations.
Senior Counsel providing legal advice on litigation risk in the Corporate/P&C Litigation Unit. Managing complex legal disputes and empowering legal partnerships for The Hartford.