Onsite Senior Legal Counsel, Labor & Employment Law

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About the role

  • Senior Legal Counsel providing legal counseling and investigation support on employment and labor law compliance. Handling litigation and advising Human Resources at Samsung Electronics America, Inc.

Responsibilities

  • Provide legal counseling to all Samsung Electronics America (SEA) and North America Headquarters (NAHQ) divisions on employment and labor law compliance
  • Handle threatened litigation and negotiation with opposing counsel
  • Investigate and respond to agency matters (EEOC, state divisions of civil rights, Department of Labor)
  • Handle employee litigation and arbitrations
  • Review and update employee handbook and policies for SEA and subsidiaries/affiliates
  • Provide counseling regarding employee accommodations and obligations under disability laws
  • Prepare and conduct training for Human Resources and other internal clients on employment law trends and issues

Requirements

  • Juris Doctorate degree from accredited US Law School
  • 3-6 years of experience
  • Member in good standing of one US state bar
  • Ability to become member in good standing of NJ or TX bar or qualify as in-house counsel in NJ or TX
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills
  • Experience appearing before state and federal agencies on employment matters
  • Experience counseling employers on an array of employment and labor related matters
  • Demonstrated effectiveness with multiple stakeholders and diverse constituencies
  • Team player with the ability to proactively collaborate with cross-functional teams
  • Executive presence combined with strong interpersonal and organizational skills
  • Intellectual curiosity and business awareness

Benefits

  • Medical
  • Dental
  • Vision
  • Life Insurance
  • 401(k)
  • Employee Purchase Program
  • Tuition Assistance (after 6 months)
  • Paid Time Off
  • Student Loan Program (after 6 months)
  • Wellness Incentives

Job title

Senior Legal Counsel, Labor & Employment Law

Job type

Experience level

Senior

Salary

$190,000 - $200,000 per year

Degree requirement

Professional Certificate

Location requirements

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