Labor and Employment Counsel providing legal support on employment laws at Newell Brands. Collaborating with Human Resources and overseeing legal compliance across the organization.
About the role
- In-House General Counsel handling employment practices and contract legal operations for the CEO Lawyer Law Firm. Contributing to revenue generation through external employment law cases.
Responsibilities
- Advise senior leadership on legal compliance and risk mitigation related to employment practices, employee relations, and HR policies.
- Draft, review, and negotiate internal firm contracts including vendor agreements, partnership agreements, and NDAs.
- Oversee internal investigations and provide recommendations on disciplinary actions or employment disputes.
- Ensure compliance with multi-state employment laws and regulatory updates affecting law firm operations.
- Manage and litigate external employment law cases including wrongful termination, discrimination, harassment, and wage/hour claims.
- Provide legal counsel to the business on compliance with federal and state employment laws.
- Draft employment contracts, handbooks, severance agreements, and non-compete clauses for external clients.
- Develop strategies to grow the firm’s employment law caseload and contribute to firm revenue goals.
- Represent clients in mediations, administrative hearings (EEOC, DOL), and court proceedings.
Requirements
- Juris Doctor (J.D.) from an accredited law school.
- Active license in at least one of the following states: GA, TN, NY, SC, and/or CA.
- Minimum of 5 years of legal experience, with a strong focus on employment law and contracts.
- Proven track record of litigation success and/or client advisory in employment law matters.
- Strong understanding of HR practices, regulatory compliance, and contract law.
- Excellent communication, drafting, and negotiation skills.
- Entrepreneurial mindset with the ability to generate and manage client relationships.
Benefits
- Performance-based bonuses for external case resolution and revenue contributions.
- Benefits package including health, dental, retirement contributions, CLE credits, and bar dues reimbursement.
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