Counsel - HR / People Team
$170,000–$200,000 year
On-siteChicago, Illinois, United States or Indianapolis, Indiana, United States
Job Summary
Provide legal services to the People Team, focusing on labor and employment law matters including handbooks, policies, background screening, team member relations, performance management, workforce reductions, internal investigations, leaves of absence, disability accommodations, compensation, benefits, discrimination, and harassment. Advise business leaders on lawsuit avoidance strategies, risk management, and compliance while handling employment litigation, investigations, and responses to claims under Title VII, ADEA, and ADA. Monitor regulations and legislation to recommend practice changes, oversee outside counsel, and develop strategic resolutions for disputes. Coordinate legal projects and separation strategies supporting workforce planning and talent retention.
Required Qualifications
- Five + years' experience practicing labor and employment law on a full-time basis in a legal department of a medium or large financial institution, or with a major law firm
- Admitted to practice, and in good standing with the bar of one of the states in our footprint, with preference given to Illinois, Indiana or Minnesota, or qualified to be registered to practice as in-house counsel in the applicable state
- Ability to apply sound legal analysis and practical business judgment to legal matters
- Ability to consult with and advise Company's management at all levels
- Strong written, oral and interpersonal communication skills
- Ability to deliver timely, high quality work product
- Ability to work within a team environment
- Ability to work in-office within Company's footprint and preferably in our Chicago, Evansville, Indianapolis, or Minneapolis/St. Paul markets
Desired Qualifications
- Knowledge of federal and applicable state laws and regulations relating to labor and employment
- Familiarity with claims filed with the EEOC and state agencies
- Experience with complex multi-state labor and employment issues
- Experience with compensation and benefits at the team member and executive level
- Ability to develop strategic resolutions that minimize risk and litigation costs
- Ability to effectively communicate legal advice and engage with lines of business consistent with the Company's culture and business strategy
Additional Requirements
- All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, protected veteran status, status as a qualified individual with disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or any other characteristic protected by law
- We do not accept resumes from external staffing agencies or independent recruiters for any of our openings unless we have an agreement signed by the Director of Talent Acquisition, SVP, to fill a specific position.
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