Employment Counsel
$126,100–$221,900 year
HybridPlymouth, Minnesota, United States
Job Summary
Provide legal guidance and strategic support on employment law matters, including investigations, litigation, compliance, and workforce initiatives across the organization. Manage a diverse portfolio of employment law issues, assess legal risk, develop resolution strategies, oversee outside counsel, and partner closely with HR and business leaders to ensure consistent, compliant employment practices and mitigate organizational risk. Conduct workplace investigations with appropriate escalation, documentation, and risk evaluation while monitoring regulatory changes to update policies and maintain compliance. Develop and deliver targeted training programs for HR and business leaders, design standard employment policies, and support workforce strategy for restructurings and reductions in force. This role requires a Juris Doctor and 6+ years of experience advising on multi-state employment law. The position is based in Plymouth, MN with a hybrid schedule.
Required Qualifications
- Juris Doctor, from an accredited law school and admission into the State Bar of Minnesota
- Active bar membership in at least one US jurisdiction
- 6+ years of experience advising on multi-state employment law matters
- Deep knowledge of employment litigation, agency proceedings, and federal, state, and local employment laws
- Proven ability to manage employment related litigation, oversee outside counsel, and control legal spend
- Strong capability in issue spotting, evaluating legal risk, and delivering practical, business oriented solutions
- Skilled in conducting and overseeing sensitive workplace investigations with discretion and sound judgement
- Proficient in drafting and reviewing agreements, policies, template, and other employment related documents
- Communicates complex legal concepts clearly to non-legal and senior stakeholders
- Exceptional verbal and written communication skills
- Manages multiple priorities, exercises independent decision making and leads high visibility or high-risk matters
- Build strong, collaborative relationships with HR, business leaders, and cross functional team
- Strong skills in Microsoft office 365 and Adobe
- Familiarity in e-billing and matter management systems
- Highly organized, self-motivated, and able to thrive in a fast-paced environment while providing practical, solution-oriented guidance
- Experience supporting large, multi-state or national employers
- Background in advising in-house on employment matters, including M&A, restructurings, reduction in force, and other workforce transactions
- Skilled in using metrics, dashboards, and reporting tools to identify trends, guide strategy, and mitigate legal exposure
- Proven ability to advise senior leaders on sensitive, high-impact issues and to design, standardize, and implement employment policies and process across diverse business units
Desired Qualifications
- Manufacturing or industrial environment is a plus, with strong familiarity across high-risk jurisdictions such as California and Canada
- Experience supporting large, multi-state or national employers; manufacturing or industrial environment is a plus, with strong familiarity across high-risk jurisdictions such as California and Canada (preferred)
- Background in advising in-house on employment matters, including M&A, restructurings, reduction in force, and other workforce transactions (preferred)
- Skilled in using metrics, dashboards, and reporting tools to identify trends, guide strategy, and mitigate legal exposure (preferred)
- Proven ability to advise senior leaders on sensitive, high-impact issues and to design, standardize, and implement employment policies and process across diverse business units (preferred)
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