HR Attorney
$235,000–$278,000 year
On-siteCharlotte, North Carolina, United States or Boston, Massachusetts, United States
Job Summary
Lead a team of employment lawyers and paralegals while providing regular advice to internal clients and managing a docket of litigation, agency, and pre-litigation matters involving discrimination, retaliation, and wage and hour issues. Deliver thought leadership and strategic advice to corporate functions, interpret rulings and regulations, and draft, review, and negotiate complex legal documents including regulatory filings and offering documents. Direct outside counsel, coordinate legal staff, and partner with Human Resources, Compliance, and Risk to resolve legal risks and oversee litigation activity. Report employment-related matters to senior management and support company responses to government examinations and enforcement actions. Requires a state bar admission, 15+ years of corporate legal experience, and 10+ years in HR and employment law.
Required Qualifications
- Admitted to state bar in good standing
- Minimum of 15 years experience at a major law firm or corporate legal department
- Minimum 10 years knowledge of HR and employment law related matters
- Ability to field issues across a diverse set of legal fields
- Strong interpersonal, organizational and problem-solving skills
- Ability to work in a fast-paced, demanding and collaborative environment with many stakeholders
- Independent, self-starter capable of prioritizing conflicting demands and handling multiple assignments simultaneously
- Strong influencing and leadership skills, including decisiveness on both legal and business issues
- Minimum Education Requirement: Doctorate degree in related field
Desired Qualifications
- 7+ years' experience supporting the financial services industry and/or broker/dealer businesses with respect to employment related legal issues
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