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, including claims involving discrimination, retaliation, and wage and hour issues. Deliver clear, concise, actionable, and business-informed legal counsel to Human Resources, Employee Relations, and line-of business managers by reviewing complex documents, interpreting laws, and negotiating employment-related agreements. Direct outside counsel, coordinate legal staff, and partner with Compliance, Risk, and Audit functions to resolve legal risks and oversee litigation activity. Report employment-related legal matters and initiatives to senior management.
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
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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