Our client, a multinational organization, has exclusively retained Solutus Legal Search to assist its executives in hiring an attorney to serve as Lead Employment Counsel. This attorney will join a highly experienced legal team and advise on a broad range of labor and employment matters.
Responsibilities
- Provide advice on a variety of employment-related legal matters, including:
- Advising on employment law matters across multiple jurisdictions, with an emphasis on US employment and labor law, while including other global jurisdictions, ensuring compliance with local regulations and company policies.
- Providing guidance on labor relations, including negotiations, collective bargaining agreements, and dispute resolution.
- Drafting, reviewing, and negotiating employment-related agreements, including contracts, non-disclosure agreements, and separation agreements.
- Assisting with employee relations issues, including investigations, and working closely with the compliance team on management of compliance investigations and hotline reporting, grievances, and disciplinary actions.
- Supporting the development and implementation of company-wide employment policies and training programs.
- Identifying, assessing, and mitigating legal risks associated with employment practices, implementing proactive strategies and best practices.
Education & Experience
- Strong academic credentials, including a J.D. or equivalent degree from a well-respected U.S. law school.
- License to practice in at least one state.
- 6+ years relevant working experience, with strong training at an international law firm.
- Deep understanding of U.S. federal and state employment laws. International experience is a plus.
- Proven ability to navigate a range of complex employment-related legal issues.
- Proactive and strategic with substantial experience in employment law.
Skills
- Team Player: strong interpersonal skills to build relationships and collaborate effectively within the organization.
- Results Oriented: Proactive problem solver who can manage multiple priorities and drive matters to resolution.
- Intellectually Curious: commitment to continuous learning and professional growth in employment law and related areas.
- Business Focus: understanding of business needs and the ability to align legal strategies accordingly.
- Communicator: excellent communication & presentation skills, capable of articulating complex legal concepts clearly.
- Analytical Thinker: strong legal reasoning, judgment & negotiation skills, with the ability to analyze and creatively solve issues.
- Integrity: high energy & commitment to uphold the highest standards of personal & professional ethics.
This is an excellent role with a top-notch team. Compensation is targeted at an annual base salary of $225,000 - $260,000, plus an 30% target annual bonus, and excellent benefits including a highly competitive 401K match.
Solutus Legal Search is proud to have been exclusively retained to assist our client with this special engagement. Resumes submitted directly to our client will be forwarded to Solutus Legal for evaluation.
Please note: We receive a high volume of applicants for our in-house opportunities and will be unable to personally respond to each applicant unless there is a viable fit for the role. We sincerely thank you for your understanding.
Skills Required
- J.D. or equivalent degree from a U.S. law school
- License to practice law in at least one U.S. state
- 6 - 10+ years of relevant employment law experience
- Strong training/experience at an international law firm
- Prior in-house employment law experience
- Deep understanding of U.S. federal and state employment laws
- Experience advising on labor relations, collective bargaining, and dispute resolution
- Experience drafting, reviewing, and negotiating employment-related agreements (contracts, NDAs, separation agreements)
- Experience handling employee relations, investigations, and compliance matters
- International employment law experience
What We Do
Solutus Legal Search is a premier legal search boutique firm dedicated exclusively to the permanent placement of lawyers in corporations and law firms. As strategic advisors, they provide high-end legal search and consulting services for corporate and law firm clients across all industries and seniority levels, from General Counsel to Corporate Counsel, ensuring a gold standard search experience.
