In-house Counsel - Employment Law

CompanyFederal Reserve Bank of St. Louis

Overview
The Federal Reserve Bank of St. Louis has an immediate opening for an Attorney/Counsel in its Legal & Ethics Department. The St. Louis Fed, with branches in Little Rock, Louisville, and Memphis, serves all or parts of Missouri, Illinois, Indiana, Kentucky, Tennessee, Mississippi, and Arkansas. The St. Louis Fed’s core functions include the following: promoting stable prices and economic growth, fostering a sound financial system, providing payment services to financial institutions, supporting the U.S. Treasury's financial operations, and advancing economic education, community development and fair access to credit.
 The Attorney’s primary responsibilities will include providing legal advice on general corporate matters with an emphasis on employment law. The successful candidate should have a sophisticated range of experience in all facets of employment law and will handle a variety of employment matters but will also provide a broad range of in-house legal services. This is an exciting opportunity to join an innovative and collaborative legal team that supports mission driven work.
The Attorney will report to the Bank's Deputy General Counsel or other officer within the Legal & Ethics Department. This role does not have any managerial responsibilities.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic and practical legal advice to the Bank's various departments and human resources partners on all relevant employment matters (including hiring, terminations, performance management, investigations).

• Serve as primary legal point of contact for escalated employee relations and human resources matters, providing practical advice and risk analysis.

• Responsible for monitoring and providing advice regarding relevant legislative, regulatory and industry developments, as well as working with human resources and other business partners to implement and train on new guidance.

• Provide legal support on a broad range of corporate issues, including procurement/ contracts and banking regulation.

• Draft, negotiate and review contracts, service agreements and requests for proposals and other procurement documents, including memoranda of understanding, training materials, policies and complex agreements, NDAs, licenses, and website terms of use.

• Manage outside counsel concerning employee immigration matters and workers’ compensation claims.

• Build relationships with colleagues at all levels of the organization and across the Federal Reserve System.

• Undertake additional assignments as needed.

Qualifications

• J.D. from an ABA accredited law school.

• Admission to the Missouri bar, or eligibility and commitment to seek and obtain admission to the Missouri bar within 90 days of employment.

• 3-8 years relevant legal experience in law firms, governmental agencies, and/or in-house legal departments.

•  Strong analytical, problem solving and research skills.

• Experience counseling and training all levels within an organization on employment and other legal matters.

• Ability to explain legal concepts, orally and in writing, to business clients in a clear and concise manner.

• Experience working cooperatively and collaboratively with others on complex issues.

• Willingness to learn various areas of the law and to assist colleagues as requested.

• Ability to multi-task, prioritize and complete numerous projects simultaneously.

• A commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion. 

• This position will be located at the St. Louis Federal Reserve Bank location and require an on-site presence a minimum of 3 days per week.

• Travel 5%.

Total Rewards

Bring your passion and expertise, and we'll provide the opportunities to challenge you and propel your growth—along with multiple benefits and perks that support your health, wealth, and life.

Salary: $130,000-$150,000

In addition to competitive compensation, we offer a comprehensive benefits package all brought together in a flexible work environment where you can find balance:

• Medical (4 options), Prescription, Dental (3 options), and Vision Insurance with no waiting period

• 401k/Thrift Plan with generous employer match

• Employer-funded Pension Plan

• Paid Vacation/Sick Time & Holidays

• Flexible Spending Accounts and Healthcare Spending Accounts

• Flexible Work Schedule available in most departments

• Life Insurance and Long Term Disability Insurance

• Tuition Reimbursement (undergraduate and graduate)

• Parental Leave

• Free onsite 24/7 Fitness Center including training classes, and locker room / shower facilities

• Onsite Cafeteria & Coffee Shop

• Additional Convenience Benefits, Discounts and More…

At the Federal Reserve Bank of St. Louis, we believe the Federal Reserve most effectively serves the American public by building a more diverse and inclusive economy. Our commitment to diversity and inclusion, at all levels of the organization, has been one of our core values for many years and remains strong as we continue enhancing our efforts. Learn more about Bank’s culture.

The Federal Reserve Bank of St Louis is an Equal Opportunity Employer. #LI-Hybrid

Full Time / Part TimeFull time

Regular / TemporaryRegular

Job Exempt (Yes / No)Yes

Job CategoryLegal Family

Work ShiftFirst (United States of America)

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