Sr Attorney L&E

This Senior Counsel role will provide sound legal advice, review policies, and work within a matrixed organization to support global functions. The successful candidate must have broad knowledge of labor and employment matters to identify risks, manage administrative litigation, support civil litigation, and assist with global employment and mobility matters. The ideal candidate will be a motivated, business-oriented legal professional with exceptional judgment who is customer-focused and able to successfully partner with Human Resources and related teams. This individual must be able to think and work independently, manage a significant client base, and effectively engage with leaders at all levels, from the C-suite to production. Accountabilities

Employment Law

Provide legal advice and recommendations across all areas of employment law, including knowledge of or the ability to handle employment matters under foreign law. Manage and advise on terminations, discipline, restructures, reductions in force, selection processes, diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives, affirmative action (OFCCP), and safety compliance (OSHA).

Labor Law

Provide legal advice and recommendations across all areas of labor law, including knowledge of or the ability to handle labor matters under domestic and foreign law. Advise on union organizing activities and related strategies. Counsel on bargaining strategies and proposals. Manage grievances, unfair labor practice issues, and other union-related matters. Provide strategic thought leadership and develop strategies and tactics in high-pressure, high-stakes, and time-sensitive situations.

Litigation

Manage labor and employment administrative litigation, arbitrations, investigations, and other legal proceedings.

Employee Compensation and Benefits

Provide support on benefits and compensation-related matters, including pay equity, FLSA compliance, and executive compensation.

International and Global Mobility

Support the movement of employees across countries. Advise management and HR teams globally. Understand and counsel on the legal implications of operating outside the U.S. in partnership with Tax and other stakeholders.

Other Desired Experience

Previous in-house experience as a corporate employment law attorney. Strong counseling experience and knowledge of state and federal employment laws, including FLSA, ADA, ADEA, FMLA, Title VII, and WARN. Experience in risk mitigation related to employee relations, hiring, terminations, and workforce reductions. Experience working with state and local government administrative employment agencies. Experience developing and implementing HR policies and procedures. Experience handling confidentiality and non-compete matters. Experience with compensation, benefits, and global mobility preferred. Experience working in both union and non-union environments. Accomplished, business-oriented, and client-service focused, with a demonstrated ability to build strong relationships and collaborate across functions. Demonstrated strategic thinking and strong relationship management skills.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities Required

Accomplished, business-oriented, and client-service focused, with a proven track record of building effective working relationships and collaborating cross-functionally. Demonstrated competency in strategic thinking and relationship management.

Prior Experience

Minimum of seven (7) years of experience in labor and employment law. Juris Doctor (J.D.) degree. Member in good standing of a state bar. Licensed, or capable of obtaining the necessary license, to practice law as in-house counsel in Pennsylvania.

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