Counseling Counsel

Chatham office of a BCG Attorney Search Top Ranked Law Firm seeks a counseling counsel with 8 years of substantive employment law experience, including experience advising clients on a range of employment law issues. The candidate will be independently managing all aspects of employment counseling matters for private sector corporate clients headquartered in New Jersey and New York. Advising clients on a wide variety of employment issues, including hiring, workplace policies, investigations, agreements, performance management, separation, and leaves of absence. Communicating with clients on a regular basis, including delivering advice via phone or virtual platforms and drafting comprehensive business-focused advisory emails. Preparation of workplace agreements and policies (e.g., Handbooks, Separation Agreements, Restrictive Covenant Agreements, etc.). Handling agency matters, including EEOC and DOL (and similar state/local agencies). Oversight of associates in Counseling Practice Group on employment law work. Training clients on employment law and DEI issues. Development and deepening of client relationships. Participation in NFC webinars and seminars. Participation in monthly Counseling Group meetings. Participation in other firm-related events and professional development meetings. Experience conducting third-party investigations is a plus. Any other State Bar license is a plus. Must be admitted to the NJ bar (NY Bar Admission is a plus).

The candidate must have exceptional legal writing and communication skills. Must have excellent research skills. Must have strong attention to detail. Must have strong interpersonal skills. Must have the ability to work collaboratively and positively in a dynamic team environment. Must have the ability to proactively manage a team and all litigation deadlines. Must have the ability to identify and resolve problems quickly. Must have the ability to manage multiple clients and matters.