Senior Counsel - Employment Law

Job Overview

A law firm seeks a Senior Counsel - Employment Law to join their Office of the General Counsel in New York, NY. This role involves managing employment law matters across U.S. offices and providing legal advice on various employment issues. The position offers a hybrid work arrangement.

Duties

• Conduct legal research and analysis on employment law topics across U.S. jurisdictions.
• Draft, review, and negotiate employment-related documents.
• Assist with U.S. employment litigation, disputes, and administrative charges.
• Draft responses to subpoenas and personnel file requests.
• Monitor employment legislation and provide legal advice on updates.
• Protect and maintain confidential and proprietary information.

Requirements

• Broad knowledge of U.S. employment laws and regulations.
• Ability to conduct legal research and draft detailed written work.
• Strong client counseling skills with clear communication of legal concepts.

Education

• Juris Doctorate from an accredited law school.

Certifications

• Active bar membership in good standing in a U.S. jurisdiction.

Skills

• Minimum of four years of employment law experience.
• Experience with counseling and/or employment litigation.
• Prior experience with a law firm Office of General Counsel or in-house role preferred.

Benefits

• Healthcare, life, and disability insurance.
• Generous 401k plan.
• At least 11 paid holidays and a PTO program.
• Well-being programs and professional development opportunities.
• Employee discounts and affinity groups.

This large full service international law firm is devoted to providing legal representation of unparalleled quality to their clients and is now one of the world's largest and most successful law firms with nearly 1,000 lawyers. The New York Branchs attorneys have significant client relationships with nearly every investment bank on Wall Street. They offer competitive salaries and have corporate, finance and real estate, tax, environmental, litigation, and international areas of practice. Their work environment embraces the spirit of teamwork and attorneys have a common commitment to quality. Lawyers here are also active participants in local and national organizations committed to enhancing diversity in the legal profession and the business community.