Talent Counsel

A law firm is seeking a Talent Counsel to join their team in Washington, DC. The Talent Counsel will provide legal guidance to the firm on employment-related matters, ensuring compliance with US federal, state, and local laws. They will serve as a key resource for international employment issues, assist in policy creation, and support the firm's benefits team.

Duties:

• Advise the firm on employment-related matters under US federal, state, and local laws.
• Act as a point of contact for international employment issues.
• Stay updated on legislative and regulatory changes affecting employment obligations.
• Assist in policy, procedure, and training development for compliance measures.
• Review and revise internal policies and procedures for legal compliance.
• Conduct training sessions on various employment law matters for team members.
• Assist in drafting and negotiating employment-related documents.
• Support the benefits team on compensation, benefits, leaves of absence, and immigration matters.
• Assist in pre-litigation employment matters as needed.
• Perform other duties assigned by firm leadership.

Requirements:

• Juris Doctor (JD) from an accredited law school with strong academic credentials.
• 3-5 years of experience providing legal advice, preferably in employment law.
• Strong preference for experience practicing employment law within California and/or New York.
• Solid understanding of employment law, including discrimination, harassment, wage and hour laws, etc.
• Ability to work independently and provide sound legal advice.
• Strong analytical, negotiation, and interpersonal skills.
• Exceptional verbal and written communication skills.

Education:

Juris Doctor (JD) from an accredited law school.

Certifications:

Admission to the Bar in the relevant jurisdiction preferred.

Skills:

• Proficiency in US employment law.
• Strong analytical and negotiation skills.
• Exceptional verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and provide sound legal advice.

Experience:

3-5 years of experience providing legal advice, preferably in a corporate or professional services environment.

Benefits:

• Full range of elective health benefits including medical, dental, vision, and life insurances.
• Robust mental well-being benefits.
• Child, family, elder, and pet care benefits.
• Short- and long-term disability benefits.
• Health savings account (with applicable medical plan) and flexible spending accounts.
• Long-term care insurance.
• 401K program.

This Silicon Valley firm offers a full-service practice which covers a number of areas, including: intellectual property, corporate, and labor & employment. The firm's intellectual property practice is both rapidly expanding and exceptionally solid; the firm's intellectual property attorneys have extensive experience in state, federal, and international litigation, as well as licensing, litigation avoidance and other matters across the complete spectrum of intellectual property issues. The atmosphere is collegial, but slightly more conservative than most Bay Area firms. Salaries are in line with other top Bay Area firms, and the firm provides a sizable bonus for all lawyers who bill at least 1,950 hours, with additional money based on three separate billable-hour levels above 1,950.