Description:

Job Summary:
An Insurance & Retirement Solutions Company is seeking an experienced Employment Law Attorney to join our corporate legal team, working closely with our human resources department. Reporting into the Chief Legal Officer, you will be responsible for managing and directing day-to-day employment law, labor and employee relation activities and providing legal advice and representation to our business on a wide range of labor and employment law matters. This role requires a deep understanding of federal, state, and local labor and employment laws nationwide, as well as the ability to effectively navigate complex legal issues and provide strategic guidance.

The candidate should have hands-on experience in handling employment matters from start to finish, including workplace investigations, wrongful termination, EEOC, discrimination and wage and hour matters.

This is a hybrid role located in our headquarters in Clearwater, FL.

Job Description:
Duties/Responsibilities:

The following reflects duties for this job but does not restrict the tasks that may be assigned. Management may assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time for business reasons.
Investigate and respond to highly sensitive employee relations claims, demand letters, and other issues and conduct investigations related to employment matters.
Manage non-litigated employment disputes with or without outside counsel.
Partner with human resources to advise and assist business units with restructurings, redundancies, terminations, and layoffs.
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to support and maintain compliance with all relevant laws as it relates to company handbooks, policies and procedures, and action plans.
Provide employment-related support on transactional matters including ERISA, contract drafting and negotiation, acquisition-related advice, and review of compensation and benefits plans.
Conduct legal research and analysis to stay current on developments in labor and employment law and provide guidance to the business accordingly.
Draft and review legal documents, related to labor and employment matters.
Handle or, as necessary, manage with the assistance of outside counsel, employment litigation, agency matters, and health and safety initiatives.
Provide training and education to business and internal stakeholders on labor and employment law topics, best practices, and compliance requirements.

Qualifications:
Minimum Job Requirements:

Juris Doctor (J.D.) degree from an accredited law school.
Admission to the Florida state bar and in good standing.
Minimum 5 years of experience practicing labor and employment law, with in-house law department and/or law firm experience, preferably supporting employees across multi-state locations.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

Demonstrated expertise in federal, state, and local labor and employment laws and regulations.
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with a proactive and solutions-oriented approach.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to communicate complex legal concepts clearly and concisely.
Proven ability to manage multiple priorities and work effectively in a fast-paced environment.
Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to build and maintain positive relationships with stakeholders across departments.
Commitment to upholding the highest ethical standards and maintaining confidentiality.