Description:

This role will serve as a strategic partner to A Consumer Services Company's People & Performance team, providing expert legal advice and guidance on employee relations matters across corporate and field (airport) locations, ensuring compliance with employment laws and promoting a positive employee experience.

What You'll Do:

Partner with our People & Performance team to proactively manage employee relations issues, including investigations, disciplinary actions, and terminations, to mitigate legal risks
Work alongside Training & Compliance teams to develop programs for managers and employees on relevant employment laws, policies, and best practices
Review and draft employment-related documents, such as policies, employment agreements, and communications, to ensure legal compliance
Manage employment litigation, including but not limited to discrimination, harassment, and wrongful termination cases, from initiation to resolution, ensuring compliance with all applicable laws and regulations
Handle claims related to employment practices, such as wage and hour disputes, EEOC charges, and ADA accommodations, providing strategic advice and legal representation as needed

How you'll measure success:

Ensure all employment-related policies and procedures are compliant
Reduce legal risks associated with employee relations matters by implementing proactive measures
Develop and maintain positive relationships with stakeholders across the organization through proactive engagement

What you're great at:

Interpret and apply federal, state, and local employment laws and regulations in a corporate setting
Proven track record of providing strategic legal advice on complex employee & labor relations issues
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to provide practical solutions
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams
Detail-oriented and organized, with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines
Juris Doctor (JD) from an accredited law school and active Bar membership in the relevant jurisdiction
Minimum of 7+ years of experience practicing employment law, preferably in a corporate environment or law firm
Experience working with both hourly & salaried employee populations