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Position Overview: The Sr. Counsel, Employment Litigation will serve as employment litigation counsel for the Company, actively managing employment litigation matters for a growing, complex public company. This role will manage and oversee outside counsel, personally handle attorney demand letters and federal, state, and local agency charges, and work with internal and external clients to assess litigation risk and determine strategies for mitigating those risks.
This position has been segmented as Hybrid, meaning there is a combination of three onsite days and the rest remote. The role is based in Rosemont, IL and is full-time.
Responsibilities:
- Collaborate with and provide direction to Associate General Counsel, Employment & Compliance on employment litigation matters and significant pre-litigation claims. - Represent the Company in responding to demand letters and federal, state, and local agency charges with minimal oversight. - Manage and oversee outside counsel on employment litigation matters and proactively drive litigation strategy. - Provide guidance to the Company, Human Resources, and management teams on employment litigation matters and significant pre-litigation claims. - Learn the business and broader industry to diagnose legal problems in the employment context and present positive, creative solutions and alternatives for management. - Translate complex legal issues into clear business terms and "demystify" complex legal concepts for clients at all levels of the organization. - Operate with maturity, stature, and strong interpersonal skills; be a recognized leader whose counsel and judgment are actively sought. - Establish a rapport and working relationship with teammates at all levels to encourage and continue the proactive use of in-house legal counsel.
Requirements:
- Minimum of 3-6 years of experience focused on employment litigation, with particular experience handling single plaintiff and class/collective action employment litigation, EEOC and state agency charges, and pre-litigation demand letters. - Undergraduate degree and law degree from nationally recognized institutions. - Admission to and in good standing with a U.S. state bar association. - Prior in-house counsel experience preferred.
Relationships:
- Internal: Legal Team Leaders, Human Resources, Senior Management, and Business Unit Leaders. - External: External counsel and federal, state, and local regulatory authorities.
Compensation and Benefits:
- Compensation will depend on relevant experience and/or education, specific skills, function, geographic location, and other factors as applicable by law. - The expected base rate for this role is between $110,000 - $180,000. - This role will also receive an annual incentive plan bonus and a long-term incentive plan. - Benefits for this role may include health insurance, pre-tax spending accounts, retirement benefits, paid time off, short-term and long-term disability, employee stock purchase plan, and life insurance. To review available benefits, please click here: **MEMBERS ONLY**SIGN UP NOW***
