Senior Counsel, Labor & Employment
Core
Lead legal expert and strategic advisor to HR and senior leadership, providing proactive counsel on U.S. employment laws, managing litigation, and mitigating organizational risk.
Role type
Senior in-house counsel (labor & employment)
Builds
Scalable, compliant employment policies and defense strategies for litigation and administrative charges
Domain
U.S. Labor & Employment Law
Deliverable
client delivery
Required skills
U.S. federal and state employment law expertise, litigation strategy and management, policy development, risk assessment, negotiation, executive advisory
Preferred skills
Automotive/manufacturing industry experience, change management (M&A/integration)
Technologies
None stated
Responsibilities
Manage defense strategy for employment-related litigation (class actions, single-plaintiff lawsuits, administrative charges); Develop comprehensive defense strategies from inception through resolution; Act as primary legal partner to HR on recruiting, hiring, performance management, accommodations, discipline, terminations, and restructurings; Provide expert guidance on wage and hour laws, pay equity, and leave of absence issues; Advise on internal investigations into harassment, discrimination, and retaliation; Review workplace policies and employment agreements