Senior Legal Counsel, Labor & Employment Law
Core
Provide legal counseling and investigation support to Samsung Electronics America and North America Headquarters divisions on employment and labor law compliance, including equal opportunity, wage and hour, and benefits laws, while handling threatened litigation and agency administrative charges.
Role type
Senior in-house legal counsel (labor & employment)
Builds
Internal legal policies, compliance frameworks, and litigation defense strategies for a global electronics and technology company.
Domain
Technology / Electronics / Labor & Employment Law
Deliverable
client delivery
Required skills
US employment law expertise, litigation management, regulatory agency negotiation, contract review, policy development, stakeholder counseling
Preferred skills
Experience with FLSA, FMLA, ADA, and state/local wage and hour laws
Technologies
Legal research databases, litigation management systems
Responsibilities
Investigate and mediate agency matters (EEOC, DOL); handle employee litigation and arbitrations; review and revise offer letters and incentive plans; counsel HR on performance, discipline, and terminations; advise on wage and hour exemptions and FLSA compliance; counsel on disability accommodations and FMLA compliance; advise on benefits and pay equity; manage post-termination contractual obligations.
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC