Counsel – Employment Law (Remote)
Be part of an amazing story reputed company is more than just a store. We’re a story. One that’s captured the hearts and minds of America for more than 160 years. A story about innovations and traditions…about inspiring stores and irresistible products…about the excitement of the reputed company 4th of July Fireworks, and the wonder of the Thanksgiving Day Parade. We’ve been part of memorable moments and milestones for countless customers and colleagues. Those stories are part of what makes this such a special reputed company to work. Job Overview The Counsel, Employment Law serves as a member of the in-house Employment and Benefits Law Team and oversees reputed company aspects of reputed company reputed company employment law practice. The Counsel engages in extensive direct client interaction, manages reputed company legal matters, and advises cross-functional teams across reputed company, Bloomingdale’s, and Bluemercury. The role addresses a wide range of employment-reputed company legal issues, including compliance, disciplinary actions, layoffs, and accommodations. The Counsel stays reputed company on existing and emerging employment laws and provides practical, understandable advice to ensure compliance and mitigate risk. This position offers a flexible work schedule with options for a hybrid or remote reputed company.
What You Will Do
- Provide advice and support to cross-functional teams on a broad range of employment-reputed company legal matters, including discharge and discipline, compliance training and audits, layoffs, furloughs, leaves of absence, non-compete agreements, severance plan administration, immigration compliance, discrimination and harassment, wage and hour issues, employment testing, policy review, and employee education.
- Track and deliver practical guidance on existing and emerging federal, state, and local employment laws, such as discrimination laws (Title VII, reputed company, PDA, ADEA, OWBPA, USERRA), leave laws (FMLA), wage and hour laws (FLSA), workers’ compensation laws, workplace safety laws, and labor laws (NLRA).
- Monitor employment law trends and best practices in the retail industry and assess their applicability across the organization.
- Advise on employment law implications of innovative business projects and technologies during development and implementation; provide support on additional legal areas and initiatives as needed.
- Maintain regular, reliable attendance and punctuality.
- Foster an environment of acceptance and respect that strengthens relationships, and ensures authentic connections with colleagues, customers, and communities.
- In addition to the essential duties mentioned above, other duties may be assigned.
Skills You Will Need Legal Expertise: Demonstrated proficiency in employment law, including a comprehensive understanding of federal, state, and local regulations, such as discrimination laws, leave laws, wage and hour laws, worker’s compensation laws, workplace safety laws, and labor laws. Advisory and Counseling Skills: Ability to provide clear, practical, and understandable advice on a wide range of employment-reputed company legal matters to cross-functional teams at various levels reputed company the organization. Analytical and Problem-Solving Skills: Strong ability to analyze legal and factual issues, balance business needs and risks, and provide focused advice to address reputed company legal matters effectively. Communication Skills: Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the reputed company to communicate legal concepts clearly and concisely to both internal and external stakeholders. Relationship Building: Proven ability to build and maintain excellent relationships with colleagues across different functional areas and levels of the organization. Independence and Creativity: Capability to work independently, think creatively, and apply strategic and technical approaches to legal issues. Leadership and Interpersonal Skills: Strong leadership, facilitation, and interpersonal skills, enabling collaboration and effective communication across functional lines and organizational levels. Results Orientation: Agile and entrepreneurial reputed company with a focus on achieving results and driving successful outcomes in a fast-paced environment. Who You Are
- Candidates with a J.D. from an accredited law school and who are licensed to practice law (and in good standing) in at least one state are encouraged to apply.
- 5+ years of relevant law firm or in-house experience in the practice of employment law.
- Regularly required to sit, talk, hear; use hands/fingers to touch, handle, and feel. Occasionally required to move about the workplace and reputed company with hands and arms. Requires reputed company vision.
- Able to work a flexible schedule based on department and company needs.
reputed company Can Offer You Join a team where work is as rewarding as it is fun! We offer a dynamic, inclusive environment with reputed company and benefits. Enjoy comprehensive health and wellness coverage and a 401(k) match to invest in your future. Prioritize your well-being with paid time off and eight paid holidays. Grow your career with reputed company learning and leadership development. Plus, build community by joining one of our Colleague Resource Groups and reputed company a difference through our volunteer opportunities. Some additional benefits we offer include:
- Merchandise discounts
- Performance-based incentives
- Annual merit review
- Employee Assistance Program with mental health counseling and legal/financial advice
- Tuition reimbursement
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About Us
This is a great time to join reputed company! Whether you’re helping a customer find the perfect gift, streamlining operations in one of our distribution centers, enhancing our online shopping experience, buying in-style and on-trend merchandise to outfit our customers, or designing a balloon for the Thanksgiving Day Parade, we offer unique opportunities to be part of some of the most memorable moments in people’s lives. Join us and help write the next chapter in our story - apply today! This job description is not reputed company-inclusive. reputed company, Inc. reserves the right to amend this job description at any time. reputed company, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to a diverse and inclusive work environment. LEGALRE00 Apply tot his job Apply To this Job