Employment Associate General Counsel

Job Overview

A leading global law firm is seeking an experienced Associate General Counsel to provide strategic risk-based counseling on global employment law matters. This position involves collaborating closely with business leaders, HR professionals, and legal teams across multiple jurisdictions. The role focuses on a variety of employment-related issues, including recruiting, hiring, benefits, compensation, performance management, and workplace-related grievances. The ideal candidate will have a minimum of 10 years of experience in employment law counseling and litigation, including in-house experience at a multinational law firm or corporation.

Location

• New York, NY

Duties

• Serve as a primary resource for business leaders and HR professionals on multi-jurisdictional employment issues, including recruiting, hiring, compensation, performance management, and termination

• Provide legal support for the development of workplace policies and processes regarding compensation, benefits, conduct, discipline, and performance

• Draft key employee and partner agreements, including offer letters, employment agreements, independent contractor agreements, partnership agreements, and other related documents

• Provide counsel on global workplace-related grievances, pre-litigation claims, and litigation, including investigations, risk assessments, issue resolution, and proactive issue prevention

• Select and manage relevant outside counsel, ensuring results are obtained within budgetary guidelines

• Collaborate with professionals across the firm to utilize their expertise when needed

• Identify and implement process improvements in line with firm strategy, market factors, and best practices

• Stay current on legal issues affecting the firm through continuing legal education and bar/professional association memberships

Requirements

• J.D. from an accredited institution

• Admission to the state bar in at least one U.S. jurisdiction

• Minimum of 10 years of legal practice experience in employment counseling and litigation

• Extensive experience with U.S. employment laws and regulations, including related claims and litigation

• In-house experience at a multi-national law firm or corporation is beneficial

• Experience conducting and supervising internal investigations related to employment matters, including managing electronic discovery

• Proven ability to draft various workplace agreements and policies

• Experience managing litigation, including overseeing outside counsel

• Leadership skills and experience managing projects and teams

• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal

• Strong critical thinking and problem-solving skills

• Ability to prioritize and manage multiple projects and deadlines simultaneously

Education

• Juris Doctor (JD) from an accredited institution

Certifications

• Admission to the state bar in at least one U.S. jurisdiction

Skills

• Extensive knowledge of U.S. employment laws

• Strong legal writing and drafting skills

• Proven experience in investigations and electronic discovery

• Litigation management and oversight of outside counsel

• Project management and organizational skills

• Strong leadership and influencing skills

• Ability to build strong relationships across teams and departments

• Ability to work effectively under pressure

Benefits

• Generous total compensation package

• Eligibility for bonuses and raises based on individual merit-based performance

• Health and wellness plan

• Life and disability insurance

• Flexible spending accounts and health savings account

• 401(k) plan and profit-sharing plan

• Substantial Paid Time Off (PTO) program

• Comprehensive benefits available to full-time Business Services employees