Corporate/Employment Counsel

Job Overview

A law firm in Charlotte, NC, seeks an experienced Corporate/Employment Counsel to join their team. The ideal candidate will bring substantial expertise in employment law and a proven track record from a nationally recognized law firm. This role requires a blend of legal acumen, strong organizational skills, and a client-focused approach.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Advise clients on employment-related compliance issues, including worker classification, wage and hour laws, immigration matters, union and collective bargaining processes, employment policies and handbooks, and equal opportunity laws.
• Draft and review employment agreements, separation agreements, and other documents.
• Provide counsel on reductions-in-force and WARN Act issues.
• Draft and advise on restrictive covenants and related matters.
• Conducted due diligence and handled employment-related representations and covenants in transaction documents.
• Collaborate with clients and internal teams to ensure legal and regulatory compliance in employment practices.
• Stay current on employment law developments and advise on their implications for clients.

Requirements:

• Minimum of 4 years of employment law experience at a nationally recognized law firm.
• Proven experience advising on employment-related compliance, drafting employment and separation agreements, and handling reductions-in-force and WARN Act issues.
• Demonstrated expertise in restrictive covenants and employment-related diligence.
• Excellent academic credentials and a strong record of legal practice.

Education and Certifications:

• Juris Doctor (JD) degree from an accredited law school.
• Member in good standing of the NC Bar or eligibility to waive into the NC Bar.

Skills:

• Strong writing and analytical skills with attention to detail.
• Superior organizational abilities and effective time management.
• Client-focused approach with a commitment to delivering high-quality legal services.
• Ability to work collaboratively within a team and manage multiple priorities efficiently.

Location:

• Charlotte, NC

Providing sophisticated top-quality legal representation nationally and globally, this full-service law firm offers services in areas of corporate, financial services, litigation, real estate, commercial finance, intellectual property, and trusts and estates. The firm's clients include public and private companies, Fortune 100, government and nonprofit organizations, and individuals. The firm has a collaborative and collegial environment where the most talented team of lawyers and professionals create creative and strategic solutions for clients' needs. In addition, the firm has an innovative team that provides strategies using new processes and software. The firm is committed to providing pro bono service and sponsoring a variety of programs that support education, arts and culture, health and welfare, and human rights. Focused on attracting diverse talents the firm provides various training and mentoring programs for professional growth. This nationally recognized firm has all the features of a successful law firm: highly skilled attorneys, amazing staff, a supportive work environment, and a competitive salary with great benefits.