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EMPLOYMENT ATTORNEY

Bank of America
Charlotte, NC Full Time
POSTED ON 1/19/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 4/15/2025

Employment Attorney

New York, New York;Boston, Massachusetts; Charlotte, North Carolina

  • Job Description :

At Bank of America, we are guided by a common purpose to help make financial lives better through the power of every connection. Responsible Growth is how we run our company and how we deliver for our clients, teammates, communities and shareholders every day.

One of the keys to driving Responsible Growth is being a great place to work for our teammates around the world. Were devoted to being a diverse and inclusive workplace for everyone. We hire individuals with a broad range of backgrounds and experiences and invest heavily in our teammates and their families by offering competitive benefits to support their physical, emotional, and financial well-being.

Bank of America believes both in the importance of working together and offering flexibility to our employees. We use a multi-faceted approach for flexibility, depending on the various roles in our organization.

Working at Bank of America will give you a great career with opportunities to learn, grow and make an impact, along with the power to make a difference.

Join us!

The Employment Attorney will manage employment litigation and investigations related to whistleblower allegations arising under the Sarbanes-Oxley Act and Dodd-Frank Act, and other applicable federal / state laws, including claims of retaliation, fraud, and regulatory / compliance violations.

  • RESPONSIBILITIES :
  • Provide day-to-day employment and labor related legal advice to Human Resources, Employee Relations, and LOB managers. This will include advising clients on the legal risks associated with employment actions, assisting in negotiating and drafting employment related documents, interpreting and applying Bank policies and employment related federal, state and local statutes, rules and regulations, and responding to attorney demand letters.
  • Lead defense efforts on all potential, threatened and pending employment litigation matters.
  • Partner with Human Resources, Compliance, Risk, Audit, and other control functions of the Bank to provide guidance on complex employment matters and issues.
  • Advise on and lead investigations ofwhistleblower-relatedmatters.
  • Review legal contracts and documents, including employee offer letters and agreements.
  • Manage litigation docket including supervision of outside counsel.
  • Report out to C-Suite executives, managers and HR professional on all matters including employment-related policies and initiatives.
  • REQUIRED SKILLS :
  • Juris Doctor from an ABA accredited institution and admitted to state bar in good standing
  • Minimum of 15 years experience at a major law firm or corporate legal department
  • Minimum 10 years knowledge of HR and employment law related matters
  • Extensive experience with whistleblower claims and investigations, including legal and reporting requirements
  • Experience presenting complex issues in a clear and concise manner and provide succinct results-oriented legal advice for C-Suite Executives
  • Ability to field issues across a diverse set of legal fields
  • Strong interpersonal, organizational and problem-solving skills
  • Ability to work in a fast-paced, demanding and collaborative environment with many stakeholders
  • Independent, self-starter capable of prioritizing conflicting demands and handling multiple assignments simultaneously
  • Strong influencing and leadership skills, including decisiveness on both legal and business issues
  • DESIRED SKILLS
  • 7 years experience supporting the financial services industry and / or broker / dealer businesses with respect to employment related legal issues
  • Minimum Education :
  • Juris Doctor
  • Shift :
  • 1st shift (United States of America)

  • Hours Per Week :
  • Pay Transparency details
  • US - NY - New York - ONE BRYANT PARK - BANK OF AMERICA TOWER (NY1100)

    Pay and benefits information

    Pay range

    212,600.00 - $286,100.00 annualized salary, offers to be determined based on experience, education and skill set.

    Discretionary incentive eligible

    This role is eligible to participate in the annual discretionary plan. Employees are eligible for an annual discretionary award based on their overall individual performance results and behaviors, the performance and contributions of their line of business and / or group; and the overall success of the Company.

    Benefits

    This role is currently benefits eligible. We provide industry-leading benefits, access to paid time off, resources and support to our employees so they can make a genuine impact and contribute to the sustainable growth of our business and the communities we serve.

    Bank of America and its affiliates consider for employment and hire qualified candidates without regard to race, religious creed, religion, color, sex, sexual orientation, genetic information, gender, gender identity, gender expression, age, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, protected veteran or disability status or any factor prohibited by law, and as such affirms in policy and practice to support and promote the concept of equal employment opportunity and affirmative action, in accordance with all applicable federal, state, provincial and municipal laws. The company also prohibits discrimination on other bases such as medical condition, marital status or any other factor that is irrelevant to the performance of our teammates.

    To view the EEO is the Law poster, CLICK HERE (https : / / www.dol.gov / ofccp / regs / compliance / posters / pdf / eeopost.pdf) .

    To view the EEO is the Law Supplement, CLICK HERE (https : / / www.dol.gov / ofccp / regs / compliance / posters / pdf / OFCCP_EEO_Supplement_Final_JRF_QA_508c.pdf) .

    View the LA County Fair Chance Ordinance (https : / / dcba.lacounty.gov / wp-content / uploads / 2024 / 08 / FCOE-Official-Notice-Eng-Final-8.30.2024.pdf) .

    Bank of America aims to create a workplace free from the dangers and resulting consequences of illegal and illicit drug use and alcohol abuse. Our Drug-Free Workplace and Alcohol Policy (Policy) establishes requirements to prevent the presence or use of illegal or illicit drugs or unauthorized alcohol on Bank of America premises and to provide a safe work environment.

    To view Bank of Americas Drug-free Workplace and Alcohol Policy, CLICK HERE .

    This communication provides information about certain Bank of America benefits. Receipt of this document does not automatically entitle you to benefits offered by Bank of America. Every effort has been made to ensure the accuracy of this communication. However, if there are discrepancies between this communication and the official plan documents, the plan documents will always govern. Bank of America retains the discretion to interpret the terms or language used in any of its communications according to the provisions contained in the plan documents. Bank of America also reserves the right to amend or terminate any benefit plan in its sole discretion at any time for any reason.

    Salary : $212,600 - $286,100

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