Associate Counsel - Labor and Employment

Description

Martenson, Hasbrouck & Simon LLP is assisting one of our largest clients in recruiting an in-house Associate Counsel – Labor and Employment to support the Legal Services Group and various lines of business within the organization. This team member will office in Martenson, Hasbrouck & Simon's Brookhaven, GA office.

Key Responsibilities:

• Draft Statements of Position in response to allegations raised by investigative agencies.
• Respond to agency requests for additional information.
• Conduct internal investigations.
• Prep witnesses and attend fact finding conferences.
• Attend and represent the company at mediations.
• Respond to attorney threats of litigation.
• Negotiate settlements when necessary.
• Help identify potential areas of vulnerability and risk in key employment law areas; recommend remedial action as necessary.
• Develop and deliver live trainings on employment law for management and employees.
• Coordinate with outside counsel.
• Counsel and advise Human Resources and field personnel on employment law issues.
• Drive Company initiatives to completion.
• Occasional travel to attend meetings, mediations, court conferences, etc.
• Perform other duties as needed to support Labor and Employment legal function.

Martenson, Hasbrouck & Simon LLP offers a competitive benefits package that includes:

• Competitive salary
• Associate bonus program
• 401(k) employer matching
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Paid time-off
• Referral bonus program

Martenson, Hasbrouck & Simon LLP is an equal opportunity employer.

Qualifications

• Juris Doctorate degree
• 1-5 years of experience as a labor and employment lawyer a plus, but not required
• Advanced verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to interface and communicate effectively with a large number of diverse internal groups, including all levels of employees, in-house legal counsel, external legal counsel, customers, government agency officials, consultants and vendors
• Strong organizational, analytical and writing skills, including attention to detail and a self-driven problem-solving mindset
• Ability to work independently, as well as in team situations
• High integrity, strong work ethic, customer-centric and able to handle multiple, simultaneous projects with enthusiasm and attention to detail
• Ability to drive deliverables and influence both internal and external customers in a team setting

Salary : $95,000 - $110,000