Labor & Employment Attorney

Napleton Automotive Group owns and operates 50 retail franchised automotive dealerships in seven states. Our group employs approximately 3,500 people nationwide and is highly diversified, boasting a large real estate portfolio of dealership and commercial real estate.  Napleton is ranked among the top 30  automotive groups in the United States.

Job Summary: Provide in-house legal counsel on labor & employment related business and contractual matters, which will include, but not be limited to, human resources issues, wage and hour law including prevailing wage compliance, leave and disability, workers’ compensation, unemployment, state agency claims, labor relations, employee benefits, employment agreements and policy related issues, executive compensation, and employment-related litigation, grievances and arbitrations, as well as corporate documentation and contract review

What we Offer:

• Pay range of $150,000-$170,000
• Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance, 401K
• For additional benefits information please go to :NapletonCorpFlorida.MyBenefitsLibrary.com  
• Paid Vacation and Sick Time
• Discounts on products and services

Job Responsibilities:

• Provide advice and counsel to management regarding compliance with existing labor and employment laws and new legislation.
• Litigating employment cases, including wrongful termination, harassment, discrimination, retaliation, and wage and hour matters.
• Taking and defending depositions on often complicated labor and employment matters.
• Provide representation for the Company before state and federal administrative agencies, including the EEOC, state and local human rights agencies, the Department of Labor, OFCCP, and other labor and employment related agencies, as well as in mediations and arbitrations under Company’s local union grievance procedures.
• Assist with Labor Union negotiations and the management/resolution of grievances.
• Advising on contract status, legal risks, and the legal liabilities associated with different company activities and transactions as well as assisting with corporate documentation such as factory applications and documentation of management changes required by car manufacturers, operating agreements, corporate by-laws and corporate minutes.
• Managing and coordinating with outside counsel and controlling the company’s legal spend.
• Provide advice and counsel on labor-related aspects of mergers and acquisitions.
• Reviewing, analyzing, negotiating contracts with an emphasis on drafting employment contracts, compensation plans, termination agreements, arbitration agreements, settlement agreements employment releases, labor contracts, and other labor and employment contracts and related documentation.
• Researching and anticipating unique legal issues that could potentially impact the company.

Requirements:

• Law Degree required.
• Member in good standing with the Illinois Bar
• 5-7 years of significant and substantive experience in labor and employment law. Significant corporate experience is preferred but not required.
• Demonstrated effectiveness in the practice of employment and labor with emphasis on NLRA / union issues, Title VII, ADEA, ADA, FMLA, USERRA, FLSA, and employment-related torts and litigation.
• Must provide strategic high-level legal counsel as a partner to senior business leaders and HR professionals.
• Strong oral and written communication skills.
• Strong interpersonal and leadership skills.
• Self-confident, self-directed, solution-focused and collaborative personality.

We are an equal opportunity employer and prohibit discrimination/harassment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws  

Salary : $150,000 - $170,000