This role will support our internal legal team, HR department, and leadership as needed. This hire will counsel on matters including federal and state compliance, employee relations, wage & hour, harassment and discrimination investigations, restrictive covenants, independent contractor agreements, handbook policies, and leaves of absence/disability accommodations.
JOB RESPONSIBILITIES
Research and provide advice on employment law issues, including hiring, compensation, discipline, terminations, pay and benefits.
Counsel HR and leaders on employee relations matters, including coaching, discipline, accommodation requests and benefits issues.
Draft and revise employee agreements, offer letters, and related employee correspondence.
Assist with investigations into alleged employee misconduct.
Review and provide input on policies and protocols involving employment laws such as the FMLA, ADA, FLSA, OSHA, ERISA, and Title VII.
Assist Legal group with responding to administrative claims/charges, demand letters, and litigation.
REQUIREMENTS
J.D. from an accredited law school and a license to practice law in Illinois.
3-5 years of labor and employment law experience either through a law firm or in-house setting.