In-House: Senior Counsel, Employment

4 weeks ago


Chicago, United States McCormack Schreiber Legal Search Full time

About the Position:

We have been exclusively engaged by a global management consulting firm with an immediate need for an employment lawyer to join as Senior Counsel. This person will serve as a key figure in advising on employment-related matters, negotiating and drafting commercial contracts, and ensuring compliance with laws and regulations.


Highlights:

· Remote work arrangement

· Direct contact with executives and decision-makers

· Comprehensive benefits package

· Collegial company culture


Responsibilities:

· Report to the GC, and serve as the second lawyer on the legal team

· Advise on employment matters, including recruiting, employee relations, compensation and benefits, leaves of absence, immigration, workplace investigations, and terminations

· Draft and review employment, noncompete and separation agreements, policies, handbooks, and codes of conduct, as well as a variety of contracts including on data privacy and security

· Assist in reviewing, updating, and implementing company policies, procedures, and training and education, in accordance with state, local, federal, and international employment laws

· Advise on potential issues/risks throughout contract development, negotiation, and conclusion

· Partner with stakeholders to improve contracting and procurement processes

· Perform legal research and ensure compliance with federal, state, local, and international laws, and advise on new laws and regulations


Required Qualifications:

· 7+ years of employment counseling experience

· Experience drafting and negotiating employment-related contracts

· Deep knowledge of state, local, and federal employment laws


Location:

Chicago, IL (Remote); Local candidates strongly preferred


About Us:

McCormack Schreiber Legal Search is Chicago’s leading legal search firm. We leverage our more than 25 years of experience in the Chicago legal market to assist attorneys and paralegals seeking new opportunities and employers searching for top legal talent.



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