Counsel - Labor & Employment

2 months ago

Chicago, United States Peak6 Investments LLC Full time
141 W Jackson Blvd. Suite 500 Chicago, IL 60604

We are PEAK6, a leading investment firm headquartered in the historic Chicago Board of Trade building. PEAK6 uses technology to find a better way of doing things. The company’s first tech-based solution was developed in 1997 to optimize options trading, and over the past two decades, the same formula has been used across a range of industries, asset classes, and business stages to consistently deliver superior results. Today, PEAK6 seeks transformational opportunities to provide capital and strategic support to entrepreneurs and forward-thinking businesses. PEAK6’s core brands include PEAK6 Capital Management, PEAK6 Strategic Capital, Apex Fintech Solutions, PEAK6 InsurTech, Evil Geniuses, Poker Power, and Zogo.

ABOUT THIS ROLE

This role will report to the Associate General Counsel and will generally support the PEAK6 legal team, HR department, and leadership as needed. The Counsel - Labor & Employment will provide legal advice and operational support on all issues related to labor and employment at PEAK6 Investments and its subsidiaries. This role will counsel on day-to-day labor and employment matters, including, but not limited to, federal and state compliance, employee relations (hiring, firing, performance, compensation, etc.), wage & hour, harassment and discrimination investigations, restrictive covenants, independent contractor agreements, handbook policies, and leaves of absence/disability accommodations. This role will also assist with management of outside counsel involving any labor & employment matters, including litigation.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES AND ACTIVITIES

  1. Research and provide advice on employment law issues, including hiring, compensation, discipline, terminations, pay and benefits.
  2. Counsel HR and leaders on employee relations matters, including coaching, discipline, accommodation requests, and benefits issues.
  3. Draft and revise employee agreements, offer letters, and related employee correspondence.
  4. Assist with investigations into alleged employee misconduct.
  5. Review and provide input on policies and protocols involving employment laws such as the FMLA, ADA, FLSA, OSHA, ERISA, and Title VII.
  6. Assist Legal group and outside counsel with all aspects of responding to and managing administrative claims/charges, demand letters, and litigation.
  7. Occasionally assist PEAK6 legal team as needed, including matters outside of labor and employment law.
  8. Other miscellaneous matters as assigned.

REQUIREMENTS

  1. Bachelor’s degree from a four-year college or university and J.D. from an accredited law school.
  2. Licensed to practice law.
  3. 3-4 years’ experience with labor and employment law in a law firm or in-house setting.
  4. High competency with communicating legal advice verbally and in writing.

LOCATION

Must be willing to work in-person at one of the following PEAK6 office locations: Chicago. PEAK6 is currently a hybrid workplace where employees work in office 3 times a week.

OUR REWARDS

We offer a robust package of employee perks and benefits, including healthcare benefits (medical, dental and vision, EAP), competitive PTO, 401k match, parental leave, and HSA contribution match. We also provide our employees with a paid subscription to the Calm app and offer generous external learning and tuition reimbursement benefits. As a hybrid workforce, we offer our employees the ability to work remotely up to two days a week.

PEAK6 is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, and gender identity), national origin, age, disability, veteran status, marital status, or any other protected characteristic. Our hiring practices ensure that all qualified applicants receive fair consideration without regard to these characteristics.

PEAK6 is committed to creating an inclusive and accessible workplace for all candidates, including those with disabilities. We are dedicated to ensuring equal employment opportunities and providing reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities. If you require reasonable accommodations to participate in the application or interview process, please contact our HR department at hrpeak6@peak6.com. We will work with you to provide the necessary accommodations to ensure your full participation in our hiring process.

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