Labor and Employment Attorney

1 day ago

Chicago, Illinois, United States PharmaCann LLC Full time
Job Summary

PharmaCann LLC is seeking a highly skilled Labor and Employment Attorney to join our rapidly growing team. As a key member of our Legal Department, you will provide legal guidance and training to our HR team, handle employee-related disputes and litigation, and assist with investigations, policy development, and union negotiations.

Key Responsibilities
  • Provide legal advice and guidance to management and HR on employment law issues, including employee relations, terminations, discipline, harassment, discrimination, and wage and hour matters.
  • Review, draft, and negotiate employment-related agreements, such as employment, severance, consulting, and equity awards.
  • Manage and coordinate negotiations of collective bargaining agreements, labor peace agreements, and educate HR and other departments on relevant provisions.
  • Support the HR team responsible for the grievance process and handle escalated grievances.
  • Manage and resolve employment-related disputes, including conducting/overseeing internal investigations.
  • Handle EEOC and workers' compensation matters, and other employee-related matters with state and federal agencies.
  • Oversee and coordinate with external counsel in other, non-employment-related litigation matters.
  • Monitor and ensure compliance with federal, state, and local labor and employment laws and regulations.
  • Develop and implement company policies and procedures to adhere to legal standards and best practices.
  • Provide training and education to HR professionals, managers, and employees on labor and employment law topics and company policies.
  • Collaborate with HR and other departments to support business objectives while mitigating legal risks.
Requirements
  • Business-minded and proactive.
  • Exceptional drafting and organizational skills.
  • Demonstrated ability to dive into new areas of the law, and enthusiasm to do the same.
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to communicate with the board, senior leadership, all areas of the business, outside vendors.
  • Self-starter, high level of initiative, proven pro-activeness and ability to work autonomously.
  • Well-organized and professional, capable of meeting deadlines, and adept at managing multiple complex projects and changing priorities.
  • Strong research and analytical skills, including demonstrated experience identifying and quantifying complex problems and providing effective resolutions.
  • Availability to travel occasionally.
Education and Experience
  • This is a mid- to senior-level in-house attorney position with at least 5 years of experience strongly preferred.
  • Professional experience advising businesses.
  • Membership in at least one state bar.
  • JD from an accredited law school.
Working Conditions

As a company, we value in-person connections and also see the benefits of working remotely, therefore employees are expected to work on a hybrid basis. The role routinely uses standard office equipment and will require occasional travel for direct oversight of projects.

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