Chief Counsel- L&E

3 weeks ago


Chicago, United States Larson Maddox Full time

Larson Maddox is currently partnered with a global top propriety trading firm. The client is seeking a Chief Employment Counsel to oversee the organization's employment, benefits, and HR functions. The Chief Employment Counsel will be responsible for providing strategic legal advice on a wide range of employment matters that impact the company. This role will report directly to the General Counsel.


Key Responsibilities:

  • Provide legal advice and counsel to the Human Resources team and senior management on a wide range of employment matters, including recruitment, employee relations, performance management, leaves of absence and accommodations, wage and hour, internal investigations, compensation and benefits, privacy, contingent workforce issues, and immigration.
  • Develop and implement employment policies and procedures to ensure compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws and regulations.
  • Manage employment litigation matters, including overseeing outside counsel.
  • Conduct training for HR and management on employment law issues.
  • Participate in the evaluation of employment practices, HR policies, and procedures to ensure they are current, compliant, and effective.
  • Provide legal support for M&A transactions, including due diligence and integration activities.


Qualifications:

  • Juris Doctor (JD) degree from an accredited law school.
  • Admission to Illinois state bar.
  • Minimum of 10 years of legal experience in employment law, with a focus on financial services or trading industry.
  • Strong knowledge of federal, state, and local employment laws and regulations.
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
  • Ability to work independently and as part of a team.


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