[Remote] Employment Counsel (US Employment Laws)

Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. Milliman is a global corporate services firm seeking an experienced Employment Counsel specializing in US Employment Laws to provide strategic legal guidance on employment matters. The role involves collaborating with HR and business leaders to ensure compliance, manage risk, and support growth across multiple jurisdictions.

Responsibilities

• Serve as point of contact to human resources and provide SME support to operations on labor and employment matters in the US
• Provide advice and counsel to management and HR professionals on all aspects of day-to-day employment-related matters, including hiring and termination issues, discrimination, harassment, retaliation, reasonable accommodations, leaves of absence, wage and hour issues, restrictive covenants, and employee investigations
• Review legislative trends and remain up to date on changes in the law to proactively advise the business
• Conducts research on legal matters, drafts legal memoranda, and provides legal advice to HR and the business
• Manage employment litigation, develop strategy, facilitate discovery, and consult on key decisions. Advise on employment disputes and regulatory complaints (EEOC, NLRB, MCAD, etc.), and manage outside counsel for some litigation matters
• Represent the Company in mediations and negotiate settlement agreements
• Develop, provide, and deliver proactive training to Human Resources professionals and business leaders on a wide variety of employment law matters
• Provide analysis and counsel on US labor and employment issues, including recruitment, hiring, discipline, reorganizations, terminations, training, policies, handbooks, compensation, and benefits
• Support M&A due diligence and integration, providing employment-related risk assessments and guidance
• Collaborate with HR and leadership to align legal strategies with business objectives and foster a strong compliance culture
• Collaborate with the compliance and data privacy teams to advise on implementation of changes or programs within the US
• Serve as a legal representative on committees and special projects as requested

Skills

• Bachelor's degree. Juris Doctor (JD) from an accredited law school
• The ideal candidate must have an active membership in any U.S. State Bar
• The ideal candidate must have minimum 5 years of US employment law experience
• The ideal candidate must have a combination of experience in both law firm and in a corporate setting
• The ideal candidate must have experience with multistate employment matters
• The ideal candidate must have strong understanding of US federal and state labor and employment statutes and compliance frameworks
• The ideal candidate must have expertise in drafting and negotiating employment-related agreements and policies
• Must have excellent communication, negotiation, and interpersonal skills
• Must be able to balance business needs and corporate goals within the appropriate legal framework and with a large emphasis on compliance
• Must provide strategic high-level legal counsel as a partner to senior business leaders and Human Resources professionals
• Must possess good business judgment and risk mitigation skills
• Must be able to prioritize and manage numerous matters simultaneously

Benefits

• Medical, Dental and Vision – Coverage for employees, dependents, and domestic
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) – Confidential support for personal and work-related
• 401(k) Plan – Includes a company matching program and profit-sharing
• Discretionary Bonus Program – Recognizing employee
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) – Pre-tax savings for dependent care, transportation, and eligible medical expenses.
• Paid Time Off (PTO) – Begins accruing on the first day of Full-time employees accrue 15 days per year, and employees working less than full-time accrue PTO on a prorated basis.
• Holidays – A minimum of 10 paid holidays per
• Family Building Benefits – Includes adoption and fertility
• Paid Parental Leave – Up to 12 weeks of paid leave for employees who meet eligibility
• Life Insurance & AD&D – 100% of premiums covered by
• Short-Term and Long-Term Disability – Fully paid by

Company Overview

• Milliman is a risk management, benefits, and technology firm that offers insurance and retirement services. It was founded in 1947, and is headquartered in Seattle, Washington, USA, with a workforce of 1001-5000 employees. Its website is http://www.milliman.com.

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