Employment Law - General Attorney / Litigation - General (consumer) Attorney in Philadelphia, PA

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In-House

Philadelphia, PA

Employment Law - General Attorney / Litigation - General (consumer) Attorney in Philadelphia, PA

Attorney

8-12 yrs required

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Job Title: Senior Counsel

Job Responsibilities:
As a member of the company's General Counsel’s Office, the Senior Counsel will assist a team of attorneys supporting the company's business. The specific duties include providing counsel to HR and business leaders on domestic and international employment, benefits, and immigration law. The Senior Counsel will assist with domestic and international employment litigation, including discrimination and retaliation claims, whistleblower claims, wage and hour, and ERISA/severance claims. They will advise on matters related to employment agreements and compliance with restrictive covenants, partner with HR regarding investigation of internal complaints, and assist in responding to pre-litigation demands and EEOC/agency charges.

The role involves advising and training on recruiting, hiring, performance counseling, accommodations, leave, terminations, pay equity, pay transparency, restrictive covenants, and domestic and international employment laws including FLSA, ADA/ADAAA, ADEA, Title VII, EPA, FMLA, and local leave laws. The Senior Counsel will manage reporting of claims to applicable insurance policies and carriers and assist with annual insurance policy renewal. They will also advise on domestic and international corporate transactions with respect to employment matters, review and revise domestic and international employment policies, analyze and advise on compensation matters including exempt status and pay equity, and provide updates regarding legislative and regulatory changes.

Additionally, the Senior Counsel will advise on contract terms for relevant providers including staffing providers and compliance vendors, and work collaboratively with data privacy, professional liability, and corporate counsel.

Education and Experience Information:
The candidate must possess a Juris Doctor (JD) degree and be a member of any state bar in good standing. The position requires 8-12 years of relevant employment law experience with law firm or in-house experience. The candidate should have litigation and counseling experience, and deep expertise and working knowledge of US employment laws. Knowledge of Canadian, India, El Salvador, UK, and EU employment law is a plus but not required.

Skills and Knowledge Requirements:
The role requires a superior work ethic and high-energy individual with excellent communication skills, who is articulate and possesses critical thinking and writing skills. The candidate must have the ability to work effectively with internal clients, senior executives, and personnel in multiple departments. Demonstrated success in influencing and engaging stakeholders, building collaborative relationships while managing conflicting priorities, is essential. The candidate should have the ability to balance legal risks with business objectives and propose strategic solutions, with strong attention to detail, well-organized, and able to manage numerous projects and deadlines simultaneously. A positive attitude and willingness to tackle a wide range of routine to complex projects in a high-volume environment is required. The candidate must be willing to travel domestically and internationally.

Salary Information:
The compensation range for this role is $215,800 - $381,700. Individuals selected for this role will be eligible for a discretionary bonus based on firm and individual performance. The company's pay structure is designed to reflect an employee’s experiences, performance, and skills for their current role, considering factors such as education, skills, work experience, certifications, and location.

Jun 25, 2025
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