Assistant General Counsel 2 - Employment Law

Truist Bank • Charlotte, NC

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About The Position

The Assistant General Counsel 2 supports senior Legal Department professionals, business leaders, Human Resources partners, and risk stakeholders on employment law matters throughout the employee lifecycle. The attorney provides practical legal counsel on recruiting, hiring, compensation, performance management, employee relations, leave and accommodation issues, wage and hour compliance, restrictive covenants, repayment obligations, and workplace investigations.

The role manages employment litigation and administrative claims, partnering with outside counsel on case strategy, discovery, budgets, and efficient resolutions. It also monitors legal and regulatory developments, conducts legal research, develops guidance for business partners, and works closely with Human Resources to promote compliance with employment laws and regulations. The position has no direct reports but provides day-to-day guidance and informal oversight to a paralegal supporting the Employment Law team.

The attorney supports Legal Department attorneys and lines of business with limited supervision, assesses legal risk, advises on routine matters, and assists in resolving potential legal problems. The role may involve preparing or reviewing routine documents, representing the company in applicable matters, and maintaining files and records. The position is an individual-contributor role that may provide ad hoc work direction and leadership to other legal staff.

Requirements

• Juris Doctor degree from an ABA-accredited law school.
• Licensed to practice law and in good standing.
• At least 5 years of post-bar experience in a law firm, government, and/or corporate setting.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to prioritize matters, manage time, and move fluidly between matters.
• Ability to handle a heavy workload, manage stress effectively, and meet critical deadlines.
• Team-oriented mentality and excellent interpersonal skills.
• Proficiency in basic computer applications, such as Microsoft Office software.

Nice To Haves

• At least 3 years of employment law practice, preferably representing employers at a law firm, in-house legal department, or government agency.
• Knowledge of federal and state employment laws concerning discrimination, retaliation, wage and hour, disability and accommodations, leaves of absence, and employee separations.
• Experience advising employers on employment law and handling employment litigation, administrative charges, investigations, or other employment-related disputes.
• Strong legal research, analytical, and writing skills, including the ability to identify legal risks and communicate practical recommendations clearly and concisely.
• Strong judgment and problem-solving skills, including translating legal requirements into practical, business-oriented advice.
• Ability to build effective working relationships and collaborate with attorneys, Human Resources professionals, and business partners.
• Ability to manage multiple matters and priorities in a fast-paced environment, with strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Initiative, intellectual curiosity, and willingness to develop expertise across a broad range of employment law issues.
• Experience in financial services or another large, highly regulated organization.
• In-house employment law experience.

Responsibilities

• Support Legal Department attorneys and lines of business with limited supervision.
• Assess legal risk, provide legal advice on routine matters, and assist in resolving legal problems that may expose the company to risk.
• Advise stakeholders on employment matters across the employee lifecycle, including recruiting, hiring, compensation, performance management, employee relations, leave and accommodations, wage and hour compliance, restrictive covenants, repayment obligations, and workplace investigations.
• Manage employment litigation and administrative claims, including partnering with outside counsel on case strategy, discovery, budgets, and resolutions.
• Monitor and analyze legislation, regulations, and case law developments affecting the company and banking industry.
• Conduct legal research and analysis, and develop guidance for business partners.
• Collaborate with Human Resources to promote compliance with applicable employment laws and regulations.
• Prepare and/or review routine documents and instruments; represent the company in applicable transactions, litigation, bankruptcy matters, or alternative dispute resolutions; and maintain files and records.
• Develop an initial area of specialization to support one or more lines of business.
• Provide day-to-day guidance and informal oversight to a paralegal supporting the Employment Law team, and ad hoc work direction to legal staff on active cases or projects.

Benefits

• Medical insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Life insurance
• Disability insurance
• Tax-preferred savings accounts
• 401(k) plan
• At least 10 days of vacation during the first year, prorated as applicable
• 10 sick days, prorated as applicable
• Paid holidays
• Depending on position and division, potential eligibility for a defined benefit pension plan, restricted stock units, and/or deferred compensation plan

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree