VP, Assistant General Counsel

LPL Financial•San Diego, CA

3d•$168,611 - $281,087

About The Position

Under the direction of Senior Vice President, Associate General Counsel, the attorney in this position will provide pragmatic legal advice and counsel to human resources partners and other corporate departments with a particular focus on employment issues.

Requirements

JD from a nationally recognized law school
6+ years of experience focused on employment law including in the financial services industry.
Experience working for a large law firm.
Strong organizational and project management skills, including the ability to handle multiple projects and manage deadlines in a fast-paced and demanding work environment
Excellent written and oral communication skills
Ability to interact well with business executives and provide pragmatic advice that balances business needs and legal risk

Nice To Haves

Prior in-house experience is preferred, not required

Responsibilities

Provide day-to-day counseling on employment matters to Human Resources partners.
Advise Human Resources and business partners on employee relations matters such as terminations, restructurings, lay-offs, discipline, leaves of absence and accommodations as well as compliance with applicable federal and state employment statutes.
Handle administrative matters at federal and state agencies such as the EEOC, or California DFEH or DLSE; oversee outside counsel handling employment litigation.
Draft and advise on employment related documents such as offer letters, employment agreements, incentive compensation plans, transition assistance for financial advisors, retention agreements, separation agreements, and termination agreements.
Remain informed and update Human Resources partners on legal, regulatory and other developments in the employment law arena; anticipate their potential impact on the company’s operations and strategy; and provide counsel to business and human resources to effectively manage these issues; draft and update human resources policies to comply with applicable laws and reflect legal developments.
Draft and update Human Resources policies to comply with applicable laws and reflect legal developments.