Principal, Attorney Labor & Employment Law

Gainwell Technologies LLC•Any city, OH

27d•$155,000 - $221,400•Remote

About The Position

Gainwell has an opportunity for an in-house attorney with labor and employment law expertise to provide advice and support regarding labor and employment issues and disputes. This role involves providing strategic and practical legal advice to HR and business leaders on a broad range of employment law issues, including hiring, background investigations, disability accommodations, leaves of absence, compensation, performance management, disciplinary matters, terminations, workforce reductions, investigations, policies, training, outsourcing arrangements, and engagement of contractors. The attorney will also provide legal updates, guidance, and training regarding applicable federal and state regulations and statutes, monitor federal and state labor and employment-related laws and developments, and maintain knowledge and understanding of same. Additionally, the role includes drafting and reviewing employment agreements, separation agreements, notices, policies, and other employment-related documents, overseeing employment-related certifications required by clients and federal and state agencies, and managing employment disputes and litigation matters. This involves evaluating liability exposure, developing strategies, overseeing outside counsel, coordinating witness interviews and document production, and attending depositions, hearings, mediations, arbitrations, and trials as needed. Other responsibilities as needed may also be assigned.

Requirements

Juris Doctorate with excellent academic credentials from an accredited law school
Active bar membership in good standing in at least one U.S. jurisdiction
5+ years of experience in employment law counseling and litigation
Expertise in U.S. federal and state employment laws and regulations
Experience handling administrative charge and/or employment litigation matters
Strong legal analysis and research skills
Ability to foresee and assess potential legal risks
Strong attention to detail, analytical skills, and ability to multitask
Clear and concise oral and written communications

Nice To Haves

Prior experience as in-house counsel preferred
Experience with India employment laws and regulations a plus
Ability to collaborate and provide proactive and practical legal guidance

Responsibilities

Provide strategic and practical legal advice to HR and business leaders on a broad range of employment law issues, including hiring, background investigations, disability accommodations, leaves of absence, compensation, performance management, disciplinary matters, terminations, workforce reductions, investigations, policies, training, outsourcing arrangements, and engagement of contractors.
Provide legal updates, guidance, and training regarding applicable federal and state regulations and statutes.
Monitor federal and state labor and employment-related laws and developments, and maintain knowledge and understanding of same.
Draft and review employment agreements, separation agreements, notices, policies, and other employment-related documents.
Oversee employment-related certifications required by clients and federal and state agencies.
Manage employment disputes and litigation matters, including evaluating liability exposure and developing strategies, overseeing outside counsel, coordinating witness interviews and document production, and attending depositions, hearings, mediations, arbitrations, and trials as needed.
Other responsibilities as needed.