Corporate Counsel - Employment and Labor Law

Crate & Barrel • Northbrook, IL

117d • $160,000 - $215,000

About The Position

We inspire purpose-filled living that brings beauty and quality to the modern home. Together, we achieve. Associates across our business drive results, innovate, and inspire. Drawn together by our shared values and passion for our customers and our brands, we deliver home furnishings that are expertly designed, responsibly sourced, and bring timeless style and function to people's homes. From the day we opened our first store in Chicago in 1962 to the digital innovations that engage millions of customers today, our iconic brand is over 60 years in the making—and our story is still unfolding. We're here for it. We think you should be too. We're looking for a driven professional with an inclusive mindset to join our team as a Corporate Counsel - Employment & Labor Law. This individual will provide strategic legal guidance to Human Resources and business leaders on employment-related matters and ensure compliance with all applicable employment laws and regulations in the US and Canada. The role involves a mix of proactive thinking and legal risk analysis; outside counsel management; and hands-on defense of employment-related claims. This is an on-site position based out of our Northbrook, IL location. This role is an Individual Contributor position.

Requirements

• Deep knowledge of US labor and employment laws (Title VII, ADA, FMLA, FLSA, NLRB, etc.); familiarity with Canadian employment laws a decided plus.
• Excellent judgment, discretion, and ability to handle confidential information.
• Superior written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to translate legal concepts into practical guidance and work collaboratively with a range of individuals at varying levels.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and provide practical, business-oriented advice in a fast-paced environment.

Nice To Haves

• J.D. from an accredited law school and active license to practice law.
• 8 to 10 years of relevant legal experience, preferably a mix of law firm and in-house experience.
• Strong litigation, case, and legal budget management experience.

Responsibilities

• Provide day-to-day legal advice and strategic counsel to Human Resources, management, and business teams on a wide range of employment issues, including but not limited to: Wage and hour compliance, Discrimination, harassment, and retaliation claims, Disability accommodation and leave management (FMLA, ADA, etc.), Employee discipline and terminations.
• Monitor and interpret changes in federal/national, state/provincial, and local employment laws and regulations; proactively advise stakeholders on the impact of those changes.
• Conduct complex investigations and support/direct other investigations.
• Support key policy development and the development and delivery of training on employment-related topics and best practices.
• Provide proactive thought partnership in development of holistic risk-based compliance programs.
• Develop and cost-effectively manage defense strategy for all employment and labor-related claims, maintain relevant files and documents, and oversee outside counsel where necessary.
• Draft and review position statements, responses to administrative agencies, severance agreements, and other employment-related documents.
• Develop processes relating to and assist in the management of general (non-employment) litigation matters, as assigned.

Benefits

• Minimum Starting Rate: $160,000.00 Annually
• Up to: $215,000.00 Annually
• Pay ranges will be adjusted upward as needed to comply with applicable state and local law.
• In addition to your salary, based on your role, associates may be eligible for other compensation including bonuses, sales incentives, and long term incentives.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Industry: Furniture, Home Furnishings, Electronics, and Appliance Retailers
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree