Corporate Counsel, Employment

Pep Boys•Bala-Cynwyd, PA

About The Position

The Corporate Counsel - Employment plays an important part in the Company's business operations by providing legal advice and support in the areas of human resources, regulatory compliance and dispute resolution. The Corporate Counsel - Employment will serve as a day-to-day counselor to our business leaders and manage the company's employment litigation portfolio.

Requirements

Doctorate of Law coupled with 5+ years’ experience in employment law.
Admitted to practice law, and in good standing in, at least one U.S. jurisdiction.
Significant and in-depth knowledge of, and proficiency in, employment law matters, including employment-related litigation and arbitration, agreements and investigations, as well as compensation plans and programs.
Experience handling fair employment practices claims, including the review of position statements prior to filing with federal, state and local agencies, employee relations issues, and wage and hour claims.
Be largely self-sufficient and operate with a great deal of autonomy.
Willingness to work with a diverse group of business clients on a variety of matters.
Strong advocacy, negotiation, interpersonal, organizational, legal research and verbal/written communication skills.
Ability to quickly apply abstract concepts of law.
Ability to make quick, practical and innovative decisions to resolve problems.
Ability to defend the Company and affiliates from claims and to advocate their interests, while maintaining the highest reputation for honesty and integrity.
Ability to shift priorities and remain flexible.
Takes initiative in providing prompt and concise advice to clients, as well as discussing alternatives where possible.
Proven ability to clearly and concisely communicate, verbally and in writing, complex issues and be able to propose and implement pragmatic strategies to eliminate or limit risk.
Ability to balance competing interests, demonstrate initiative and a strong work ethic.
Ability to work under tight time constraints, handle sensitive data, and multi-task so that deadlines can be met.

Nice To Haves

Prior law firm and in-house experience is preferred.
Retail industry background preferred.
Experience working with general corporate matters and contracts is a plus.

Responsibilities

Provides advice and strategic support to Human Resources Department and company business units on a wide range of employment law issues.
Supervises and manages outside counsel on employment-related litigation and arbitration matters.
Actively monitors new laws, rules, regulations and decisions affecting substantive areas of employment law and litigation, and provides strategic advice to company management.
Drafts and negotiates employment-related agreements, including severance, restrictive covenant, retention, and other agreements.
Develops, drafts and updates compensation plans and programs.
Supports resolution of federal, state and local agency claims and charges.
Represents the company in federal, state and local agency investigations.
Other responsibilities as may be assigned, from time to time.