Counsel -- Employment Law

PNC•Pittsburgh, PA

11d•Onsite

About The Position

At PNC, our people are our greatest differentiator and competitive advantage in the markets we serve. We are all united in delivering the best experience for our customers. We work together each day to foster an inclusive workplace culture where all of our employees feel respected, valued and have an opportunity to contribute to the company’s success. As a Counsel within PNC's Corporate Governance organization, you will be based in Pittsburgh, PA or Birmingham, AL. The successful candidate will focus on employment and labor law issues. The position requires the lawyer to perform a broad range of employment law tasks and responsibilities, including but not limited to working with employee relations and other human resources staff to gather information, review documents and respond to charges/complaints filed with various EEO and other administrative agencies, attending and representing PNC at required fact finding conferences, mediations and settlement conferences, managing outside litigation counsel, and advising internal clients regarding employment-related policies, procedures, laws, and regulations. The successful candidate will also have responsibility for monitoring employment law changes and recommending and implementing training regarding resultant changes to policies and procedures. As the individual gains PNC knowledge and experience, perspective and acculturation, you will have backup and then primary responsibility for the employment law related needs of various businesses and/or geographies. PNC is an in-office company that fosters a supportive culture where employees can thrive and achieve balance. We encourage candidates to connect with their recruiter and hiring manager to understand workplace expectations and ensure the role aligns with their goals. PNC will not provide sponsorship for employment visas or participate in STEM OPT for this position.

Requirements

Successful candidates must demonstrate appropriate knowledge, skills, and abilities for a role. Listed below are skills, competencies, work experience, education, and required certifications/licensures needed to be successful in this position.
Roles at this level require a Juris Doctorate (J.D.) degree from an accredited law school and licensed to practice law in at least one jurisdiction.
Industry-relevant experience is typically 8+ years.
JD (Required)
Active State License - Multiple Issuers

Nice To Haves

5+ years of recent employment law experience
Experience working with clients, gathering information, and responding to EEO administrative agency filings
Experience advising clients on the application of policies, procedures, regulations and laws to specific fact situations
Superior communication skills
Litigation experience
Experience managing international employment law projects, as well as an interest in or experience with developing and implementing AI applications in employment and legal practices, is beneficial but not required.
Legal Compliance
Legal Consulting
Legal Practices
Legal Risk
Regulatory Compliance
Risk Assessments

Responsibilities

Identifies and manages legal risk for the organization.
Conducts research, provides procedural legal advice, and participates in the support and resolution of significant legal matters.
Provides enterprise perspective and partnership to inside and outside legal counsel.
Reviews and prepares transactional and other routine legal documentation.

Benefits

PNC offers a comprehensive range of benefits to help meet your needs now and in the future. Depending on your eligibility, options for full-time employees include: medical/prescription drug coverage (with a Health Savings Account feature), dental and vision options; employee and spouse/child life insurance; short and long-term disability protection; 401(k) with PNC match, pension and stock purchase plans; dependent care reimbursement account; back-up child/elder care; adoption, surrogacy, and doula reimbursement; educational assistance, including select programs fully paid; a robust wellness program with financial incentives.
In addition, PNC generally provides the following paid time off, depending on your eligibility: maternity and/or parental leave; up to 11 paid holidays each year; 9 occasional absence days each year, unless otherwise required by law; between 15 to 25 vacation days each year, depending on career level; and years of service.
To learn more about these and other programs, including benefits for full time and part-time employees, visit pncthrive.com.

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