Employment Counsel

West Shore Home Recruiting • Mechanicsburg, PA

1d • Onsite

About The Position

As West Shore Home’s in-house Employment Counsel, you will serve as a subject matter expert regarding employment-related matters, handle various types of employment-related disputes, draft employment related policies and procedures, amongst other Legal responsibilities.

Requirements

• JD degree from an accredited law school.
• Admitted to practice in Pennsylvania and in good standing.
• Minimum of 7 years substantive employment experience with a corporate legal department or law firm handling employment matters before federal courts, state courts, and administrative agencies.
• Excellent working knowledge of state and federal employment laws and regulations, including but not limited to ADA, ADEA, FMLA, PWFA, FLSA, etc.

Responsibilities

• Identify and assesses legal risks and opportunities within the employment area and advise accordingly to ensure compliance with all applicable employment laws, rules, regulations, and policies.
• Provide counsel and advice on employment related matters, including but not limited to employee relations issues; discipline and terminations; FMLA, ADA, and PWFA leave and accommodation requests; wage and hour laws; leave and sick laws; workers’ compensation, unemployment compensation, and other claims; compensation plans; employee benefits; job postings; offers of employment; employment agreements; separation agreements; and other matters related to the onboarding and offboarding of employees.
• Handle and/or participate in employment related proceedings, hearings, litigation, mediations, and arbitrations, including handling the responses to subpoenas and other document requests.

Benefits

• Comprehensive Health Insurance options (Medical, Dental, Vision, Accident, Life, Critical Illness, Short and Long-Term Disability)
• 401(k) Retirement Plan with company match
• HSA plan with company match
• Paid holidays and paid time off (PTO)
• Employee Referral Program
• Employee Discount Program
• Paid training and unlimited professional growth potential

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees