Employment Counsel

Reyes Holdings • Irvine, CA

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About The Position

The Employment Counsel will provide knowledgeable and practical legal advice to human resources professionals and other company leaders regarding day-to-day employment law issues. This includes advising on discipline, performance management, non-discrimination, non-harassment, wage and hour practices, background checks and drug testing, and employment law compliance issues. The role also involves guiding HR professionals on ADA interactive process discussions, FMLA, and other leave-related compliance issues. Additionally, the Employment Counsel will manage a docket of employment law litigation matters in coordination with outside employment counsel, respond to attorney demand letters and agency administrative charges, and develop company policies and training materials in response to applicable legal developments. Occasional travel (0%-10%) may be required, along with other assigned projects or duties.

Requirements

• Juris Doctorate (J.D.) degree from an ABA accredited law school
• 4 to 6 years of experience as an employment attorney handling a wide range of employment matters and litigation, with an emphasis on California employment law
• Admission to California state bar with an active license, or satisfaction of requirements for registered in-house practice in the State of California
• Flexibility and willingness to work on a broad range of legal issues
• Strong ethical background and commitment to integrity
• Strong attention to detail and follow-through; excellent organizational skills

Nice To Haves

• Experience with union-represented work forces is preferred

Responsibilities

• Providing knowledgeable and practical legal advice to human resources professionals and other company leaders regarding day-to-day employment law issues, including discipline, performance management, non-discrimination, non-harassment, wage and hour practices, background checks and drug testing, and employment law compliance issues
• Providing guidance to human resources professionals on ADA interactive process discussions, FMLA and other leave-related compliance issues
• Managing a docket of employment law litigation matters in coordination with outside employment counsel
• Responding to attorney demand letters and agency administrative charges involving employment-related claims
• Developing company policies and associated materials in response to applicable legal developments
• Developing and delivering training to HR professionals on employment law topics
• Occasional travel when required (0%-10%)
• Other projects or duties as assigned

Benefits

• Medical coverage
• Dental coverage
• Vision coverage
• Paid Time Off
• Retirement Benefits
• complimentary Health Screenings

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior