Employment Litigation Counsel

Accenture•Miami, FL

2d•$80,400 - $316,300

About The Position

The Employment Litigation Counsel serves as a legal advisor to internal stakeholders on complex employee relations issues and compliance matters, with a focus on employment litigation throughout the United States. The position reports to the North American Employment Litigation Lead. The role supports Accenture’s business by minimizing risk, advising on disputes, and providing specialized expertise concerning employment compliance with federal, state, and local laws and company policies. It requires the ability to work across multiple U.S. time zones and travel domestically up to 25%.

Requirements

Law degree / Juris Doctor.
Active license to practice law in at least one U.S. jurisdiction.
At least 5 years of experience practicing employment litigation.
In-depth knowledge of employment law across the United States.
Sound judgment, ability to prioritize and make decisions, and ability to identify risks.
Excellent oral and written communication skills.
Ability to influence with a strong executive presence.
Skill in dispute resolution.
Responsiveness, follow-through on commitments, and a sense of urgency.
Strong time management, prioritization, and ability to handle multiple responsibilities efficiently.
Strong organization and attention to accuracy and detail.
Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
Ability to work in a matrixed leadership environment and serve as a strong cross-functional partner.
Ability to work across multiple U.S. time zones and travel domestically up to 25%.

Nice To Haves

Experience advising management of large companies.
Ability to work with personnel internally and externally across the world.
Experience assessing collective wage-and-hour claims and worker classifications, including strong working knowledge of the FLSA, independent contractor law, and analogous state-law provisions.
Experience advising on and conducting HR investigations.

Responsibilities

Advise on employment litigation and disputes involving U.S. federal, state, and local employment laws, emphasizing compliance and risk mitigation.
Provide legal expertise to resolve complex employee relations and litigation matters.
Address FLSA employment classifications, overtime matters, and other wage-and-hour issues.
Advise on disputes alleging discrimination, retaliation, wrongful termination, and other employment-related claims.
Assess employment-related regulatory and compliance initiatives.
Develop and manage relationships with outside counsel.
Support the business and provide dispute resolution for employment-related claims arising from acquisitions.
Monitor legal developments affecting the company, its clients, and industries, and recommend changes to company practices in light of employment litigation trends.