Legal Counsel - Labor & Employment

Aumovio•Auburn Hills, MI

17h•Onsite

About The Position

We are seeking a highly skilled Legal Counsel to join our dynamic legal team in Auburn Hills, USA. As a key member of our Law Americas Team, your core responsibilities include providing day-to-day legal advice to HR and management regarding U.S. employment practices, workplace issues, and compliance obligations. You will advise on federal, state, and local employment laws, analyze legal and regulatory developments, and provide guidance on business impact and implementation requirements. You will also serve as a strategic partner to the HR organization, management and governance functions to ensure policy development and compliance, employee relations & performance management, and conduct or oversee internal investigations involving employment, ethics, and workplace conduct concerns. Additionally, you will manage outside counsel on litigation and administrative matters as appropriate.

Requirements

Juris Doctorate Degree with a license to practice law in the United States.
Minimum 3+ years of experience as a legal professional in a corporation, law firm or both, preferably with an international perspective.
Strong knowledge of U.S. Labor and Employment laws.
Significant experience advising HR and management on employee relations matters, including FMLA, ADA accommodations, wage and hour matters, investigations, disciplinary actions, and terminations.
Experience supporting multi-state U.S. operations.
Strong problem-solving and communication skills.
Ability to work independently and as part of a team in a fast-paced environment.
Legal authorization to work in the U.S. is required. We will not sponsor individuals for employment visas now or in the future for this job posting.

Nice To Haves

Manufacturing industry experience is strongly preferred.
Experience in the automotive industry is preferred.
Experience managing litigation is preferred.

Responsibilities

Provide day-to-day legal advice to HR and management regarding U.S. employment practices, workplace issues, and compliance obligations.
Advise on federal, state, and local employment laws, including: Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA), the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA), Title VII and other anti-discrimination laws, the Age Discrimination in Employment Act (ADEA), the Pregnant Workers Fairness Act (PWFA), the National Labor Relations Act (NLRA), OSHA and workplace safety requirements, State leave, wage and hour, and employment regulations.
Analyze legal and regulatory developments and provide guidance on business impact and implementation requirements.
Serve as a strategic partner to the HR organization, management and governance functions to ensure policy development and compliance, employee relations & performance management.
Conduct or oversee internal investigations involving employment, ethics, and workplace conduct concerns.
Manage outside counsel on litigation and administrative matters as appropriate.