Managing Counsel - Employment Law
Tiffany & Co.•Hanover Township, NJ
•$182,000 - $257,000•Onsite
About The Position
The Managing Counsel – Employment Law serves as a senior legal advisor on employment law matters. The role advises Tiffany & Co.’s worldwide human resources team and supports business partners across retail, manufacturing, and corporate groups. The position is based at either the New York, NY or Whippany, NJ corporate offices.
Requirements
- JD from an accredited law school.
- 5–8+ years of professional experience with a law firm or in-house legal department focusing on employment work.
- Expertise in U.S. employment and benefits law.
- Outstanding writing, drafting, and communication skills.
- Ability to use good judgment and demonstrate attention to detail.
- Ability to deliver complex legal advice in a business-friendly manner.
- Ability to demonstrate credibility when working with senior management.
- Ability to balance a large volume of work through effective time management and prioritization.
Nice To Haves
- A mix of law firm and in-house experience is preferred.
- Experience with international employment law matters is preferred.
Responsibilities
- Serve as principal legal advisor to the worldwide human resources team and support business partners in retail, manufacturing, and corporate groups on human resources and employment matters.
- Advise on employment law matters including hiring, progressive discipline and separations, diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives, restrictive covenants, leaves and accommodations, reductions in force, independent contractors, global mobility programs, immigration, and wage and hour matters.
- Draft and review employment-related policies, procedures, and agreements.
- Investigate and respond to employee claims; represent Tiffany in proceedings before federal and state agencies; and manage employment-related arbitration and litigation around the world.
- Advise on compensation and benefits matters, including compliance issues related to the design, implementation, and governance of health and welfare and retirement plans.
- Manage outside counsel and oversee budgets.
- Supervise legal assistants.
- Support departmental initiatives concerning outside counsel management, budgeting, and training and development.
Benefits
- Management is also eligible for a bonus.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
Education Level
Ph.D. or professional degree
