Senior Counsel, Employment - Vice President

Deutsche Bank • New York, NY

6d • Hybrid

About The Position

In this role, you will have the opportunity to provide employment-related advice for a sophisticated financial services organization as part of a team of seasoned employment attorneys. You will provide legal guidance and counsel to human resources, organizational leaders, managers and teams within the Business on a wide range of legal topics. You will rely on both generalist legal knowledge and specialist knowledge of employment law. You will typically provide coverage for one or more specific business lines or functions within the organization and have responsibility for advising in your functional area(s) of expertise on current or future requirements, The role comprises legal advice, decision-making regarding legal questions, creation of legal and business documents, and the communication of legal topics to the Business as well as to other colleagues, To be successful, we are looking for professionals who are organized self-starters and team players. This role requires excellent judgment and the ability to prioritize and manage multiple tasks and responsibilities in a fast-paced environment.

Requirements

• Moderate experience practicing employment law at a major law firm and/or in an in-house counsel role
• Admission to the New York State Bar or otherwise qualified to practice law in New York as registered in-house counsel
• Excellent judgment and ability to advise on legal risks within a business context
• Excellent interpersonal, written and oral communications skills
• Strong attention to detail

Nice To Haves

• Prior in-house experience in financial services and/or large global organizations is a plus but not required
• Synthesize and distill legal advice to non-lawyers in a useable and practical manner
• Ability to collaborate, cooperate and work well with others in a supportive and respectful manner
• Ability to handle and strategically prioritize numerous projects
• Experience operating in a fast-paced business environment

Responsibilities

• Provide practical and strategic legal counsel to HR professionals and senior management on US and global employment law-related matters, including compliance with federal, state and local employment laws, accommodations and disability and leave related matters, whistleblower requirements, restrictive covenant protections, regulatory requirements, employment issues associated with corporate reorganizations, acquisitions and divestitures, diversity and inclusion practices, ERISA and benefits law, compensation plans, and wage and hour compliance
• Advise Employee Relations team and other HR professionals on sensitive employment matters such as discipline and terminations, investigation of internal complaints of discrimination, harassment and retaliation, and employee disability issues, leaves and accommodation requests, to proactively minimize litigation and reputational risk
• Partner with other control groups, including investigatory functions, on multidisciplinary matters and develop best practices
• Oversee employment litigation in federal and state courts, arbitration tribunals and administrative agencies, including assigning and managing outside counsel, managing budgets and reserves, recommending strategy for defense, overseeing litigation hold process and document collection, participating in mediations, and recommending settlement strategy
• Evaluate, investigate and respond to attorney demand letters
• Draft and negotiate employment-related agreements, including offer letters, and retention and separation agreements, draft, revise, develop and advise on employment policies and practices
• Provide advice to senior management with respect to ongoing employment matters and employment litigation
• Collaborate with other infrastructure functions, such as Human Resources, Employee Relations, and Compliance

Benefits

• A diverse and inclusive environment that embraces change, innovation, and collaboration
• A hybrid working model, allowing for in-office / work from home flexibility, generous vacation, personal and volunteer days
• Employee Resource Groups support an inclusive workplace for everyone and promote community engagement
• Competitive compensation packages including health and wellbeing benefits, retirement savings plans, parental leave, and family building benefits
• Educational resources, matching gift and volunteer programs
• Deutsche Bank provides reasonable accommodations to candidates and employees with a substantiated need based on disability and/or religion
• At Deutsche Bank, we recognize that our benefit programs have a profound impact on our colleagues. That’s why we are focused on providing benefits and perks that enable our colleagues to live authentically and be their whole selves, at every stage of life. We provide access to physical, emotional, and financial wellness benefits that allow our colleagues to stay financially secure and strike balance between work and home.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees