Senior Employment Counsel

MISO•Carmel, IN

9d•$179,000 - $204,000•Onsite

About The Position

Senior Employment Counsel MISO manages the electricity superhighway in the Central U.S. Through use of groundbreaking research and advanced technology, our highly skilled employees ensure power flows reliably to 45 million Americans. Operating the electricity grid, running a robust energy market, planning for a bright future – it’s what our immensely talented and dedicated team does every day. MISO, What We Do #LI-AD1 #LI-ONSITE

Requirements

Juris Doctor (J.D.) required; licensed in any U.S. state (Indiana licensure required or obtainable within 18 months).
10+ years of legal experience focused on employment law, including advising senior leadership and managing complex litigation.
Deep knowledge of federal and state employment laws; multi-state experience preferred.
Strategic thinking, leadership, exceptional judgment, and strong communication skills.

Responsibilities

Strategic Advisory: Counsel executive leadership and HR on high-risk employment issues (FMLA, ADA, Title VII, wage/hour, discrimination, harassment, workforce restructuring).
Policy Leadership: Develop and oversee enterprise-wide employment policies and compliance frameworks for multi-state and international operations.
Litigation Oversight: Manage complex employment litigation and administrative proceedings (EEOC, state agencies), including strategy and outside counsel supervision.
Investigations: Lead internal investigations of sensitive complaints; recommend risk mitigation strategies.
Regulatory Monitoring: Anticipate and interpret changes in employment laws; update policies and advise leadership.
Training & Compliance: Design and deliver advanced compliance programs for HR and management teams.
Executive Communication: Prepare high-level reports and risk assessments for senior leadership and the Board.