Senior Legal Counsel

NICE•Atlanta, GA

About The Position

NiCE is looking for a Senior Legal Counsel to join our Americas legal team, focused primarily on employment law. This is a hands-on role where you will serve as the primary legal partner to our HR department, advising on the full range of employment matters across the employee lifecycle. You will manage a complex and varied docket, work closely with HR and business leaders, and collaborate with a broader legal team that genuinely values working together.

Requirements

At least 6 years of employment law experience, either in-house or at a law firm, with meaningful exposure to employment litigation and pre-litigation matters
Strong working knowledge of federal and state employment laws
Experience managing a varied caseload or docket with competing priorities
Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to explain complex legal issues clearly to non-lawyers
Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
The ability to work independently while also being a reliable team player
J.D. from an accredited law school and active bar membership in good standing

Nice To Haves

International employment law experience is a plus, though not required

Responsibilities

Serve as the go-to legal contact for NiCE's HR department on all employment-related matters, from day-to-day questions to complex legal situations
Advise HR and business leaders on compliance with applicable federal and state employment laws and regulations, and flag emerging legal developments that may affect the business
Manage litigation and pre-litigation matters including, but not limited to, ADA accommodation requests, discrimination and harassment claims, wage and hour disputes, and restrictive covenant enforcement
Evaluate legal exposure across a variety of employment situations and provide clear, practical advice to the business on how to proceed
Draft, review, and negotiate employment-related agreements and policies as needed
Partner with outside counsel on matters that require additional support, and manage those relationships effectively
Independently managing a complex docket with multiple concurrent matters and deadlines
Providing clear, solutions-oriented counsel to your HR clients on legal, regulatory, and compliance questions, including proactive advice on issues before they escalate
Working collaboratively with the broader Americas legal team and stepping in to support where needed
Building strong, trusted relationships with HR and business stakeholders across the organization