Description
Liberty Mutual's Legal Department is seeking a seasoned Employment Counsel with deep expertise in workplace law to advise senior leaders and HR partners on complex employment matters and ensure compliance with federal, state, and local statutes.
What You'll Do:
- Provide strategic, cost-effective advice on Title VII, ADEA, ADA, FMLA, FLSA, USERRA, and other employment laws.
- Manage administrative charges and demand letters (EEOC, DOL and state agencies): investigate, interview witnesses, draft position statements, and negotiate settlements.
- Lead employment-law due diligence and post-close integration in M&A transactions, identifying and mitigating workforce-related risks.
- Serve as an employment-law subject-matter expert in federal and state litigation and government inquiries.
- Design and deliver training on harassment prevention, wage-and-hour compliance, leave management, and other key employment topics.
- Monitor developments and identify emerging issues in federal and state employment law, translate them into clear guidance, and proactively advise the business.
- Partner with Compensation & Benefits Counsel on ERISA-governed plans, executive compensation issues and severance programs.
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- Juris Doctor (J.D. or LL.B.) and active bar admission in at least one U.S. jurisdiction
- Minimum 8 years of practice as a licensed attorney
- Exceptional oral and written communication skills, with the ability to present complex legal analysis clearly and persuasively
- Proven client-service orientation and ability to cultivate strong internal relationships
- Demonstrated capacity to juggle multiple priorities and deliver high-quality work under tight deadlines
- Meticulous attention to detail in drafting, reviewing, and finalizing legal documents
- Advanced legal research and analytical skills, able to identify, interpret and resolve novel or complex issues
- For specialized practice groups, in-depth expertise in the relevant area of law (e.g., employment)
Pay Philosophy: The typical starting salary range for this role is determined by a number of factors including skills, experience, education, certifications and location. The full salary range for this role reflects the competitive labor market value for all employees in these positions across the national market and provides an opportunity to progress as employees grow and develop within the role. Some roles at Liberty Mutual have a corresponding compensation plan which may include commission and/or bonus earnings at rates that vary based on multiple factors set forth in the compensation plan for the role.
As a purpose-driven organization, Liberty Mutual is committed to fostering an environment where employees from all backgrounds can build long and meaningful careers. Through strong relationships, comprehensive benefits and continuous learning opportunities, we seek to create an environment where employees can succeed, both professionally and personally.
At Liberty Mutual, we believe progress happens when people feel secure. By providing protection for the unexpected and delivering it with care, we help people embrace today and confidently pursue tomorrow.
We are dedicated to fostering an inclusive environment where employees from all backgrounds can build long and meaningful careers. By actively seeking employee feedback and amplifying the voices of our seven Employee Resource Groups (ERGs), which are open to all, we create an environment where every individual can make a meaningful impact so we continue to meet the evolving needs of our customers.
We value your hard work, integrity and commitment to make things better, and we put people first by offering you benefits that support your life and well-being. To learn more about our benefit offerings please visit: https://LMI.co/Benefits
Liberty Mutual is an equal opportunity employer. We will not tolerate discrimination on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, age, disability, veteran's status, pregnancy, genetic information or on any basis prohibited by federal, state or local law.
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- Philadelphia
- San Francisco