Assistant General Counsel

Parker Hannifin Corporation; Cleveland (OH); On-site; USD 140,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

Parker Hannifin Corporation in the United States is seeking an experienced attorney to provide legal support to U.S. HR and operations management with a focus on claims management and compliance.

The role involves managing labor and employment-related claims, advising on policy updates, and supporting HR compliance initiatives across Parker locations. The ideal candidate holds a JD from an accredited law school, is admitted to at least one jurisdiction, and brings 5+ years of relevant

Qualifications

• Juris Doctor degree required and active license to practice law in one or more jurisdictions.
• Minimum of five years as a practicing lawyer with progressive responsibilities.
• Demonstrated ability to perform essential functions with skill and practicality.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills to influence a global audience.

Responsibilities

• Represent Legal in assigned HR/legal matters across Parker U.S. locations.
• Manage labor and employment-related claims including litigation and EEO responses.
• Monitor labor and employment legislation and prepare summaries.
• Counsel employee relations on labor management and contract interpretation.
• Collaborate with HR compliance to implement legislative updates.
• Review HR policies and employee handbooks periodically.
• Prepare and participate in legal update webinars.
• Regularly review HR practices for compliance and improvements.
• Support Legal Department's strategic planning and deployment initiatives.

Skills

Labor law

Employment law

Legal negotiation

Policy compliance

Communication skills

Education

Juris Doctor from an accredited law school

Job description

Position Summary

Provide legal support to U.S. HR & operations management for Parker U.S. locations, with a primary focus on claims management and compliance support.

Scope, Supervision and Interaction

Reports to Associate General Counsel (Parker Legal Department HR Practice Area leader).

Essential Functions

• Representing Legal as proficient in area(s) of responsibility.
• Manage labor / employment-related claims, including litigation, arbitrations and responses to employee EEO charges from government agencies.
• Monitor labor & employment legislation for updates and prepare related summaries.
• Counsel employee relations manager on labor management issues and collective bargaining agreement interpretation.
• Work with HR compliance team to facilitate awareness of legislative updates and support compliance execution.
• Periodic HR policy review & recommendations.
• Periodic employee handbook review & updates.
• Prepare and participate in legal update webinars sessions.
• Periodic reviews of HR practices for compliance issues and support for improvements.
• Support Legal Department's strategic planning and deployment initiatives, procedures and policies (including annual improvement priorities (AIPs) and metric performance) in areas of responsibility.
• Performing other duties and responsibilities as assigned.

Qualifications

• Juris Doctor from an accredited law school.
• Active license to practice law in one or more appropriate jurisdictions.
• Five or more years of relevant, progressive experience as a practicing lawyer.
• Demonstrated ability to perform each essential function with skill, efficiency and practicality.
• Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills, with ability to facilitate, influence and negotiate with a global audience at all levels.
• Ability to operate and address a variety of legal and business issues independently with minimal supervision.
• Ability to develop and implement innovative and practical legal and business solutions.
• Willingness to learn and assume additional duties and responsibilities.

Additional Comments

The above description is not intended to be an all-inclusive list of duties and responsibilities. It is intended to describe the general nature of the position.

Equal Opportunity

Parker is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmitive Action Employer. Parker is committed to ensuring equal employment opportunities for all job applicants and employees. Employment decisions are based upon job related reasons regardless of race, ethnicity, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, national origin, disability, gender identity, genetic information, veteran status, or any other status protected by law. However, U.S. Citizenship, Permanent Residency or other appropriate status is required for certain positions, in accord with U.S. import & export regulations. ("Minority / Female / Disability / Veteran / VEVRAA Federal Contractor")

Additional Resources

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