Assistant General Counsel 2 - Employment Law

Truist; Richmond (VA); On-site; USD 165,000 - 175,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401k plan

Vacation days

Sick days

Paid holidays

Job summary

Truist Financial Corporation in the United States seeks an experienced Employment Law Attorney to support the Legal Department, HR partners, and risk stakeholders across the employee lifecycle. You will provide practical, solution-focused legal counsel on recruiting, compensation, performance, leaves and accommodations, wage-hour compliance, restrictive covenants, and workplace investigations.

The role manages employment litigation and administrative claims, partners with outside counsel on case

Qualifications

• Juris Doctorate from an ABA-accredited law school and licensed to practice law.
• Minimum of 5 years post-bar experience in law firm, government or corporate setting.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to prioritize, manage time effectively and move between matters fluidly.
• Ability to handle a heavy workload, manage stress and meet deadlines.
• Team-oriented with excellent interpersonal skills.
• Proficient in basic computer applications such as Microsoft Office.

Responsibilities

• Provide support to attorneys within the Legal Department with limited supervision.
• Assess legal risk and provide advice on routine matters and potential exposure.
• Monitor legislation and case law affecting the company and banking industry.
• Prepare or review routine documents and represent the company in transactions or disputes.
• Develop an area of specialization to support lines of business.
• Serve as an individual contributor while guiding paralegal staff on active cases.

Skills

Juris Doctorate

Post-bar experience

Communication skills

Time management

Workload management

Team-oriented

MS Office

Education

ABA-accredited JD

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

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Regular or Temporary

Regular

Language Fluency

English (Required)

Work Shift

1st shift (United States of America)

Job Description

Support senior professionals within the Legal Department, business leaders, Human Resources partners, and risk stakeholders on a broad range of employment law issues arising throughout the employee lifecycle, while also handling employment law claims filed with administrative agencies and managing employment litigation. The attorney will provide practical, solution-oriented legal counsel on matters involving recruiting, hiring, compensation, performance management, employee relations, leave and accommodation issues, wage and hour compliance, enforcement of restrictive covenants and repayment obligations, and workplace investigations. The role also includes managing a portfolio of employment litigation and administrative claims, partnering with outside counsel to develop case strategy, oversee discovery and budgets, and achieve efficient resolutions. In addition, the attorney will monitor legal and regulatory developments, conduct legal research, develop guidance for business partners, and collaborate closely with Human Resources to promote compliance with applicable employment laws and regulations. This position does not have direct reports but will work closely with and provide day-to-day guidance and informal oversight to a paralegal supporting the Employment Law team.

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

• Provide support to attorneys within the Legal Department, as well as lines of business with limited supervision.
• Responsible for assessing legal risk, providing legal advice relating to routine matters, and/or assisting in resolving legal problems which may represent potential exposure to the company.
• Keeps abreast of and analyzes legislation, regulations, and case law developments that affect the company and the banking industry in area of practice.
• May prepare and/or review routine documents and other instruments, represent the company in transactions, litigation, bankruptcy matters, or alternative dispute resolutions (as applicable), performing legal research and analysis, maintaining files and records
• Develop an initial area of specialization to support line(s) of business
• Serve as an individual contributor but may provide ad hoc work direction and leadership to other legal staff regarding support on active cases or projects.

Qualifications

Required Qualifications

• Juris Doctorate degree from an ABA accredited law school and licensed to practice law in good standing
• 5 years of post-bar experience in a law firm, government, and/or corporate settings
• Possess strong written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to prioritize matters, utilize time management skills, and move between matters fluidly
• Ability to handle a heavy workload, manage stress effectively and meet critical deadlines
• Team-oriented mentality and excellent interpersonal skills
• Demonstrated proficiency in basic computer applications, such as Microsoft Office software products

Preferred Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience practicing employment law, preferably representing employers at a law firm, in-house legal department, or government agency.
• Knowledge of federal and state employment laws, including laws relating to discrimination, retaliation, wage and hour, disability and accommodation, leaves of absence, and employee separations.
• Experience advising employers on employment-law matters and handling employment litigation, administrative charges, investigations, or other employment-related disputes.
• Strong legal research, analytical, and writing skills, with the ability to identify legal risks and communicate practical recommendations clearly and concisely.
• Strong judgment and problem-solving skills, including the ability to translate legal requirements into practical, business-oriented advice.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to develop effective working relationships and collaborate with attorneys, Human Resources professionals, and business partners.
• Ability to manage multiple matters and priorities in a fast-paced environment, with strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Demonstrated initiative, intellectual curiosity, and willingness to develop expertise across a broad range of employment-law issues.
• Experience in the financial services industry or another large, highly regulated organization is a plus.
• In-house employment-law experience is a plus.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

The annual base salary for this position is $165,000 - $175,000.

General Description of Available Benefits for Eligible Employees of Truist Financial Corporation: All regular teammates (not temporary or contingent workers) working 20 hours or more per week are eligible for benefits, though eligibility for specific benefits may be determined by the division of Truist offering the position. Truist offers medical, dental, vision, life insurance, disability, accidental death and dismemberment, tax-preferred savings accounts, and a 401k plan to teammates. Teammates also receive no less than 10 days of vacation (prorated based on date of hire and by full-time or part-time status) during their first year of employment, along with 10 sick days (also prorated), and paid holidays. For more details on Truist’s generous benefit plans, please visit our Benefits site. Depending on the position and division, this job may also be eligible for Truist’s defined benefit pension plan, restricted stock units, and/or a deferred compensation plan. As you advance through the hiring process, you will also learn more about the specific benefits available for any non-temporary position for which you apply, based on full-time or part-time status, position, and division of work.

Truist is an Equal Opportunity Employer that does not discriminate on the basis of race, gender, color, religion, citizenship or national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, veteran status, or other classification protected by law. Truist is a Drug Free Workplace.

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