Employee Relations Attorney / In-house Employment Counsel

Macquarie Global Services; New York, Cary (NY, NC); On-site; USD 185,000 - 220,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking an experienced employment law professional to join their Employee Relations team. This role offers a unique opportunity to provide strategic legal advice and manage employment issues for a diverse workforce across the Americas. You will collaborate with various teams to ensure compliance with labor laws, oversee litigation, and develop training programs. If you are passionate about fostering a supportive workplace and have a strong background in employment law, this position is perfect for you. Join a friendly team that values diversity and empowers its members to drive positive outcomes.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of employment law experience, including litigation.
• Knowledge of U.S. employment laws and compliance.

Responsibilities

• Counsel on recruitment, discrimination, and wage matters.
• Oversee employment litigation and draft agreements.

Skills

Strategic business-focused advice

Employment law expertise

Collaboration and communication skills

Process improvement

Education

Juris Doctor (J.D.)

Job description

Join Our Employee Relations Team

We have an outstanding opportunity to join our Employee Relations team, providing comprehensive legal and strategic employment law advice to approximately 3,100 employees across Macquarie's businesses in the Americas (U.S., Canada, Brazil, Mexico, and Chile).

At Macquarie, our strength lies in bringing together diverse talent and empowering them to shape possibilities. We are a global financial services group operating in 34 markets with 55 years of continuous profitability. Join a friendly and supportive team where everyone contributes ideas and drives outcomes.

What role will you play?

You will counsel on a wide range of employment issues, including recruitment, discrimination, harassment, leaves of absence, accommodations, wage and hour matters, executive compensation, investigations, discipline, terminations, and business restructures, collaborating with various People & Culture Centers of Excellence. You will oversee employment litigation with external counsel, support legal risk management, and ensure compliance with labor laws across all Americas jurisdictions. Additionally, you will draft and negotiate employment-related agreements, collaborate with cross-functional teams to resolve complex issues, and develop training on employment topics.

Salary range: $185,000 - $220,000/year, with potential for discretionary incentives, depending on experience, performance, and location.

What you offer

• Juris Doctor (J.D.) and 7+ years of employment law experience, including litigation, with knowledge of U.S. employment laws.
• Ability to provide strategic, business-focused advice effectively in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong collaboration and communication skills, with a team-oriented mindset.
• Strategic thinking with a focus on process improvement and favorable outcomes.
• In-house employment legal experience within financial or professional services, ideally with a mix of law firm and in-house roles.

We welcome applications from individuals eager to build a better future with us. If you're excited about this role or working at Macquarie, we encourage you to apply.

About Financial Management, People and Engagement

FPE provides a unified interface for Macquarie's businesses in areas of people, strategy, communications, and financial management, managing financial, tax, treasury activities, and fostering our culture through engagement strategies.

Our commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion

We embrace diversity and provide equal opportunities regardless of race, religion, gender, sexual orientation, or other characteristics. We aim to support individuals through reasonable accommodations during recruitment and employment. Please inform us during the application process if you need additional support.