Employment Attorney

Standard Insurance; Portland (OR); On-site; USD 140,000 - 210,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision

401(k) plan with matching

Annual incentive bonus

Paid holidays and wellness days

Parental leave and adoption assistance

Employee giving program with matching

Job summary

The Standard is seeking an Attorney on the Employment team within the Legal and Compliance Department. You will provide advice and counsel on labor and employment law obligations, collaborate with HR and management, and help identify and mitigate risk to support business goals.

As an attorney, you'll initiate work, partner across teams, develop policies, and deliver clear, actionable guidance. JD and bar membership plus 3+ years of experience are required in a dynamic, national employer setting.

Qualifications

• JD and active bar membership required.
• 3+ years of relevant employment law experience.
• In-house employment law counsel to a national employer preferred.
• Experience in insurance/financial services industries is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Research and translate employment laws into practical guidance for HR and management.
• Advise on immigration, payroll, employee relations, and leaves of absence.
• Partner with management and HR to inform decisions with risk analysis.
• Develop and maintain internal policies to support company growth.
• Provide clear, legally defensible advice and assist in policy communication.
• Prepare and deliver persuasive advice and presentations to stakeholders.

Skills

Collaborative mindset

Strong communication

Presentation skills

Strategic thinking

Education

Juris Doctor (JD)

Active bar membership

Job description

Job Summary:

As an Attorney on the Employment team in the Legal and Compliance Department, you'll play a key role in supporting The Standard's efforts to comply with its labor and employment law obligations. You'll utilize your strong collaboration skills and expertise to offer advice and counsel to key stakeholders, help proactively identify and mitigate risk, and help achieve the Company's business goals. As an Attorney, you'll proactively initiate work that contributes to overall team success, and work collaboratively within and across teams to break down barriers and achieve goals.

Key Responsibilities:

• Research, federal, state and local employment laws and translate findings into practical guidance for HR and management. Monitor employment law developments for all 50 states and advise our business stakeholders.
• Assist/Lead matters involving immigration, payroll, employee relations, performance management, discipline, termination, discrimination, harassment, retaliation, accommodations, and leaves of absence.
• Act as a strategic business partner to a diverse set of stakeholders, including Management, and Human Resources & effectively gather diverse sets of requirements to synthesize and communicate information that supports informed decision-making.
• Assist in development and maintenance of internal policies and procedures to support the growth of the Company.
• Act as a trusted partner by effectively formulating potential risks and outcomes, demonstrating holistic understanding of business goals and risks. Produce quality, legally defensible legal product that accurately reflect stakeholder's intent.
• Efficiently formulate accurate, comprehensive advice that is easily understandable and digestible to a variety of stakeholders and the ability to develop and to deliver successful presentations.

Skills and Background You'll Need:

• Education: Juris Doctor (JD) and active bar membership required
• Experience: 3+ years of relevant experience providing employment law advice and counsel required.
• Providing in-house employment law advice and counsel to a national employer (preferred)
• Combination of in-house and private practice experience in the insurance and/or financial services industries. (preferred)

Key Behaviors of a Successful Candidate:

• Winning together: Strong communication & collaboration skills, including ability to effectively work as a member of a larger team of attorneys and legal professionals to serve internal business partners. Builds strong relationships within the legal team and with stakeholders across the organization.
• Customer Focus: Demonstrated history of working closely with internal business partners as a strategic partner to identify and prioritize business needs and assess and communicate risk.
• Driving Success : Consistently demonstrate an understanding of, and motivation to, achieve business goals in a legally defensible manner. Ability to produce clear, concise, and persuasive work product and ability to utilize persuasive advising skills.
• Adaptability: Thrives in a fast-paced environment and adapts quickly to changing priorities. Utilizes creative problem-solving techniques to address new circumstances and presents solutions. Demonstrated willingness to learn new skills and accept feedback.
• Improvement Mindset: Thinks innovatively, brings ideas to life, and seeks continuous improvement. Approaches business challenges from a broad corporate perspective. Anticipates and removes barriers to accomplish business objectives. Constantly pursues exceptional results that take us "next level."

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Why Join The Standard?

We have built an enduring legacy of stability, financial strength and exceptional customer service through the contributions of the service-oriented people who choose to work at The Standard. To ensure we can attract and retain the best talent, when you join The Standard you can expect:

• A rich benefits package including medical, dental, vision and a 401(k) plan with matching company contributions
• An annual incentive bonus plan
• Generous paid time off including 11 holidays, 2 wellness days, and 8 volunteer hours annually - PTO increases with tenure
• A supportive, responsive management approach and opportunities for career growth and advancement
• Paid parental leave and adoption/surrogacy assistance
• An employee giving program that double matches your donations to eligible nonprofi