Employment Counsel

Reyes Holdings; Irvine (CA); On-site; USD 140,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision coverage

Paid Time Off

Retirement Benefits

Complimentary Health Screenings

Job summary

Reyes Holdings in Irvine, CA seeks an experienced employment attorney to advise HR and leadership on day-to-day employment law matters, including discrimination, wage and hour issues, and compliance with California laws.

You will manage employment litigation in coordination with outside counsel, develop policies, train HR staff, and respond to demand letters. Travel 0-10% may be required.

Qualifications

• J.D. degree from an ABA-accredited law school with 4–6 years of employment-law experience.
• Active California state bar license or in-house practice eligibility in CA.
• Flexibility to handle a broad range of legal issues.
• Strong ethical background and commitment to integrity.
• Excellent attention to detail and follow-through; strong organizational skills.
• Experience with union-represented work forces is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide knowledgeable legal advice to HR and company leaders on day-to-day employment law issues (discrimination, wage/hour, discipline).
• Counsel on ADA interactive process discussions, FMLA and leave-related compliance.
• Manage a docket of employment-law litigation with outside counsel.
• Respond to demand letters and agency charges involving employment claims.
• Develop policies and materials in response to new legal developments.
• Develop and deliver HR training on employment-law topics.
• Travel 0–10% as required.
• Perform other projects or duties as assigned.

Skills

Attention to detail

Ethics

Organizational skills

Broad legal mindset

Education

Juris Doctorate (J.D.) from ABA-accredited law school

Job description

Position Responsibilities:

• Providing knowledgeable and practical legal advice to human resources professionals and other company leaders regarding day-to-day employment law issues, including discipline, performance management, non-discrimination, non-harassment, wage and hour practices, background checks and drug testing, and employment law compliance issues
• Providing guidance to human resources professionals on ADA interactive process discussions, FMLA and other leave-related compliance issues
• Managing a docket of employment law litigation matters in coordination with outside employment counsel
• Responding to attorney demand letters and agency administrative charges involving employment-related claims
• Developing company policies and associated materials in response to applicable legal developments
• Developing and delivering training to HR professionals on employment law topics
• Occasional travel when required (0%-10%)
• Other projects or duties as assigned

Required Education and Experience:

• Juris Doctorate (J.D.) degree from an ABA accredited law school with 4 to 6 years of experience as an employment attorney handling a wide range of employment matters and litigation, with an emphasis on California employment law.
• Admission to California state bar with an active license, or satisfaction of requirements for registered in-house practice in the State of California.
• Flexibility and willingness to work on a broad range of legal issues.
• Strong ethical background and commitment to integrity.
• Strong attention to detail and follow-through; excellent organizational skills.
• Experience with union-represented work forces is preferred.

Benefits

At the Reyes Family of Businesses, our Total Rewards Strategy prioritizes the holistic well-being of our employees. This position offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes Medical, Dental, Vision coverage, Paid Time Off, Retirement Benefits, and complimentary Health Screenings.

Equal Opportunity Employee & Physical Demands

Reyes Holdings and its businesses are equal opportunity employers. Company policy prohibits discrimination and harassment against any applicant or employee based on race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy or pregnancy-related medical conditions, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, national origin, citizenship, disability, genetic information, military or veteran status, or any other basis protected by applicable law. In addition, the Company is committed to providing reasonable accommodation to applicants and employees in accordance with applicable law. Requests for accommodation should be directed to your point of contact in the Talent Acquisition or Human Resources departments.

Background Check and Drug Screening

Offers of employment are contingent upon successful completion of a background check and drug screening.

Pay Transparency

Our compensation philosophy embraces diverse factors for fair pay decisions, valuing skills, experience, and the needs of our business. Moreover, this role may have the opportunity to participate in a discretionary incentive program, subject to program rules.