Employment Counsel

Apple; New City (NY); On-site; USD 150,000 - 230,000; Full time

Job summary

Apple is seeking an employment attorney to support its Labor & Employment Law team. The role partners with HR and business leaders on employee and labor relations matters, supports investigations, and collaborates with senior counsel on litigation and charges.

You will help apply employment law to practical, real-world situations across a fast-moving, global business. You'll work with HR and management to craft compliant policies, train teams, and stay current on evolving regulations, providing

Qualifications

• 5+ years of relevant legal experience in labor and employment law.
• Solid working knowledge of federal and state labor and employment laws and regulations (including ADA, ADEA, FMLA, FLSA, NLRA, etc.).
• JD or equivalent degree, with admission to at least one US state bar.

Responsibilities

• Advise HR professionals and management on employee and labor relations issues.
• Support internal investigations into workplace complaints, working closely with senior counsel on sensitive matters.
• Assist in managing outside counsel on employment litigation and administrative charges.
• Help develop and deliver legal training to HR and management on employment law and Apple policy.
• Apply federal and state labor and employment laws to everyday business questions.

Skills

Legal research

Policy interpretation

Effective communication

Project management

Client relations

Education

Juris Doctor (JD) or equivalent

Job description

The people here at Apple don\"t just build products. They build the kind of wonder that\"s revolutionized entire industries. It\"s the diversity of those people and their ideas that fuels the innovation running through everything we do, from groundbreaking technology to industry-leading environmental efforts. Apple\"s Legal organization safeguards that innovation and the culture behind it, and our Labor & Employment Law team sits at the center of how Apple treats its people worldwide. We\"re looking for an employment attorney to join this team and provide practical, day-to-day legal support on the issues that matter most to a global workforce.

You\"ll partner with Human Resources and business leaders on employee and labor relations matters, support internal investigations, and help apply employment law to real situations across a fast-moving, global business. You\"ll work alongside more senior counsel on litigation matters and administrative charges, and you\"ll build strong working relationships with HR and management as a responsive, reliable legal partner.

Key focus areas

• Supporting HR and management on day-to-day employee relations issues
• Assisting with workplace investigations under the guidance of senior counsel
• Helping manage outside counsel on litigation and agency charges
• Contributing to legal training for HR and management teams

Advise HR professionals and business leaders on employee and labor relations issues, including discipline, terminations, leaves of absence, and accommodations

Support internal investigations into workplace complaints, working closely with senior counsel on sensitive matters

Assist in managing outside counsel on employment litigation and administrative charges

Help develop and deliver legal training to HR and management on employment law and Apple policy

Apply federal and state labor and employment laws (ADA, ADEA, FMLA, FLSA, NLRA, and related state equivalents) to everyday business questions

Partner with HR, employee relations, and business stakeholders to work through personnel matters with sound legal judgment

Stay current on employment law and regulatory developments and flag relevant changes to the broader team

Respond to time-sensitive legal questions from HR and management with clear, practical guidance

Experience & Qualifications

• 5+ years of relevant legal experience in labor and employment law
• Solid working knowledge of federal and state labor and employment laws and regulations (including ADA, ADEA, FMLA, FLSA, NLRA, etc.)
• JD or equivalent degree, with admission to at least one US state bar

• Experience managing multiple projects and priorities in a fast-paced environment
• Excellent written and oral communication skills, with the ability to explain legal concepts clearly to non-legal audiences
• Strong client relationship skills and a collaborative approach to working with HR and management
• Prior experience supporting management or HR teams directly
• Comfort working through ambiguous situations without established precedent
• A sense of humor and an unwavering commitment to professionalism