Employment Counsel

Carlyle; New York (NY); On-site; USD 200,000 - 230,000; Full time

Job summary

Carlyle, a leading global investment firm, seeks an Employment Counsel to join its Legal and Compliance team in New York or Washington, DC. The role partners with the Global Head of Employment Law and the HCM team on all employment-law matters, policies, investigations, and training.

The ideal candidate has 6+ years in employment law, a JD from a top law school, and active NY or DC bar admission. In-office four days a week, competitive base salary, and comprehensive benefits are offered.

Qualifications

• 6+ years of professional experience in employment law.
• Experience at a major law firm or as in-house employment counsel.
• Active member of the District of Columbia or New York bar, depending on office location.

Responsibilities

• Assist Global Head of Employment Law advising Carlyle’s global HCM team on employment law issues.
• Draft and negotiate employment and separation agreements including restrictive covenants.
• Provide and coordinate training on employment best practices and anti-harassment.
• Manage outside counsel and other advisors on employment matters.

Skills

Employment law

Contract drafting

Training delivery

External counsel management

Education

Juris Doctor (JD)

Bar admission in NY or DC

Tools

Microsoft Word

PowerPoint

Excel

Job description

## Employment CounselApplylocations: New York/200: Washington, DCtime type: Full timeposted on: Posted 6 Days Agojob requisition id: R-00067**Position Summary**The employment counsel will be a member of Carlyle’s Legal and Compliance team and will work closely with the Global Head of Employment Law and the Human Capital Management (HCM) team to provide guidance on all legal aspects related to employment matters. The ideal candidate is a business-minded attorney who thrives in a fast-paced work environment. The employment counsel will be expected to manage multiple time-sensitive projects with a focus on working collaboratively and with strong attention to detail. The ideal candidate also will be a creative problem-solver who is highly responsive to meeting the needs of internal firm clients. The employment counsel will ideally also have international employment law experience. This position can be located in Washington, DC or New York, NY. **In-Office Requirement:** 4 days per week**Primary Responsibilities*** Assist the Global Head of Employment Law in advising Carlyle’s global HCM business partners and other members of Carlyle’s global HCM team on the full spectrum of employment law issues, employee relations issues, employee communication materials, employment policies and procedures, employee handbooks, benefits, compliance, internal investigations and other employment related matters.* Draft and negotiate employment agreements, separation agreements including restrictive covenants* Provide and/or coordinate training regarding employment best practices and anti-harassment training. Educate the HCM team on various employment matters, including agreement templates, to enable them to be more self sufficient* Manage outside counsel and other advisors in connection with employment matters**Requirements****Education & Certificates*** Bachelors degree, required* JD from a top-tier law school with strong academic performance* Active member of the District of Columbia or New York bar (as applicable based on office location)**Professional Experience*** 6+ years of overall relevant professional experience, required* Experience at a major law firm and/or as an in-house counsel with a focus on employment matters, required**Competencies & Attributes*** Strong attention to detail, time management, organizational skills and a logical/analytical approach* Ability to manage multiple high-priority requests in a demanding, fast paced environment and to maintain complete confidentiality* Ability to work effectively as part of a team and to manage external advisors* Familiarity with private equity or financial industry preferred* Global experience preferred* Active member of the District of Columbia or New York bar (as applicable based on office location)* Proficient with Microsoft Word; PowerPoint; Excel and Outlook**Benefits/Compensation** The compensation range for this role is specific to Washington, DC and New York, NY and takes into account a wide range of factors including but not limited to the skill sets required/preferred; prior experience and training; licenses and/or certifications. The anticipated base salary range for this role is $200,000 to $230,000. In addition to the base salary, the hired professional will enjoy a comprehensive benefits package spanning retirement benefits, health insurance, life insurance and disability, paid time off, paid holidays, family planning benefits and various wellness programs. Additionally, the hired professional may also be eligible to participate in an annual discretionary incentive program, the award of which will be dependent on various factors, including, without limitation, individual and organizational performance. Due to the high volume of candidates, please be advised that only candidates selected to interview will be contacted by Carlyle.