Employment Counsel

The Marketing Cloud; New York (NY); Presencial; USD 275.000 - 285.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

PTO plan

401k program

Family planning benefits

Tuition reimbursement

Pre-tax commuter benefits

Medical, dental and vision coverage

Descripción de la vacante

Stagwell is seeking a skilled employment attorney to advise on U.S. federal and multi-state employment law within a global organization. You will partner with HR and agencies worldwide to provide high-quality guidance on a broad range of matters, with a focus on U.S.

federal and state law and Canada (Ontario). You will report to the Head of Global Employment Law, oversee matters across the U.S. and international markets, and collaborate with legal and People Operations to manage equity awards

Formación

• J.D. with admission to the New York Bar is required.
• Experience advising on U.S. federal and multi-state employment law in a Big Law setting.
• Experience with Canadian, EMEA, or APAC employment law is a plus.
• Excellent writing, drafting, and communication skills.
• Ability to balance large volumes of work with strong prioritization.

Responsabilidades

• Oversee employment law across the U.S. and global markets as needed, advising HR teams.
• Provide day-to-day advice on investigations, HR practices, hiring, compensation and benefits, wage/hour.
• Deliver proactive, risk-based employee relations guidance and counsel effectively.
• Advise senior leadership on investigations, litigation strategy, restructurings, regulatory risk.
• Manage disputes across global markets and build a framework for evaluating claims.
• Lead cross-functional projects to sustain compliance across jurisdictions.
• Collaborate to manage equity awards and ensure global/local compliance.

Conocimientos

Big Law experience

Strong writing

Legal advice

Time management

Attention to detail

Business-friendly communication

Team collaboration

Educación

J.D. with New York Bar admission

Descripción del empleo

About Us

Stagwell empowers talented, passionate, and creative leaders with vision to deliver breakthrough ideas on behalf of the world’s most ambitious clients.

About Us

Stagwell empowers talented, passionate, and creative leaders with vision to deliver breakthrough ideas on behalf of the world’s most ambitious clients.

We believe that the differences among us fuel innovation and drive us to achieve extraordinary results. We take great pride in a work force with rich diversity of age, race, ethnicity, gender, nationality, sexual orientation, ability and background. As a network, we seek out a skilled and dynamic talent pipeline, invest in programs that help develop diverse talent for the future benefit of our industry, and strive to build an inclusive environment where all employees can bring their full selves to work.

Creating a collaborative environment at our state-of-the-art campuses, where we can bring people together at the office to inspire and innovate, is central to our culture-moving creative edge. We believe that by being together, we can transform marketing. Join us at www.stagwellglobal.com .

Overview

Stagwell is seeking a talented, highly motivated, and business-oriented employment attorney with experience advising on U.S. employment law, executive contracts, and litigation management across a global organization. In this position, you will partner with Stagwell’s Human Resources team, and our dynamic agencies around the world to deliver high-quality legal advice and strategic business guidance on a broad range of employment matters with a primary focus on U.S. federal, multi-state law and Canada (Ontario).

Responsibilities

• Reporting to the Head of Global Employment Law, you’ll oversee employment law across the U.S. and other global markets as needed— advising on complex employment matters, partnering closely with HR leaders, and serving as a trusted problem-solver for business teams across the region.
• Provide day-to-day advice on a broad range of employment issues including investigations, HR best practices, performance management, RIF and individual terminations, recruiting, hiring, compensation and benefits, wage and hour, and other strategic advice.
• Deliver proactive, commercial, and risk-based employee relations guidance with a strong ability to advise and counsel effectively.
• Advise senior leadership and HR on complex and high-risk matters including investigations, litigation strategy, workforce restructuring, regulatory risk, and reputational concerns.
• Manage dispute matters across global and international markets, create a framework for evaluating legal claims proactively.
• Lead and collaborate with cross-functional partners on complex projects to sustain and enhance employment law compliance across multiple jurisdictions.
• Collaborate with the legal and People Operations teams to help manage equity awards and ensure compliance with applicable global, regional, and local requirements.

Qualifications

• J.D. with New York Bar admission
• Big Law experience, with experience advising on U.S. federal and multi-state employment law matters, required
• Experience with Canadian or EMEA or APAC employment law a plus
• Outstanding writing, drafting and communication skills
• Ability to use good judgment and demonstrate attention to detail
• Ability to deliver complex legal advice in a business-friendly mannerMust be able to balance large volume of work through effective time management and prioritization
• A team player who acts with high integrity and professionalism
• Inspire, trust, and earn the confidence and cooperation of your business partners

Compensation

In order to comply with equal pay and salary transparency laws in various locations, we believe the target range of total compensation in New York City for this role is $275,000 - $285,000. Actual compensation is influenced by a wide array of factors including but not limited to skill set, level of experience, and location. Total compensation includes a highly competitive bonus and equity structure.

In addition to medical, dental and vision coverage, we offer a generous PTO plan, 401k program, comprehensive family planning benefits (including paid parental leave), tuition reimbursement, and pre-tax commuter benefits. Benefits/perks may vary depending on the nature of your employment with Stagwell and the location where you work.