Employment Lawyer

Susquehanna International Group; Bala Cynwyd (PA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Susquehanna International Group, based in Bala Cynwyd (Philadelphia area), is seeking an attorney to join our in-house employment law team. You will counsel on a broad range of employment issues and partner with HR, Benefits and Recruiting to mitigate risk and support business goals.

The ideal candidate has a J.D. and bar admission, 3–5 years of employment law experience, outstanding communication and analytical skills, and the initiative to handle confidential information with discretion.

Qualifications

• J.D. degree required and bar membership in at least one state bar.
• 3-5 years of employment law experience required.
• Strong organization, planning, problem solving and analytical skills.
• Superior written and oral communication skills and ability to liaise with business partners and management.
• Initiative and assertiveness to obtain information and manage projects.
• Discretion and sensitivity when handling confidential information.

Responsibilities

• Monitor legislation, regulations, case law and enforcement actions across jurisdictions and provide proactive, strategic advice to stakeholders.
• Draft and maintain employment-related documents, policies and processes.
• Provide legal advice and support to HR, Benefits and Recruiting on a broad range of employment law matters.

Skills

Communication

Analytical thinking

Organization

Liaising with partners

Discretion

Independent judgment

Education

J.D. degree

Job description

Overview Susquehanna has a job opportunity available for an attorney to join our in-house employment law team in our Philadelphia area (Bala Cynwyd) headquarters. In this role, you will gain insight into our business while counseling and advising on a broad array of employment-related issues. Your role will be that of a liaison, strategizing with internal and external colleagues and business management teams on a comprehensive array of issues.

In This Role, You Will

• Monitor legislation, regulations, case law and government enforcement actions relating to employment law across a multitude of jurisdictions, and help provide proactive, strategic advice to the relevant stakeholders
• Draft and maintain employment-related documents, policies and processes
• Support the employment law team in providing legal advice, counsel and support to key partners in Human Resources, Benefits and Recruiting on a broad range of employment law matters

What We\'re Looking For

• J.D. degree required and membership in at least one state bar
• 3-5 years of employment law experience required
• Strong organization, effective planning, problem solving, and analytical skills required
• Superior communication skills, both oral and written, and the ability to liaise comfortably with business partners, all levels of management and outside counsel
• Must exhibit initiative and assertiveness in obtaining information needed to proceed with projects and accomplish tasks
• Ability to be flexible and adapt to changing situations or urgent requests that may arise with little or no notice
• Must possess discretion and sensitivity when working with confidential information and safeguard such information appropriately
• Ability to exhibit independent judgment when evaluating projects or assignment needs
• Visa sponsorship for work authorization is not available for this position now or in the future

Susquehanna does not accept unsolicited resumes from recruiters or search firms. Any resume or referral submitted in the absence of a signed agreement will become the property of Susquehanna and no fee will be paid.