Global Employment Counsel & HR Strategy Leader

LVMH; Whippany (NJ); On-site; USD 182,000 - 257,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus

Job summary

Tiffany & Co. in the United States seeks a Managing Counsel – Employment Law to serve as senior legal advisor on worldwide HR matters, overseeing investigations, disputes, and benefits advice.

You will guide policy drafting, manage outside counsel and budgets, and advise senior management on complex employment issues across the globe.

The role is based at Tiffany's New York or Whippany offices with potential for global impact and strategic business partnerships.

Qualifications

• JD from accredited law school.
• 5-8+ years of professional experience focusing on employment work.
• Expertise in U.S. employment and benefits law; international employment law preferred.
• Outstanding writing, drafting and communication skills.
• Good judgment with attention to detail and business-minded advisory.
• Ability to work with senior management and balance large workload.

Responsibilities

• Serve as principal legal advisor to worldwide HR team and business partners on employment matters.
• Advise on all aspects of employment law including hiring, discipline, leaves, severance, diversity and inclusion, covenants, and wage/hour issues.
• Draft and review employment-related policies, procedures and agreements.
• Investigate and respond to employee claims; represent Tiffany in agencies and arbitration/litigation worldwide.
• Advise on compensation and benefits compliance, including health, welfare and retirement plans governance.
• Manage outside counsel and oversee budgets.
• Support initiatives concerning outside counsel management, budgeting and training.

Skills

Employment law expertise

Legal writing

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Strategic thinking

Budgeting & outside counsel management

Education

JD from accredited law school

Job description

Tiffany & Co. in the United States seeks a Managing Counsel – Employment Law to serve as senior legal advisor on worldwide HR matters, overseeing investigations, disputes, and benefits advice.

You will guide policy drafting, manage outside counsel and budgets, and advise senior management on complex employment issues across the globe.

The role is based at Tiffany's New York or Whippany offices with potential for global impact and strategic business partnerships.