HR Attorney

Bank of America

Washington (District of Columbia)

On-site

USD 250,000 - 350,000

Full time

14 days+

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Job summary

Bank of America in Washington, DC seeks a senior employment lawyer to lead a team of employment lawyers and paralegals, providing strategic counsel on discrimination, retaliation, wage and hour matters, and managing a docket of litigation and agency matters.

The role partners with HR, Compliance and risk functions, directs outside counsel, and guides internal clients on complex employment laws and regulatory changes, with a focus on collaboration and thought leadership.

Qualifications

Admitted to state bar in good standing
Minimum of 15 years experience at a major law firm or corporate legal department
Minimum 10 years knowledge of HR and employment law related matters
Ability to present complex issues clearly to C-Suite executives
Proven leadership and ability to manage multiple assignments

Responsibilities

Provides employment and labor legal counsel to HR, Employee Relations, and line of business managers
Directs outside counsel and coordinates work of paralegals and legal staff
Reviews complex legal documents, interprets laws and regulations, and provides strategic advice
Manages a docket of litigation, agency, and pre-litigation matters
Oversees employment-related litigation activity and reporting to senior management
Collaborates with compliance, risk, audit and other control functions on complex employment matters
Interacts with Corporate Secretary, HR, Operations and other corporate functions to manage legal risk

Skills

Advisory

Corporate Governance Management

Oral Communications

Stakeholder Management

Written Communications

Attention to Detail

Collaboration

Issue Management

Legal Drafting and Writing

Relationship Building

Executive Presence

Presentations Skills

Regulatory Compliance

Risk Management

Education

Doctorate degree in related field

Job description

Job Description

At Bank of America, we are guided by a common purpose to help make financial lives better through the power of every connection. We do this by driving Responsible Growth and delivering for our clients, teammates, communities and shareholders every day.

Job Description

Being a Great Place to Work and providing a culture of caring is core to how we drive Responsible Growth. We are intentional about fostering an inclusive workplace where every teammate has the opportunity to succeed, build a career and contribute to our shared success. This includes attracting and developing exceptional talent, recognizing and rewarding performance, and supporting our teammates’ physical, emotional, and financial wellness through affordable, competitive and flexible benefits.

We value the unique perspectives individuals bring from all backgrounds and career paths - whether shaped by military service, community college education, or a wide range of work and life experiences. These journeys foster resilience, leadership and innovation, strengthening our workforce and positively impact the communities we serve.

Bank of America is committed to an in-office culture that supports collaboration, engagement, and career development. Our approach includes clear in-office expectations, while providing an appropriate level of flexibility based on role-specific responsibilities and business needs.

At Bank of America, you can build a successful career with opportunities to learn, grow, and make an impact. Join us!

This job is responsible for leading a team of employment lawyers and paralegals while providing regular advice to internal clients and managing a docket of litigation, agency, and pre-litigation matters, including claims involving discrimination, retaliation, and wage and hour matters.

Key responsibilities include providing employment and labor legal counsel to Human Resources, Employee Relations, and line of business managers, including advising on legal risks, negotiating and drafting employment-related documents, interpreting policies, and applying applicable employment laws and regulations.

Job expectations include directing outside counsel, coordinating the work of paralegals and other legal staff, and supporting the resolution of employment-related legal matters and inquiries.

This job is responsible for providing legal counsel on matters related to corporate functions, such as Corporate Secretary, Employment and Human Resources, Operations, Technology, Procurement, or Real Estate. Key responsibilities include reviewing complex legal documents, interpreting laws and regulations, performing legal research, and providing thought leadership and strategic advice to internal partners on related legal matters of potentially significant impact. Job expectations include directing the work of outside counsel and coordinating the work of Paralegals or other Legal staff.

Responsibilities

Provides thought leadership and strategic advice on complex legal issues and implications to corporate functions
Provides clear, concise, actionable, and business-informed legal advice to leadership
Drives the creation of strategies and participates in negotiations to resolve legal and other risks presented by active matters, new technology, and anticipated regulatory changes
Interprets rulings, laws, and regulations
Drafts, reviews, and/or negotiates complex legal documents, such as regulatory filings, engagement letters, offering documents, and legal opinions
Supports company responses to government agency examinations and investigations, enforcement actions, private complaints, and litigation
Directs the work of outside counsel and other Legal staff, and trains, mentors, or supports the development of peers
Partner with Human Resources, Compliance, Risk, Audit, and other control functions to provide guidance on complex employment matters and legal risks.
Report employment-related legal matters, policies, and initiatives to senior management and oversee related litigation activity, including the supervision of outside counsel.

Required Qualifications

Admitted to state bar in good standing
Minimum of 15 years experience at a major law firm or corporate legal department
Minimum 10 years knowledge of HR and employment law related matters
Experience presenting complex issues in a clear and concise manner and provide succinct results-oriented legal advice for C-Suite Executives
Ability to field issues across a diverse set of legal fields
Strong interpersonal, organizational and problem-solving skills
Ability to work in a fast-paced, demanding and collaborative environment with many stakeholders
Independent, self-starter capable of prioritizing conflicting demands and handling multiple assignments simultaneously
Strong influencing and leadership skills, including decisiveness on both legal and business issues

Desired Qualifications