Labor & Employment Counsel - Rotational, Corporate HQ

P G; Cincinnati (OH); On-site; USD 138,000 - 159,000; Full time

Job summary

P&G's Legal Organization in Cincinnati seeks a talented attorney to join its Labor & Employment practice. The role provides day-to-day employment counseling, management of litigation, and advisory support on NLRA matters from the corporate headquarters in Cincinnati, Ohio.

Rotation across practice groups is available, offering broad experience as part of a premier consumer goods company. A J.D. and 0–3 years' experience are preferred, with a starting pay range noted in the job posting.

Qualifications

• A J.D. with outstanding academic performance, with moot court, law review or judicial clerkships preferred
• Approximately 0-3 years of experience working as a lawyer with a law firm, in-house legal department or a government agency
• Experience managing or supporting employment litigation, administrative charges, and agency proceedings is preferred
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills and problem-solving skills
• Established record of success in professional and personal activities
• Proven leadership ability as well as the ability to work as a member of a team
• A demonstrated interest in, and willingness to, rotate into and work in other legal practice groups as part of P&G's legal rotation system
• Membership in at least one state bar in good standing.

Responsibilities

• Provide day-to-day legal counseling to HR professionals and business leaders on the full range of employment law matters, including hiring, discipline and termination, accommodations, leaves of absence, anti-discrimination and anti-harassment laws, wage and hour compliance, and workplace investigations.
• Monitor federal, state, and local employment law developments and proactively communicate legal changes and their business implications to stakeholders.
• Develop, draft, and review employment policies, handbooks, and written guidance to ensure compliance with applicable employment regulations.
• Develop and deliver employment law compliance training for HR clients and business partners.
• Manage employment-related litigation, arbitrations, mediations, and administrative proceedings (EEOC, state civil rights agencies, DOL), including developing litigation strategy, overseeing discovery, and coordinating with outside counsel.
• Draft position statements, responses to government agency charges, and other legal pleadings.
• Conduct witness interviews, prepare witnesses for depositions and hearings, and develop case strategy.
• Evaluate and recommend settlement strategies and risk assessments for pending and threatened claims, and manage case budgets and deadlines to ensure timely, cost-effective resolution.
• Advise on labor relations matters under the NLRA, including union representation campaigns, collective bargaining agreement negotiations, grievance handling, and unfair labor practice charges.
• Support management in maintaining positive employee relations and assist with labor strategy in both unionized and non-unionized settings.
• Monitor NLRB developments and advise on emerging labor relations trends, including joint-employer issues and protected concerted activity.

Education

J.D. with outstanding academic performance

Job description

P&G's Legal Organization in Cincinnati seeks a talented attorney to join its Labor & Employment practice. The role provides day-to-day employment counseling, management of litigation, and advisory support on NLRA matters from the corporate headquarters in Cincinnati, Ohio.

Rotation across practice groups is available, offering broad experience as part of a premier consumer goods company. A J.D. and 0–3 years' experience are preferred, with a starting pay range noted in the job posting.