Lead Employment Counsel (Radnor, PA)

Solutus Legal Search; Radnor (Delaware County); On-site; USD 225,000 - 260,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) match

Job summary

Solutus Legal Search is exclusively retained by a multinational client to recruit a Lead Employment Counsel. You will join an experienced legal team advising on broad labor and employment matters across jurisdictions, with a focus on U.S. law.

The role requires a J.D. from a U.S. law school, bar admission, and 6+ years' experience at a respected firm. Competitive base salary with a 30% target annual bonus and comprehensive benefits.

Qualifications

• J.D. or equivalent from a U.S. law school; bar admission in at least one state.
• 6+ years of relevant employment law experience, preferably at an international law firm.
• Deep knowledge of U.S. federal and state employment laws; international experience a plus.

Responsibilities

• Advise on employment-related matters across jurisdictions, with emphasis on U.S. law.
• Guide labor relations, including negotiations and dispute resolution.
• Draft, review, and negotiate employment agreements and NDAs.
• Support investigations and compliance reporting with HR.
• Help develop company-wide employment policies and training.
• Identify and mitigate employment law risks with proactive strategies.

Skills

Team Player

Results Oriented

Intellectually Curious

Business Focus

Communicator

Analytical Thinker

Integrity

Education

J.D. or equivalent degree from a U.S. law school

License to practice in at least one state

Job description

Our client, a multinational organization, has exclusively retained Solutus Legal Search to assist its executives in hiring an attorney to serve as Lead Employment Counsel. This attorney will join a highly experienced legal team and advise on a broad range of labor and employment matters.

Responsibilities

• Provide advice on a variety of employment-related legal matters, including:
• Advising on employment law matters across multiple jurisdictions, with an emphasis on US employment and labor law, while including other global jurisdictions, ensuring compliance with local regulations and company policies.
• Providing guidance on labor relations, including negotiations, collective bargaining agreements, and dispute resolution.
• Drafting, reviewing, and negotiating employment-related agreements, including contracts, non-disclosure agreements, and separation agreements.
• Assisting with employee relations issues, including investigations, and working closely with the compliance team on management of compliance investigations and hotline reporting, grievances, and disciplinary actions.
• Supporting the development and implementation of company-wide employment policies and training programs.
• Identifying, assessing, and mitigating legal risks associated with employment practices, implementing proactive strategies and best practices.

Education & Experience

• Strong academic credentials, including a J.D. or equivalent degree from a well-respected U.S. law school.
• License to practice in at least one state.
• 6+ years relevant working experience, with strong training at an international law firm.
• Deep understanding of U.S. federal and state employment laws. International experience is a plus.
• Proven ability to navigate a range of complex employment-related legal issues.
• Proactive and strategic with substantial experience in employment law.

Skills

• Team Player: strong interpersonal skills to build relationships and collaborate effectively within the organization.
• Results Oriented: Proactive problem solver who can manage multiple priorities and drive matters to resolution.
• Intellectually Curious: commitment to continuous learning and professional growth in employment law and related areas.
• Business Focus: understanding of business needs and the ability to align legal strategies accordingly.
• Communicator: excellent communication & presentation skills, capable of articulating complex legal concepts clearly.
• Analytical Thinker: strong legal reasoning, judgment & negotiation skills, with the ability to analyze and creatively solve issues.
• Integrity: high energy & commitment to uphold the highest standards of personal & professional ethics.

This is an excellent role with a top-notch team. Compensation is targeted at an annual base salary of $225,000 - $260,000, plus an 30% target annual bonus.

• excellent benefits including a highly competitive 401K match.

Ref. #932-SLS