Legal Counsel, Labor and Employment

Kohl's; Menomonee Falls (WI); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Kohl's in Wisconsin seeks an experienced Legal Counsel, Labor & Employment, to advise on a wide range of labor and employment matters across retail operations, distribution centers, and corporate offices. You will provide day-to-day guidance to HR partners and store leadership, monitor evolving laws, handle administrative charges, investigations, and training programs.

The ideal candidate has a JD, 3–5 years of relevant experience, and preferably in-house exposure; strong business-focused

Qualifications

• Juris Doctor degree from an accredited law school.
• 3–5 years experience advising on employment and labor matters.
• In-house experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide day-to-day counsel to HR and management on workplace matters.
• Monitor federal, state, and local employment laws and update policies.
• Respond to EEOC and other charges; manage pre-litigation disputes.
• Lead or guide workplace investigations into harassment or discrimination.
• Develop and deliver training on employment law for managers and HR.
• Translate complex legal concepts into actionable business advice.
• Prioritize a high-volume workload in a fast-paced retail environment.
• Additional tasks as assigned.

Skills

Labor & Employment law

HR counseling

Workplace investigations

Education

Juris Doctor (JD)

Job description

About The Role

As Legal Counsel, Labor & Employment, you will be responsible for providing legal advice and support on a wide range of labor and employment matters affecting our retail operations, distribution centers, and corporate office locations across multiple jurisdictions.

What You’ll Do

• Provide day-to-day counsel to HR business partners, store management, and field leadership on workplace matters, including discipline, wage and hour compliance, employee leaves of absence, accommodation requests (ADA/FMLA), labor relations, and performance management
• Monitor federal, state, and local employment law developments (including predictable scheduling/fair workweek laws, pay transparency, and minimum wage updates) and assist in updating company policies and procedures
• Respond to administrative charges (EEOC, state fair employment agencies, DOL, NLRB) and manage pre-litigation disputes
• Conduct or guide workplace investigations, including complaints of harassment, discrimination, or retaliation
• Support the development and presentation of training programs for managers and HR professionals on employment law best practices, including ADA accommodations, workplace investigations, and labor relations
• Translate complex legal concepts into clear, actionable business advice at all levels in the organization
• Manage and prioritize a high-volume workload effectively within a fast-paced retail environment
• Additional tasks may be assigned

Required

• Juris Doctor degree from accredited law school
• 3-5 years experience in private practice and/or corporate legal department advising on a variety of employment and labor related matters

Preferred

• Prior in-house experience