Legal Counsel, Labor & Employment

Medline; Northfield (MN); Hybrid; USD 154,000 - 231,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) contributions

Paid time off

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

Medline Industries, LP seeks an Employment Counsel to partner with HR and business leaders to shape the employee experience through practical legal guidance in a hybrid Northfield, IL setting.

You will advise on recruiting, performance, discipline, leaves, wage and hour, covenants, and terminations; manage investigations and outside counsel; draft agreements and policies; stay current on developments; travel up to 10%.

Qualifications

• Juris Doctor degree and active state bar membership.
• At least four years of employment law counsel experience.
• Experience advising senior leaders on complex matters.
• Ability to work across teams and manage competing priorities.

Responsibilities

• Advise HR and business leaders on recruiting, hiring, performance, discipline and terminations.
• Partner with employee relations on investigations and resolutions.
• Identify employment law risks and propose practical solutions.
• Manage outside counsel and shape strategy for litigation and disputes.
• Draft employment agreements, policies, communications, and training materials.
• Stay current on developments and ensure compliant practices.
• Deliver employment law training to HR, managers, and employees.

Skills

Legal research

Contract negotiation

Employment law counseling

Cross-functional partnership

Policy drafting

Education

Juris Doctor (JD)

Job description

Job Summary

As Employment Counsel, you’ll partner with Human Resources and business leaders on the decisions that shape the employee experience. You’ll provide clear, practical legal guidance, help teams navigate sensitive workplace matters, and develop solutions that support both our people and our business.

This is a hybrid role based in Northfield, IL, with onsite work Tuesday through Thursday.

Job Description

What you’ll do

• Advise HR and business leaders on recruiting, hiring, performance management, discipline, accommodations, leaves of absence, wage and hour compliance, restrictive covenants, and terminations.
• Partner with the employee relations team on workplace investigations and the resolution of employee concerns.
• Identify employment law risks and recommend practical ways to address them.
• Manage outside counsel and help shape strategy for employment litigation, agency charges, demand letters, arbitrations, and other disputes.
• Draft employment agreements, policies, employee communications, and training materials.
• Stay current on employment law developments and help keep company practices compliant.
• Deliver employment law training to HR, managers, and employees.

What you’ll bring

• A Juris Doctor degree and membership in good standing with a state bar.
• At least four years of experience providing employment law counsel at a law firm or corporation.
• Experience developing legal strategies for complex, high-profile matters and advising senior leaders.
• Strong judgment and the ability to work across teams to solve complex problems.
• The ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines.

This position requires up to 10% travel for business purposes, both in and out of state.

Medline Industries, LP, and its subsidiaries, offer a competitive total rewards package, continuing education & training, and tremendous potential with a growing worldwide organization.

The anticipated salary range for this position:

$154,000.00 - $231,000.00 Annual

The actual salary will vary based on applicant’s location, education, experience, skills, and abilities. This role is bonus and/or incentive eligible. Medline will not pay less than the applicable minimum wage or salary threshold.

Our benefit package includes health insurance, life and disability, 401(k) contributions, paid time off, etc., for employees working 30 or more hours per week on average. For roles where employees work less than 30 hours per week, benefits include 401(k) contributions, paid time off, as well as access to the Employee Assistance Program, Employee Resource Groups and the Employee Service Corp. For a more comprehensive list of our benefits please click here.

We’re dedicated to creating a Medline where everyone feels they belong and can grow their career. We strive to do this by seeking diversity in all forms, acting inclusively, and ensuring that people have tools and resources to perform at their best. Explore our Belonging pagehere.

Medline Industries, LP is an equal opportunity employer. Medline evaluates qualified individuals without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, neurodivergence, protected veteran status, marital or family status, caregiver responsibilities, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws.