Managing Counsel - Employment Law

Tiffany & Co.; Whippany (NJ); On-site; USD 182,000 - 257,000; Full time

Job summary

Tiffany & Co. is seeking a Managing Counsel – Employment Law to serve as senior legal advisor on all employment law matters, guiding day-to-day HR issues for Tiffany locations worldwide.

The role involves investigating employee disputes, advising on compensation and benefits, and overseeing outside counsel and budgets. The position requires a JD, 5–8+ years in employment law, and the ability to communicate effectively with senior management across global locations.

Qualifications

• JD from accredited law school.
• Experience focusing on employment work (5–8+ years).
• Experience with U.S. employment and benefits law; international matters preferred.

Responsibilities

• Serve as principal legal advisor to the worldwide human resources team and support business partners in retail, manufacturing and corporate groups on HR and employment matters.
• Advise on all aspects of employment law including hiring, discipline, separations, DEI initiatives, covenants, leaves and wage/hour matters.
• Draft and review employment-related policies, procedures and agreements.
• Investigate employee claims, represent Tiffany in proceedings before federal and state agencies, and manage arbitration and litigation worldwide.
• Advise on compensation and benefits matters including health, welfare and retirement plan governance.
• Manage outside counsel and oversee budgets; supervise legal assistants.

Skills

Employment law

Legal writing

Communication

Strategic thinking

Time management

Education

Juris Doctor (JD)

Job description

Job Description

Position Overview

The Managing Counsel – Employment Law will serve as senior legal advisor on all employment law matters. Responsibilities will include day-to-day human resource matters for Tiffany & Co. locations worldwide, investigation and management of employee disputes, and compensation and benefits advice. The Managing Counsel will be expected to think strategically, work independently and communicate effectively with senior management.

Key Responsibilities

• Serve as principal legal advisor to the worldwide human resources team, and support business partners in retail, manufacturing and corporate groups with respect to human resources and employment matters
• Advise on all aspects of employment law, including hiring, progressive discipline and separations, diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives, restrictive covenants, leaves and accommodations, reductions in force, independent contractors, global mobility programs, immigration and wage and hour matters
• Draft and review employment-related policies, procedures and agreements
• Investigate and respond to employee claims, represent Tiffany in proceedings before federal and state agencies, and manage employment-related arbitration and litigation around the world
• Advise on compensation and benefits matters, including compliance issues arising out of the design, implementation and governance of health and welfare and retirement plans
• Manage outside counsel and oversee budgets
• Supervise legal assistants
• Support departmental initiatives concerning outside counsel management, budgeting and training and development

Requirements

• JD from accredited law school
• 5-8+ years of professional experience with a law firm or in-house legal department focusing on employment work; mix of law firm and in-house experience preferred
• Expertise in U.S. employment and benefits law; experience with international employment law matters preferred
• Outstanding writing, drafting and communication skills
• Ability to use good judgment and demonstrate attention to detail
• Ability to deliver complex legal advice in a business-friendly manner
• Ability to demonstrate credibility in working with senior management
• Must be able to balance large volume of work through effective time management and prioritization

The hiring range for this position ranges from $182,000- $257,000. Management is also eligible for bonus. The salary offered will be dependent upon candidates’ relevant skills and experience.

This role is based out of either the New York, NY or Whippany, NJ Corporate Offices.