SENIOR ATTORNEY (CENTRAL TIME ZONE)

Acxiom; Oklahoma City (OK); Remote; USD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a senior attorney to provide expert legal counsel on labor and employment issues. This role involves close collaboration with HR and management to navigate complex legal matters, ensuring compliance with federal and state laws. The successful candidate will lead investigations, draft contracts, and advise on various legal aspects, including dispute resolution. This position offers a unique opportunity to influence workplace policies and practices while working in a dynamic environment that values diversity and inclusion. If you're ready to make a significant impact, this role could be the perfect fit for you.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of related work experience in labor and employment law.
• License in good standing to practice law.

Responsibilities

• Advising on pre-employment and post-employment legal matters.
• Leading investigations and resolving associate relations complaints.
• Drafting and negotiating third-party service contracts.

Skills

Analytical Skills

Problem-Solving

Decision-Making

Communication Skills

Education

Juris Doctorate (JD)

Job description

Our senior attorney position provides advice and counsel on a variety of matters, including close consultation with the HR team on labor and employment issues.

• Due to the nature of this work, the successful candidate must be located in the US Central Time Zone and be available for travel when necessary to Acxiom offices in Conway, Arkansas or New York City.
• Areas of responsibility include :

Employment related legal questions, associate relations matters (including investigations and dispute resolution), Fair Labor Standards Act classifications, third-party services contracts, and various aspects of compliance with federal, state, or local employment laws.

• You will be responsible for :

Advising management and HR on pre-employment and post-employment legal matters

Advising management and HR on legal aspects of associate relations matters

Leading the investigation and resolution of associate relations complaints

Drafting and negotiating various third-party service contracts

Advising on some aspects of client contract negotiation

Advising on various employment-related compliance matters, including responses to regulators

Dispute resolution, litigation management, and document production

• Do you have?

Juris Doctorate (JD)

License in good standing to practice law

5+ years of related work experience

Tenacity for getting things accomplished, with the appropriate level and sense of urgency

Strong analytical, problem-solving, prioritization, and decision-making skills

Strong written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to summarize complex issues for review by business leaders

• What will set you apart :

5+ years experience as an attorney, including labor and employment matters

Experience with OFCCP compliance

Experience with legal matters outside the United States

Primary Location City / State : Homebased - Conway, Arkansas

• Additional Locations (if applicable) :

Conway

Acxiom is an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer (AA / EOE / W / M / Vet / Disabled) and does not discriminate in recruiting, hiring, training, promotion, or other employment of associates or the awarding of subcontracts because of a person's race, color, sex, age, religion, national origin, protected veteran, military status, physical or mental disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetics, or other protected status.

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Attention Colorado, California, Connecticut, Maryland, Nevada, New York City, Ohio, Rhode Island, and Washington Applicants : This position is not located in the aforementioned locations but applications for remote work may be considered. For information about this role under state or local equal pay or pay transparency laws, please contact [emailprotected].