Senior Attorney - Public Sector Employment Counsel (FL)

State of Florida; Tallahassee (FL); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

The State of Florida's Department of Environmental Protection seeks a Senior Attorney to provide labor and employment law counsel to the DEP's Bureau of Human Resource Management in Tallahassee. You will help ensure compliance with state and federal regulations and assist litigation teams in employment-related matters.

You will advise on hiring practices, employee grievances, disciplinary actions and terminations, draft directives and bargaining agreements, and coordinate with the Department of

Qualifications

• JD from an accredited law school.
• Active license to practice law in the relevant state, in good standing.
• Experience in labor relations or employment law.
• Knowledge of Title VII, ADA, FMLA, FLSA and related statutes.

Responsibilities

• Advise on hiring practices, employee grievances, disciplinary actions, and terminations.
• Draft, review, and update directives, memoranda, legal documents, and collective bargaining agreements.
• Assist litigation attorneys in employment-related litigation and coordinate with DFS on risk management.

Skills

Labor and employment law

Public sector compliance

Negotiation skills

Communication skills

Education

Juris Doctor (JD)

Job description

The State of Florida's Department of Environmental Protection seeks a Senior Attorney to provide labor and employment law counsel to the DEP's Bureau of Human Resource Management in Tallahassee. You will help ensure compliance with state and federal regulations and assist litigation teams in employment-related matters.

You will advise on hiring practices, employee grievances, disciplinary actions and terminations, draft directives and bargaining agreements, and coordinate with the Department of