Senior Employment Attorney - Public Sector HR Counsel

My Florida CFO; Tallahassee (FL); On-site; USD 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual and sick leave

Holidays

Health insurance options

Retirement plan options

Job summary

The Department of Environmental Protection in Tallahassee, FL seeks a Senior Attorney to provide labor and employment law counsel, including advising on hiring, grievances, disciplinary actions, and terminations. The role supports the DEP’s Human Resources function and works with litigation teams on employment-related matters.

Required is a JD, active state bar, and experience in labor/employment law or public sector compliance, with strong negotiation and communication skills.

Qualifications

• JD from an accredited law school.
• Active license to practice law in the relevant state, in good standing.
• Experience in labor relations, employment law, or public sector legal compliance.
• Extensive knowledge of federal and state employment statutes including Title VII, ADA, FMLA, and FLSA.

Responsibilities

• Advice on hiring practices, employee grievances, disciplinary actions, and terminations.
• Advice on obligations under the DEP Code of Conduct and DEP Code of Ethics.
• Advice on general legal matters such as contract law, public records law, disability protection law, Title VII, ADA, FMLA, and FLSA.
• Liaise with the Department of Financial Services for DEP risk management cases.
• Assist litigation attorneys in labor and employment law matters.
• Draft, review, and update directives, memorandums, legal documents, and collective bargaining agreements.

Skills

Labor relations

Employment law

Public sector law

Negotiation

Education

Juris Doctor (JD)

Active state bar license

Job description

The Department of Environmental Protection in Tallahassee, FL seeks a Senior Attorney to provide labor and employment law counsel, including advising on hiring, grievances, disciplinary actions, and terminations. The role supports the DEP’s Human Resources function and works with litigation teams on employment-related matters.

Required is a JD, active state bar, and experience in labor/employment law or public sector compliance, with strong negotiation and communication skills.