Senior Employment Counsel & HR Compliance Partner

cmegroup; Chicago (IL); Sur place; USD 161 000 - 268 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Comprehensive health coverage

Retirement plan (401(k) + pension)

Education reimbursement

Paid time off

Mental health benefit

Résumé du poste

CME Group in Chicago, IL seeks an Employment Attorney to serve as a key legal partner to the global HR team and business leaders. You will provide primary employment law support across US entities, navigate federal, state, and local laws, and advise on complex workplace matters with business practicality.

The role emphasizes drafting and negotiating employment agreements, managing external counsel, policy development, investigations, and training for managers.

Qualifications

• Advising HR and business leaders on employment law topics.
• Drafting, reviewing and negotiating employment agreements and policies.
• Managing external counsel and regulatory compliance across jurisdictions.

Responsabilités

• Provide legal advice to HR and business leaders regarding all aspects of employment law (hiring, discipline, termination, wage & hour, reasonable accommodation, restrictive covenants, leaves of absence, employee benefits, employment policies and training).
• Manage external employment counsel in litigation, administrative charges (EEOC/state agencies), mediations, and arbitrations to ensure cost-effective, high-quality representation.
• Draft, review and negotiate employment agreements, severance agreements, restrictive covenants, and third-party vendor contracts related to HR services.
• Monitor legislative developments, regulatory changes, and legal trends across relevant jurisdictions to ensure company compliance and update employee handbooks and policies accordingly.
• Conduct or oversee internal workplace investigations concerning allegations of harassment, discrimination, retaliation, or ethics violations, recommending appropriate remedial actions.
• Design and deliver training programs for managers and HR staff on key employment law topics, risk management, and workplace compliance standards.

Connaissances

Employment law expertise

Legal advising executives

Strong communication

Formation

J.D. degree

Description du poste

CME Group in Chicago, IL seeks an Employment Attorney to serve as a key legal partner to the global HR team and business leaders. You will provide primary employment law support across US entities, navigate federal, state, and local laws, and advise on complex workplace matters with business practicality.

The role emphasizes drafting and negotiating employment agreements, managing external counsel, policy development, investigations, and training for managers.