Senior Employment Counsel - HR Strategy & Compliance

New York Life Insurance; New York (NY); Híbrido; USD 185.000 - 264.000; Tempo integral

Resumo da vaga

New York Life seeks an Assistant General Counsel to join the Employment Law team, advising HR and business units on a full range of employment matters. You will draft policies, supervise outside counsel, and handle agency filings.

The role requires a JD and NY Bar, with at least four years of related experience, and a strong capability to work cross-functionally in a fast-paced environment. You will counsel on hiring, terminations, leaves, accommodations, wage/hour, investigations, immigration,

Qualificações

• JD is required and must be active in NY
• Admission to the New York State Bar is required
• At least four years of related employment law experience is required

Responsabilidades

• Provide legal advice and counsel on all employment-related issues (hiring, performance, employee relations, terminations, leaves, accommodations, wage/hour, investigations, compensation, immigration)
• Draft and implement workplace policies with HR and other functions
• Manage outside counsel on disputes
• Draft statements to EEOC/state HR agencies and to DOL
• Represent the company before administrative agencies
• Monitor employment laws to ensure policy compliance
• Draft employment/ severance agreements and other related documents
• Evaluate visa eligibility and prepare/file employment-based petitions with outside counsel

Conhecimentos

JD required

Bar admission NYS

Legal experience

Written & verbal comms

Interpersonal skills

Executive presence

Strategic thinking

Multi-project management

Independent decision-making

Cross-functional collaboration

Formação

Juris Doctor (JD)

Descrição da vaga

New York Life seeks an Assistant General Counsel to join the Employment Law team, advising HR and business units on a full range of employment matters. You will draft policies, supervise outside counsel, and handle agency filings.

The role requires a JD and NY Bar, with at least four years of related experience, and a strong capability to work cross-functionally in a fast-paced environment. You will counsel on hiring, terminations, leaves, accommodations, wage/hour, investigations, immigration,