Senior Global Employment Counsel

Tiffany & Co.; Whippany (NJ); On-site; USD 182,000 - 257,000; Full time

Job summary

Tiffany & Co. is seeking a Managing Counsel – Employment Law to serve as senior legal advisor on all employment law matters, guiding day-to-day HR issues for Tiffany locations worldwide.

The role involves investigating employee disputes, advising on compensation and benefits, and overseeing outside counsel and budgets. The position requires a JD, 5–8+ years in employment law, and the ability to communicate effectively with senior management across global locations.

Qualifications

• JD from accredited law school.
• Experience focusing on employment work (5–8+ years).
• Experience with U.S. employment and benefits law; international matters preferred.

Responsibilities

• Serve as principal legal advisor to the worldwide human resources team and support business partners in retail, manufacturing and corporate groups on HR and employment matters.
• Advise on all aspects of employment law including hiring, discipline, separations, DEI initiatives, covenants, leaves and wage/hour matters.
• Draft and review employment-related policies, procedures and agreements.
• Investigate employee claims, represent Tiffany in proceedings before federal and state agencies, and manage arbitration and litigation worldwide.
• Advise on compensation and benefits matters including health, welfare and retirement plan governance.
• Manage outside counsel and oversee budgets; supervise legal assistants.

Skills

Employment law

Legal writing

Communication

Strategic thinking

Time management

Education

Juris Doctor (JD)

Job description

Tiffany & Co. is seeking a Managing Counsel – Employment Law to serve as senior legal advisor on all employment law matters, guiding day-to-day HR issues for Tiffany locations worldwide.

The role involves investigating employee disputes, advising on compensation and benefits, and overseeing outside counsel and budgets. The position requires a JD, 5–8+ years in employment law, and the ability to communicate effectively with senior management across global locations.