Senior HR Risk & Compliance Counsel

Markel Corporation; Richmond (VA); Hybrid; USD 153,000 - 318,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) with company match

PTO and holidays

Employee stock purchase plan

Job summary

Markel Group, a Fortune 500 company, seeks an Assistant General Counsel for HR Risk & Compliance to partner with business leaders and HR teams across the US. The role leads employee relations, compliance with Title VII, ADA, ADEA and other laws, and advises senior leaders on complex employment matters.

The position carries a strong emphasis on risk mitigation and policy governance. The candidate will oversee a senior Employee Relations Manager, manage investigations, and provide strategic

Qualifications

• JD required; Bar admission in one of VA/TX/NY/IL preferred
• 10+ years of broad US employment law experience
• Experience leading HR risk management and investigations

Responsibilities

• Provide legal counsel on employment and immigration matters affecting Markel's US HR operations
• Lead US-facing employee relations and investigations and advise managers on resolution
• Partner with HR leadership on policy development, compliance and risk mitigation

Skills

Communication skills

HR policy knowledge

Cross-functional collaboration

Legal advice

Stakeholder management

Education

JD or equivalent; HR-related degree preferred

Job description

Markel Group, a Fortune 500 company, seeks an Assistant General Counsel for HR Risk & Compliance to partner with business leaders and HR teams across the US. The role leads employee relations, compliance with Title VII, ADA, ADEA and other laws, and advises senior leaders on complex employment matters.

The position carries a strong emphasis on risk mitigation and policy governance. The candidate will oversee a senior Employee Relations Manager, manage investigations, and provide strategic