Senior In-House Employment Counsel - Hybrid

Dorsey & Whitney LLP; Minneapolis (MN); Hybrid; USD 156,000 - 238,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) plan

Paid time off

Parental leave

Job summary

Dorsey & Whitney LLP is seeking an experienced attorney to serve as Employment Counsel, advising on personnel matters, compliance, and investigations. The role collaborates with the Firm's management and HR teams to shape policy and practice across multiple states.

Ideal candidates hold a J.D. with bar admission and at least five years of relevant experience, including wage-and-hour, discrimination, and leaves administration. Hybrid office work is required in Minneapolis, MN.

Qualifications

• J.D. required with admission to a state bar.
• Minimum five years advising clients on personnel matters.
• Strong knowledge of ADA, FMLA, Title VII, FLSA.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic advice on personnel matters to firm management and HR.
• Lead compliance audits and update personnel policies.
• Draft severance, relocation, and status-change agreements.
• Conduct investigations into discrimination and harassment cases.
• Prepare responses to administrative charges and manage litigation holds.
• Support General Counsel and Employment Counsel.
• Travel as needed.

Skills

J.D.

Bar admission

Employment law

Wage & hour

Discrimination

Multi-state

Communication

Education

J.D. from ABA-accredited law school

Tools

None

Job description

Dorsey & Whitney LLP is seeking an experienced attorney to serve as Employment Counsel, advising on personnel matters, compliance, and investigations. The role collaborates with the Firm's management and HR teams to shape policy and practice across multiple states.

Ideal candidates hold a J.D. with bar admission and at least five years of relevant experience, including wage-and-hour, discrimination, and leaves administration. Hybrid office work is required in Minneapolis, MN.