Senior Legal Counsel - Employment / Compliance - Remote

Harley-Davidson; Wisconsin; Hybrid; USD 130,000 - 209,000; Full time

Job summary

Harley-Davidson seeks a Senior Legal Counsel in Employment and Compliance, focusing on HR support and regulatory compliance. The role demands strong legal expertise, particularly in employment law, with a commitment to excellence and collaboration in a flexible remote environment.

Benefits

Annual bonus programs

Health insurance benefits

401k program

Onsite fitness centers

Employee discounts on products

Qualifications

• Minimum of 8 years legal experience in a law firm or corporate legal department.
• Licensed to practice law in the United States and in good standing with a State bar.
• Experience in employment law and regulatory compliance.

Responsibilities

• Provide day-to-day employment law advice on various topics including FMLA and ADA.
• Monitor federal, state, and local legal developments related to employment.
• Oversee outside legal counsel and manage labor and employment litigation.

Skills

Integrity

Judgment

Analytical skills

Decision-making

Problem-solving

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Organization

Education

Juris Doctorate degree

Bachelor's Degree

Job description

Title : Senior Legal Counsel - Employment / Compliance - Remote

Job Function : Legal

Location : Remote

Company : Harley-Davidson Motor Company

Full or Part-Time : Full Time

At Harley-Davidson, we are building more than machines. It’s our passion and commitment to continue the evolution of this storied brand, and heighten the desirability of the Harley-Davidson experience. To keep building our legend and leading our industry through innovation, evolution, and emotion we need the best and brightest talent. We stand for the timeless pursuit of adventure. Freedom for the soul. Are you ready to join us?

We maximize employee flexibility and well-being through a virtual mindset that supports our highly distributed, global workforce. We take an outcome-focused, people-centered approach to winning, including welcoming the best talent - wherever they may be.

This remote role is not tightly linked to a physical location and provides flexibility in where, when and how you accomplish your work.Remote employees are expected to have a dedicated, quiet and distraction-free work space and an internet connection that’s sufficient for completing their job remotely.

Job Summary

The Employment & Compliance Attorney is responsible for supporting HR and the global compliance program of Harley-Davidson, Inc. and its affiliates. This position will focus on : (1) providing day-to-day employment law advice on a variety of topics, including FMLA, ADA, discrimination, counseling, discipline, documentation, terminations, investigations, wage & hour, collective bargaining, compensation and other matters and (2) providing day-to-day advice and counsel on product regulatory compliance, environmental compliance, and trade compliance. With respect to compliance, this position will be responsible for providing support to various areas of the business, such as the Product Regulatory Affairs group, Trade Compliance, and Environmental Health & Safety. With respect to employment, this position will be responsible for monitoring relevant federal, state, and local legal developments, working with HR to remediate any non-compliant employment practices from recruitment through termination, review and approve severance agreements, and provide training to HR and business professionals as required.

Job Responsibilities

• Administers the delivery of legal services in the identified practice areas and otherwise as needed.
• Seeks continuous improvement opportunities within scope of responsibility.
• Tracks legal trends and makes recommendations for continuous improvement as appropriate for Harley-Davidson.
• Reviews, drafts, and revises policies, practices, procedures, communications, trainings, etc. in response to legal and regulatory requirements.
• Prepares and delivers training regarding legal, regulatory, and corporate policy compliance.
• Oversees outside legal counsel and manages existing labor and employment litigation and arbitration matters.

Education Requirements

Bachelor's Degree Required

Education Specifications

• Requires a Juris Doctorate degree from an accredited law school.
• Qualified candidates will be licensed to practice law in the United States, a member in good standing with a State bar, and the ability to become a member of the Wisconsin State bar.

Experience Requirements

• Typically requires a minimum of 8 years of related experience.
• Minimum of eight years of law firm or corporate legal department experience.
• A high level of integrity, excellent judgment and analytical skills, and the ability to identify all relevant issues.
• Excellent decision-making and problem-solving skills, as well as strong written and verbal communication skills (including good listening skills).
• Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to work with cross-functional stakeholders to implement compliance initiatives across the business.
• The ability to lead and work well in a team environment.
• Organization, planning and research skills.
• An ability to provide sound legal advice that is responsive to the business needs of Harley-Davidson, Inc. and its subsidiaries as well as responds to clients’ needs consistent with corporate strategies and objectives.
• An appreciation and awareness of the legal / business interface.
• An ability to work on multiple tasks simultaneously and lead several projects in a dynamic and fast paced work environment.

Harley-Davidson is an equal opportunity employer that continues to build a culture of inclusion, belonging and equity through our commitment to attracting and retaining diverse talent from all backgrounds, without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, gender identity, age, disability, veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law. We believe in fairness and providing a level playing field for all. We foster a culture that thrives on diverse perspectives and contributions to ignite the creativity and innovation to fuel our business and enhance the employee and customer experience.

The pay range shown represents the national average pay range for this role. Your pay may be more or less than the stated range and is dependent on your geographic location and level of experience.

We offer an inclusive compensation package for all full-time salaried employees including, but not limited to, annual bonus programs, health insurance benefits, a 401k program, onsite fitness centers and employee stores, employee discounts on products and accessories, and more. Learn more about Harley-Davidson here .

Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States.

Direct Reports : No

Travel Required : 0 - 10%

Pay Range : $130,200-208,300

Visa Sponsorship : This position is not eligible for visa sponsorship

Relocation : This position is not eligible for relocation assistance