VP, Legal

Dynata; Connecticut; Remote; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Dynata is seeking an in-house labor and employment counsel to support the General Counsel and Human Resources. The role involves advising on wage/hour, benefits, FMLA, and employment disputes, and drafting commercial/customer terms. Strong cross-functional collaboration skills and a JD are essential.

The position requires 6+ years of in-house experience in labor and employment law, plus bar admission. Dynata emphasizes diversity, equal opportunity, and accommodations on request.

Qualifications

• Juris Doctorate degree (or equivalent) from an ABA accredited law school.
• Licensed in good standing to practice law in at least one State.
• 6+ years of in-house counsel experience with a focus on labor and employment law.
• Experience negotiating and drafting customer terms relating to services, data and information technology.
• Current member of the bar or able to be admitted to the in-house counsel bar.

Responsibilities

• Assist the General Counsel and HR in labor and employment matters.
• Provide in-house legal counsel on labor and employment issues.
• Ensure compliance with applicable laws and company policies.
• Supervise and evaluate outside counsel on employment matters.
• Educate clients and stakeholders on legal matters, policies and procedures.
• Draft and negotiate commercial agreements with customers.
• Develop customer-centric solutions balancing compliance and client needs.

Skills

Strong communication

Cross-functional collaboration

Detail oriented

Timely delivery

Education

Juris Doctorate degree or equivalent (ABA accredited)

Licensed to practice law in at least one state

6+ years in-house labor & employment experience

Job description

Responsibilities

• Assisting the General Counsel and Human Resources department in the management and handling of all labor and employment related matters in the Company


• Provides in-house legal counsel on labor and employment related matters, which may include, but not limited to, human resources issues, wage and hour law, workers’ compensation, unemployment and other state agency claims, labor relations, employee benefits, employment agreements and policy related issues, FMLA matters, employment related litigation, grievances and arbitrations and generally assists the General Counsel and Human Resources Department.


• Ensures compliance with all applicable laws, regulations and policies.


• Supervises, manages and evaluates outside counsel on employment related matters including litigation.


• Educates clients and stakeholders on legal matters, policies and procedures.


• Draft and negotiate commercial agreements with customers.


• Development of customer-centric solutions to ensure both legal compliance is achieved and internal and external customer needs are satisfied.

Knowledge & Skill

• Strong oral and written communication skills.


• Demonstrated ability to successfully build relationships and work with cross-functional teams.


• Detail-orientation and ability to balance competing priorities and manage multiple projects simultaneously under deadline pressure.


• Ability to deliver in a demanding and entrepreneurial environment in a timely manner.

Strategic Planning

• Anticipates internal and/or external business challenges.


• Recommends process, product or service improvements.


• Solves unique and complex problems that have a broad impact on the business.


• Works on significant and unique issues where analysis of situations or data requires an evaluation of intangibles.


• Contributes to the development of functional strategy.


• Makes decisions within functional, business unit, company or industry guidelines.


• Develops innovative new concepts, services, technologies or products to address current and future customer requirements.


• Operates with limited supervision in a complex environment.

Customer Focus

• Anticipates customer needs to influence the development of innovative solutions.


• Communicates highly complex ideas to multiple organizational levels


• Works effectively across the organization to create broad acceptance for ideas/initiatives

Education

• Juris Doctorate degree (or equivalent) from an ABA accredited law school Licensed in good standing to practice law in at least one State

Experience

• 6+ years’ experience prior inhouse counsel experience with a focus on labor and employment law required.


• Current member of the bar or able to be admitted to the inhouse counsel bar.


• Experience negotiating and drafting a variety of agreements, including customer terms relating to services, data and information technology.

At Dynata, we are committed to creating an inclusive and accessible environment where every employee and customer feels valued, respected, and supported. We strive to build a workforce that reflects the diversity of the communities we serve. Dynata welcomes and encourages applications from individuals with disabilities and is dedicated to fostering a work culture that supports everyone. Accommodations are available upon request for all aspects of the selection process.

Dynata is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We consider all qualified applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, and gender identity), national origin, marital status, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other legally protected status under applicable laws.

The base salary range for this position in is $120-$160K/yr; however, base pay offered may vary depending on location, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. A discretionary incentive program may be provided as part of the compensation package, in addition to a full range of medical and other benefits, dependent on full-time employment status.

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