Whistleblower Attorney

Bank of America; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 235,000 - 278,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Industry-leading benefits

Job summary

Bank of America is seeking an experienced Employment Litigation Counsel to manage whistleblower investigations and HR-related matters under SOX, Dodd-Frank, and related laws. You will advise HR, Employee Relations, and line managers, draft and negotiate employment documents, interpret policies, and coordinate outside counsel.

You will lead defense in employment suits, supervise legal staff, collaborate with Compliance and Risk, and report to senior management on litigation activity.

Qualifications

• Admitted to state bar in good standing.
• Minimum 15 years of experience at a major law firm or corporate legal department.
• Minimum 10 years of knowledge of HR and employment law matters.
• Extensive experience with whistleblower claims and investigations.
• Experience presenting complex issues to C-Suite executives.
• Ability to field issues across diverse legal fields.
• Strong interpersonal, organizational, and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Provides strategic legal guidance to corporate functions on complex issues.
• Directs outside counsel and coordinates paralegals and staff.
• Leads defense on employment litigation and whistleblower investigations.
• Interprets rulings, laws, and regulations and drafts complex documents.
• Reports to senior management and oversees related litigation activity.

Skills

Advisory

Oral Communications

Written Communications

Executive Presence

Regulatory Compliance

Leadership

Stakeholder Management

Attention to Detail

Presentation Skills

Risk Management

Legal Drafting and Writing

Relationship Building

Interpret Relevant Laws, Rules, andReg

Education

Doctorate degree in a related field

Job description

Job Description

This role is responsible for managing employment litigation and investigations related to whistleblower allegations arising under the Sarbanes‑Oxley Act, Dodd‑Frank Act, and other federal and state laws, including claims involving retaliation, fraud, and regulatory or compliance matters. The position provides employment and labor legal counsel to Human Resources, Employee Relations, and line‑of‑business managers, advising on legal risks, negotiating and drafting employment‑related documents, interpreting policies, and applying applicable employment laws and regulations. It also directs outside counsel, coordinates the work of paralegals and other legal staff, and supports the resolution of employment‑related legal matters and inquiries.

Responsibilities

• Provides thought leadership and strategic advice on complex legal issues to corporate functions
• Provides clear, concise, actionable legal advice to leadership
• Drives the creation of strategies and participates in negotiations to resolve legal and other risks presented by active matters, new technology, and anticipated regulatory changes
• Interprets rulings, laws, and regulations
• Drafts, reviews, and/or negotiates complex legal documents such as regulatory filings, engagement letters, offering documents, and legal opinions
• Supports company responses to government agency examinations and investigations, enforcement actions, private complaints, and litigation
• Directs the work of outside counsel and other legal staff, and trains, mentors, or supports the development of peers
• Leads defense efforts on potential, threatened, and pending employment litigation matters, including advising on and leading investigations related to whistleblower allegations, retaliation, fraud, and regulatory or compliance concerns
• Partners with Human Resources, Compliance, Risk, Audit, and other control functions to provide guidance on complex employment matters and legal risks
• Reports employment‑related legal matters, policies, and initiatives to senior management and oversees related litigation activity, including supervising outside counsel

Required Qualifications

• Admitted to state bar in good standing
• Minimum 15 years of experience at a major law firm or corporate legal department
• Minimum 10 years of knowledge of HR and employment law matters
• Extensive experience with whistleblower claims and investigations, including legal and reporting requirements
• Experience presenting complex issues in a clear and concise manner and providing succinct results‑oriented legal advice for C‑Suite executives
• Ability to field issues across a diverse set of legal fields
• Strong interpersonal, organizational, and problem‑solving skills
• Ability to work in a fast‑paced, demanding, and collaborative environment with many stakeholders
• Independent, self‑starter capable of prioritizing conflicting demands and handling multiple assignments simultaneously
• Strong influencing and leadership skills, including decisiveness on both legal and business issues

Desired Qualifications

• 7+ years of experience supporting the financial services industry and/or broker/dealer businesses with respect to employment‑related legal issues

Skills

• Advisory
• Corporate Governance Management
• Oral Communications
• Stakeholder Management
• Written Communications
• Attention to Detail
• Collaboration
• Issue Management
• Legal Drafting and Writing
• Relationship Building
• Executive Presence
• Interpret Relevant Laws, Rules, and Regulations
• Presentation Skills
• Regulatory Compliance
• Risk Management

Minimum Education Requirement

Doctorate degree in a related field

Shift & Hours

Shift: 1st shift (United States of America)
Hours per week: 40

Pay and Benefits

Pay range: $235,000.00 – $278,000.00 annualized salary, offers to be determined based on experience, education and skill set.
Discretionary incentive: eligible for an annual discretionary award based on performance.
Benefits: industry‑leading benefits, access to paid time off, and resources to support employees.