Senior Associate Counsel, Employment

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Job description

Job Description

This position will be a member of Visas Employment and Corporate Responsibility Legal team responsible for providing advice and counsel to Visas People Team and company managers in all areas of global employment law, policy, development and training. The attorney functions as a key strategic advisor to the People Team and the business functions. This position may also assist with providing legal support to the Diversity and Corporate Responsibility function, including partnering with stakeholders to develop and implement strategies, policies, and procedures to align with emerging legal and regulatory requirements.

This position requires a curious, practical, collaborative attorney who can work with minimal supervision in a dynamic environment. Occasional travel will be required.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

* Provide advice and counsel on employment law issues including hiring, performance management, discipline, terminations, leave and accommodations, federal/state/local law compliance, restrictive covenants, pay and benefits.
* Review and provide guidance on drafting and development of People Team policies and procedures domestically and internationally.
* Counsel People Team, management and supervisors on handling employee relations matters, including employee counseling, discipline and benefits issues.
* Lead or provide advice and support on internal investigations. Recommend and help implement appropriate actions.
* Defend employment-related claims, including leading outside counsel in litigation, responding to administrative claims and settlement demands, and negotiating resolution of claims.
* Assist employment law team in developing, implementing, improving and reviewing legal compliance projects and training.
* Prepare, direct and conduct training programs on employee relations matters; for example, employment law updates, managing within the law, and conducting investigations.
* Review and provide input on policies, procedures and specific matters impacted by legislation such as OFCCP, FMLA, ADA, FLSA, OSHA, ADEA, state workers compensation and employment discrimination laws.
* Assist with matters related to Diversity and Corporate Responsibility.
* Support people-related aspects of proposed investments and other transactions, including diligence, input on transaction related-documents, and integration issues.