Employment Attorney

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Regular or Temporary:

Regular

Language Fluency:  English (Required)

Work Shift:

1st shift (United States of America)

Please review the following job description:

Maintain strong, productive relationships with key internal clients while serving as a trusted legal advisor, legal risk manager, and business partner. Serve as a technical expert in particular area(s) of specialization.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Following is a summary of the essential functions for this job.  Other duties may be performed, both major and minor, which are not mentioned below.  Specific activities may change from time to time.  

Responsibilities for the position include but are not limited to:

• Providing legal advice to business and functional partners regarding the risks related to all aspects of human capital management, including recruiting, hiring, managing, and disciplining employees, based on applicable employment laws and regulations, including Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, EPA, ADA, ADEA, FMLA, FLSA, and state labor and wage laws

• Managing a portfolio of employment litigation, including selection and management of outside counsel, development of strategy, setting budgets, review of pleadings, facilitating discovery, and optimizing case resolutions

• Promptly responding to client inquiries

• Performing legal research and communicating findings in a clear and concise manner

• Apprising business clients and risk partners of developments in the employment laws and regulations applicable to their policies and procedures

• Working with human resources compliance officers to ensure appropriate interpretation of and compliance with laws and regulations applicable to human talent management and related services and activities

• Assisting other attorneys on an as-needed basis with legal assignments

• Counseling business and risk partners regarding policies, procedures, and templates to account for applicable employment laws and regulatory requirements

The position will not have any direct reports, but will be supported by, and have informal oversight of, a paralegal.

QUALIFICATIONS
Required Qualifications:
The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Juris Doctorate from an accredited U.S. law school and member in good standing in at least one state bar

• 8 years of experience practicing employment law in an in-house and large law firm or equivalent position, preferably for banks for other financial services providers

• Strong familiarity with state and federal labor and employment laws and regulations

• Experience independently handling EEOC, OSHA and other employment agency matters, including drafting of position statements and mediating claims

• Excellent oral and written communication skills

• Ability to effectively and persuasively communicate complex issues and strategies with employees at all levels, including senior executives

• Strong analytical skills and ability to balance business needs with legal risks

• Well-organized self-starter able to exercise sound judgment and provide legal advice in a fast-paced environment with tight deadlines

• Ability to independently deliver results, multi-task and prioritize work based on company/client priorities and strategic goals

• Demonstrated willingness to be nimble, work as part of a team, collaborate and build relationships with colleagues and business partners

• High energy, positive influence and attitude, flexible, and exceptional work ethic and passion to win

• Member in good standing as a State Bar member or in good standing of another State Bar and registered as in-house counsel.

Preferred Qualifications:

• 10+ years of experience practicing law in employment law

•Broad experience advising business clients and human resources on full range of statutory and regulatory obligations applicable to employers and all aspects of the employment relationship relevant field

• Experience with employment law support for disability, pregnancy, religious and other workplace accommodations

• Experience with FINRA arbitrations and The Broker Protocol     

• Experience with employment law support for reorganizations, reductions in force, outsourcing, offshoring, and merger and acquisition deals

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and other word processing applications and database management applications

OTHER JOB REQUIREMENTS / WORKING CONDITIONS

Sitting
Occasionally (Less than 25% of the time)
Standing
Occasionally (Less than 25% of the time)
Walking
Occasionally (Less than 25% of the time)     
Bending
Occasionally (Less than 25% of the time)
Lifting
Up to 10 lbs.
Visual / Audio / Speaking
Able to access and interpret client information received from the computer and able to hear and speak with individuals in person and on the phone.
Manual Dexterity / Keyboarding 
Able to work standard office equipment, including PC keyboard and mouse, copy/fax machines, and printers.
Availability
Able to work all hours scheduled, including overtime as directed by manager/supervisor and required by business need.
Travel
Up to 25%

General Description of Available Benefits for Eligible Employees of Truist Financial Corporation: All regular teammates (not temporary or contingent workers) working 20 hours or more per week are eligible for benefits, though eligibility for specific benefits may be determined by the division of Truist offering the position. Truist offers medical, dental, vision, life insurance, disability, accidental death and dismemberment, tax-preferred savings accounts, and a 401k plan to teammates. Teammates also receive no less than 10 days of vacation (prorated based on date of hire and by full-time or part-time status) during their first year of employment, along with 10 sick days (also prorated), and paid holidays. For more details on Truist’s generous benefit plans, please visit our Benefits site. Depending on the position and division, this job may also be eligible for Truist’s defined benefit pension plan, restricted stock units, and/or a deferred compensation plan. As you advance through the hiring process, you will also learn more about the specific benefits available for any non-temporary position for which you apply, based on full-time or part-time status, position, and division of work.

Truist supports a diverse workforce and is an Equal Opportunity Employer that does not discriminate against individuals on the basis of race, gender, color, religion, citizenship or national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, veteran status or other classification protected by law. Truist is a Drug Free Workplace.

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