Labor & Employment Counsel
Ferrero
- Parsippany, NJ
- Permanent
- Full-time
- Offer expert legal advice and guidance on labor and employment law issues, including hiring practices, discrimination, harassment, employee benefits, terminations, and compliance matters.
- Draft, review, and negotiate various employment-related agreements, policies, and procedures to mitigate risks and ensure legal compliance.
- Partner with HRBP’s and operational team members to achieve best practice outcomes.
- Foster strong relationships through clear communication, responsiveness, and strategic guidance.
- Provide guidance on internal investigations and recommend actions in response to employee complaints and disciplinary actions.
- Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws and regulations to prevent disputes and litigation.
- Assist with all aspects of litigation, including case assessment, strategy development, and discovery.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to develop training programs on compliance and best practices.
- Support outside counsel and the Company in labor and employment-related disputes, including administrative proceedings and arbitrations.
- Conduct thorough legal research to provide well-informed counsel and support in defense of employment claims.
- Juris Doctor degree and licensed to practice law in good standing in the states of New Jersey and Illinois.
- 5+ years of labor law/employment experience with completion of formal studies in labor law preferred.
- Experience with a range of legal employment matters including employee handbooks, OFCCP, EEOC, ADA, FMLA, wage and hour laws, immigration, and employee benefits.
- Strong communication skills (oral and written) and a collaborative attitude.
- Ability to work independently, prioritize tasks, and manage multiple projects simultaneously.
- Positive attitude and ability to adapt to the demands of a growing company.
- Must reside in the Parsippany, New Jersey area and be in the office three (3) days per week, with two days remotely.