Director, Corporate Counsel, Employment Law Investigations & Counseling

Overview

This role involves conducting investigations of employee complaints alleging violations of employment and labor laws, including Title VII, ADA, FMLA, ADEA, FLSA, NLRA, and applicable state and local laws. The position also provides employment law advice to internal clients, including legal research, drafting legal alerts, advising on regulatory changes, and supporting various legal department projects. The balance between investigations and other employment law duties will vary based on business needs.

Responsibilities

• Conduct prompt, thorough, and objective investigations of employee and third-party complaints by interviewing relevant parties, reviewing documents, analyzing employee data, and preparing oral and written reports as requested.
• Provide counsel to assigned clients on employment law issues arising in day-to-day management, offering proactive guidance to ensure compliance with laws affecting recruitment, performance management, reductions in force, accommodations, restrictive covenants, compensation practices, employee engagement and retention, artificial intelligence, and employment background checks/drug testing.
• Collaborate with Employee Relations to maintain employment policies in compliance with applicable state and federal laws.
• Assist with the employment and labor legal alerts process and undertake special projects as needed.

Requirements

• Juris Doctor (J.D.) degree with at least 5 years of experience conducting employment law investigations and advising on employment and labor law matters.
• Strong working knowledge of U.S. federal and state/local employment laws.
• Excellent analytical, critical thinking, problem-solving, and investigative skills applicable to diverse business and corporate settings.
• High initiative and attention to detail.
• Strong organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to prioritize, manage multiple responsibilities, and meet deadlines.
• Excellent writing and presentation skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and demonstrated experience using artificial intelligence tools.
• Ability to effectively interface with employees at all organizational levels.
• Experience advising on employment law issues related to artificial intelligence is preferred.
• Admission to practice law in New Jersey or another U.S. state is required. Candidates without a plenary license to practice law in New Jersey must apply for a New Jersey In-House Counsel license within 60 days of employment.

Compensation & Benefits

• Salary range: $171,500 to $257,300, varying based on geographic location, experience, and skills.
• Market-competitive base salary with annual bonus potential.
• Medical, dental, vision, life insurance, disability insurance.
• Paid Time Off (PTO) and leave of absences including parental and military leave.
• 401(k) plan with company match up to 4%.
• Company-funded pension plan.
• Wellness programs with up to $1,600 annually for personal wellbeing reimbursements.
• Work/life resources supporting parenting, housing, senior care, finances, pets, legal matters, education, emotional and mental health, and career development.
• Education benefits for traditional college enrollment and accredited certificate programs.
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan allowing shares to be purchased at 85% of the lower of two prices during the purchase period.

Eligibility for discretionary annual incentives depends on individual and organizational performance and program rules. Some benefits may not apply to part-time employees working less than 20 hours per week.

Location

This position requires admission to practice law in New Jersey or another U.S. state, with a requirement to obtain a New Jersey In-House Counsel license within 60 days if not already licensed in New Jersey.