Senior Counsel
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$ 209300 - 370700
1 Vacancy
Job Description
We are the leading provider of professional services to the middle market globally our purpose is to instill confidence in a world of change empowering our clients and people to realize their full potential. Our exceptional people are the key to our unrivaled culture and talent experience and our ability to be compelling to our clients. Youll find an environment that inspires and empowers you to thrive both personally and professionally. Theres no one like you and thats why theres nowhere like RSM.
* Open to any RSM US office location
As a member of RSMs General Counsels Office you will assist a team of
attorneys supporting RSMs business.
Duties include:
Provide counsel to HR and business leaders on domestic and international employment benefits and immigration law
Assist with domestic and international employment litigation including discrimination and retaliation claims whistleblower claims wage and hour and ERISA/severance claims
Advise on matters related to employment agreements and compliance with restrictive covenants
Partner with HR regarding investigation of internal complaints
Assist in responding to prelitigation demands and EEOC/agency charges
Advise and train on recruiting hiring performance counseling accommodations leave terminations pay equity pay transparency restrictive covenants and domestic and international employment laws including: FLSA ADA/ADAAA ADEA Title VII EPA FMLA and local leave laws
Manage reporting of claims to applicable insurance policies and carriers and assist with annual insurance policy renewal
Advise on domestic and international corporate transactions with respect to employment matters
Review and revise domestic and international employment policies
Analyze and advise on compensation matters including exempt status and pay equity
Provide updates regarding legislative and regulatory changes
Advise on contract terms for relevant providers including staffing providers and compliance vendors
Work collaboratively with data privacy professional liability and corporate counsel
Skills and Knowledge Requirements:
JD and member of any state bar in good standing
812 years of relevant employment law experience with law firm or inhouse experience
Litigation and counseling experience
Deep expertise and working knowledge of US employment laws.
Knowledge of Canadian/India/El Salvador/UK/EU employment law a plus but not required
Superior work ethic and highenergy individual
Excellent communication skills must be articulate and possess critical thinking and writing skills
Ability to work effectively with internal clients senior executives and Firm personnel in multiple departments
Demonstrated success in influencing and engaging stakeholders building collaborative relationships while managing conflicting priorities
Ability to balance legal risks with business objectives and propose strategic solutions
Strong attention to detail well organized and able to manage numerous projects and deadlines simultaneously
Positive attitude and willing to tackle wide range of routine to complex projects in a highvolume environment
Willingness to travel domestically and internationally
At RSM we offer a competitive benefits and compensation package for all our offer flexibility in your schedule empowering you to balance lifes demands while also maintaining your ability to serve more about our total rewards at applicants will receive consideration for employment as RSM does not tolerate discrimination and/or harassment based on race; color; creed; sincerely held religious beliefs practices or observances; sex (including pregnancy or disabilities related to nursing); gender; sexual orientation; HIV Status; national origin; ancestry; familial or marital status; age; physical or mental disability; citizenship; political affiliation; medical condition (including family and medical leave); domestic violence victim status; past current or prospective service in the US uniformed service; US Military/Veteran status; predisposing genetic characteristics or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal state or local law.
Accommodation for applicants with disabilities is available upon request in connection with the recruitment process and/or employment/partnership.RSM is committed to providing equal opportunity and reasonable accommodation for people with disabilities. If you require a reasonable accommodation to complete an application interview or otherwise participate in the recruiting process please call us ator send us an email at .
RSM does not intend to hire entry level candidates who will require sponsorship now OR in the future (i.e. F1 visa holders). If you are a recent U.S. college / university graduate possessing 12 years of progressive and relevant work experience in a same or similar role to the one for which you are applying excluding internships you may be eligible for hire as an experienced associate.
RSM will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records in accordance with the requirements of applicable law including but not limited to the California Fair Chance Act the Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance. For additional information regarding RSMs background check process including information about job duties that necessitate the use of one or more types of background checks click here.
At RSM an employees pay at any point in their career is intended to reflect their experiences performance and skills for their current role. The salary range (or starting rate for interns and associates) for this role represents numerous factors considered in the hiring decisions including but not limited to education skills work experience certifications location etc. As such pay for the successful candidate(s) could fall anywhere within the stated range.
Compensation Range: $209300 $370700Individualsselected for this role will be eligible for a discretionary bonus based on firm and individual performance.
Required Experience:
Senior IC
Employment Type
Full-Time
