OGC Senior Counsel – Employment (US)

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The OGC Senior Counsel Employment (US) is an integral part of Lathams Office of the General Counsel (OGC) team. This role will be responsible for partnering with the senior members of the OGC - Employment team in managing employment law matters affecting the firms attorneys and business professionals across all U.S. offices while serving as a point of contact for internal clients (e.g. HR Legal Talent Recruiting Office Administration) seeking legal advice on a range of U.S. employment law issues including but not limited to employee relations discrimination harassment retaliation performance management accommodations leaves of absence investigations separations and wage and hour matters. This role will be located in either our New York Chicago Downtown Los Angeles San Diego Orange County San Francisco or Silicon Valley office. While these locations are preferred our other U.S. locations may be considered for the right candidate. Please note that this role may be eligible for a flexible working schedule that allows for a hybrid and in-office presence.

Other key responsibilities include:

• Conducting legal research and analysis on a variety of employment law topics across all U.S. jurisdictions and providing practical guidance to internal stakeholders
• Drafting reviewing and negotiating employment-related documents including offer letters separation agreements settlement agreements secondment agreements employment-related memos and local counsel engagement agreements
• Assisting with potential and actual US employment litigation disputes and administrative charges
• Drafting and preparing responses to employment-related subpoenas and personnel file requests
• Monitoring employment related legislation and other employment law developments across all U.S. jurisdictions providing legal advice to internal stakeholders impacted by updates ensuring firm compliance by all relevant deadlines and assisting in developing internal communications and training
• Protecting and maintaining any highly sensitive confidential privileged financial and/or proprietary information that Latham & Watkins retains
  

Wed love to hear from you if you:

• Possess broad and ongoing knowledge of US employment laws and regulations in the jurisdictions in which the firm operates in the US
• Demonstrate the ability to conduct legal research analysis and draft written work product with strong attention to detail
• Display strong client counseling skills with the ability to communicate complex legal concepts in a clear practical manner

And have:

• A Juris Doctorate from an accredited law school
• An active bar membership in good standing in a jurisdiction in which the firm has a U.S. office
• A minimum of four (4) years of employment law experience including counseling and/or employment litigation responsibilities
• Prior experience working directly with a law firm Office of General Counsel or prior in-house experience preferably

Successful candidates will not only be provided with an outstanding career opportunity and welcoming environment but will also be provided with a generous total compensation package with bonuses awarded in recognition of both individual and firm performance. Eligible employees can participate in Lathams comprehensive benefit program which includes:

• Healthcare life and disability insurance
• A generous 401k plan
• At least 11 paid holidays per year and a PTO program that accrues 23 days during the first year of employment and grows with tenure
• Well-being programs (e.g. mental health services mindfulness and resiliency medical resources well-being events and more)
• Professional development programs
• Employee discounts
• Affinity groups networks and coalitions for lawyers and staff

Latham & Watkins is an equal opportunity employer. The Firm prohibits discrimination against any employee or applicant for employment on the basis of race (including but not limited to hair texture and protective hairstyles) color religion sex age national origin sexual orientation gender identity veteran status (including veterans of the Vietnam era) gender expression marital status or any other characteristic or condition protected by applicable statute.

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