Overview
ASSISTANT PROSECUTING ATTORNEY Jobs in Marietta, OH at Washington County Prosecutor’s Office
Legal Counsel – Employment – Legal & Compliance
Location
New York
Business Area
Legal, Compliance, and Risk
Ref #
10042680
Description & Requirements
Bloomberg’s Legal & Compliance Department plays a critical role in supporting our businesses and operations around the world. We move quickly and thoughtfully to help address a variety of complex issues that come with being the world’s leading financial news and information company. Our team is made up of talented and hardworking legal and compliance professionals who think creatively and work collaboratively in an open environment to deliver results, drive innovation, and solve difficult problems. We are committed to a workplace where all of our employees can thrive regardless of background, and where everyone feels empowered to make an impact. We also recognize the importance of giving back to our communities as evidenced by our award-winning pro bono program!
What’s the role?
We are seeking a skilled, proactive, and experienced in-house employment lawyer to join our legal team. You will play a crucial role leading a variety of employment-related legal matters and ensuring our policies and practices are in line with current laws and regulations. You will provide expert legal counsel on all employment law matters, advising senior management, HR, and other departments on legal issues related to employee relations, compliance, disputes, and risk mitigation.
We’ll trust you to:
Employment Law Counseling: Provide day-to-day legal advice on a wide range of employment matters, including employee relations, investigations, performance management, reasonable accommodations, leave management, non-compete agreements, wage and hour issues, and other workplace policies.
Litigation Management: Manage employment-related litigation, including discrimination and harassment cases, wage and hour claims, and other legal actions. Oversee external counsel as needed.
Position Statements: Draft position statements in response to charges of discrimination filed with governmental agencies (e.g., the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC), state human rights commissions, etc.), ensuring a thorough and timely response to all charges.
Compliance: Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws, regulations, and industry standards. Advise the organization on changes to laws and regulations impacting the workplace.
Policy Development & Review: Review, draft, and implement employment policies and procedures that promote a positive and compliant work environment.
Training & Education: Design and deliver training programs to employees and management on various employment law topics.
Risk Mitigation: Identify and assess potential legal risks related to employment practices and develop strategies to minimize risk and exposure.
Contract Review: Draft, review, and negotiate employment-related agreements, including offer letters and contracts, severance agreements, and other employment-related documents.
Employee Investigations: Conduct or oversee internal investigations related to workplace misconduct, discrimination, harassment, or other sensitive issues, ensuring that investigations are thorough and unbiased.
You’ll need to have:
Juris Doctor (JD) degree from an accredited law school.
Licensed to practice law in New York and in good standing.
5+ years of experience practicing employment law, with a strong background in managing complex legal issues.
Solid knowledge of federal, state, and local employment laws and regulations, including but not limited to the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA), Title VII, the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA), and state-specific employment laws.
Experience with both contentious and non-contentious employment matters, including litigation management and dispute resolution.
Proven ability to work cross-functionally with HR, senior management, and other stakeholders.
Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to explain complex legal concepts clearly and concisely.
Excellent judgment and decision-making skills, with the ability to navigate sensitive and confidential matters.
A proactive, self-starter with the ability to work independently and as part of a team in a fast-paced environment.
Strong negotiation skills and the ability to handle complex legal matters diplomatically.
We’d love to see:
Experience in a large corporate environment.
Familiarity with global employment laws and cross-border legal matters.
Prior experience with labor relations or unionized environments.
Does this sound like you?
Apply if you think we’re a good match. We’ll get in touch to let you know that the next steps are, but in the meantime feel free to have a look at: https://www.bloomberg.com/company/what-we-do/
Salary Range = 180000 – 200000 USD Annually + Benefits + Bonus
The referenced salary range is based on the Company’s good faith belief at the time of posting. Actual compensation may vary based on factors such as geographic location, work experience, market conditions, education/training and skill level.
We offer one of the most comprehensive and generous benefits plans available and offer a range of total rewards that may include merit increases, incentive compensation (exempt roles only), paid holidays, paid time off, medical, dental, vision, short and long term disability benefits, 401(k) +match, life insurance, and various wellness programs, among others. The Company does not provide benefits directly to contingent workers/contractors and interns.
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Title: ASSISTANT PROSECUTING ATTORNEY
Company: Washington County Prosecutor’s Office
Location: Marietta, OH
