Corporate Counsel - HR
Opportunity at a Glance The Corporate Counsel provides legal advice and counsel regarding employment and labor-related issues, policies, and programs to Human Resources professionals and line and staff managers within the organization. S/he will join a team of versatile professionals who work closely together serving the needs of a complex, highly regulated international organization. In addition to handling a diverse and challenging array of labor and employment legal matters arising from the organization's workforce of 10,000
colleagues, s/he will report to the Senior Corporate Counsel Employment and assist with providing legal support to one or more operating divisions and/or additional functional departments of the organization. Qualified candidates will exhibit exceptional experience, and a practical, solution-driven, business-based approach to problem solving and exceptional interpersonal skills that facilitate prompt, constructive solutions for Human Resources, operational personnel and executives across the organization. If you live within the Chicagoland area, this will be a hybrid role. If you live outside of the Chicagoland area, this will be a remote position. Responsibilities Provide ongoing legal counsel and guidance on all matters relating to organization strategies, policies, procedures, and programs in the area of Human Resources for the Adtalem family or educational institutions. Deliver o n the organization's strategy to ensure compliance with existing and contemplated federal/state employment laws and regulations. Supervise the preparation of the organization's response to complaints of discrimination filed with the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission and state agencies. In conjunction with in-house litigation counsel, direct and supervise outside counsel handling employment litigation, including, risk assessment, implementing case strategy and serving as liaison for investigations, discovery, and other-litigation related tasks. Assist in managing and investigating employment-related issues. Ensure compliance with sound policies and programs in all areas of labor and employment, including wage and hour matters, hiring and recruiting, immigration, discipline, counseling and discharge, discrimination, wrongful termination, FMLA, reductions-in-force, union organizing efforts, drug testing issues, etc. Assist with providing training on labor and employment law compliance. Work with outside counsel advising on benefit plan design and interpretations (401k, profit sharing, LTD, etc.). Support compensation team within HR and supervise outside counsel, providing advice on wage and hour/FSLA issues, compensation plan design, Long Term Incentive Plans, Tuition benefits and employee classification. May provide legal counsel and guidance to one or more institutions of the organization on operational matters. May advise one or more additional functional departments of the organization on the legal implications of their activities. Completes other duties as assigned. #LI-CJM Qualifications To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Below are the minimum requirements of the education, experience, knowledge, and skills required to competently perform in this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Required:
J.D. from an accredited law school. Must be in good standing with the Illinois State bar. Applicants must have 5
years of substantive law firm and/or in-house legal experience, with at least two years in-house strongly preferred. Experience with Illinois and California law. Experience working as an HR professional either before or after attending law school highly valued. Excellent client management and communication skills; both oral and written. Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to work well in a fluid/fast-paced, highly collaborative, team environment. Strong problem-solving skills with the ability to quickly assess potential for risk and opportunity. Possesses strong work ethic and customer service orientation and ability to prioritize conflicting demands from multiple business clients. Experience providing legal support to company or business unit wide HR and business teams on all employment and labor-related issues, policies, and programs directly and via management of domestic and international outside counsel. Experience managing, and directing outside counsel supporting, internal investigations, responses to EEOC and similar state agency complaints and employment litigation. Experience interfacing with government and/or labor and employment agencies with jurisdiction over employment and labor-related legal matters. Ability to work effectively with all levels of management, to manage multiple projects simultaneously, exercise sound judgment and work independently and efficiently, and meet deadlines with consistently high-quality work product in a fast-paced environment. Must be a proactive self-starter with strong leadership skills. Desired:
Experience as primary or second chair counsel in the litigation of employment and labor-related cases a plus. EEO We are proud to be an EEO employer M/F/D/V. At Adtalem, we welcome everyone and have a strong commitment towards diversity and inclusion. We encourage our Colleagues to be their true authentic selves and support laws that prohibit discrimination everywhere we do business. We also maintain a drug-free workplace. As an organization dedicated to educating the healthcare leaders of tomorrow and empowering members to make inspiring contributions to our global community, we know that it is our responsibility to lead by example and continue minimizing the risks of spreading COVID-19. Employment at Adtalem and/or its subsidiaries requires compliance with the organization's Mandatory COVID-19 Vaccination Policy, to the extent permitted by the laws of your country, province/state, and/or local area. All employees in areas of the world that permit mandatory COVID-19 vaccination are required to be fully vaccinated within 60 days of their date of hire unless they receive an exemption from Adtalem's HR Coaching Resource Center because of issues such as access or an approved medical or religious accommodation. Who We Are At Adtalem Global Education, we seek to empower students and members to achieve their goals, find success and make inspiring contributions to our global community. Adtalem is a leading workforce solutions provider that partners with organizations to proactively address future workforce needs and empowers career development with access to world-class academic curriculums, certifications and training programs across the medical and healthcare and financial services industries. Adtalem institutions and companies include:
American University of the Caribbean School of Medicine, Association of Certified Anti-Money Laundering Specialists, Becker Professional Education, Chamberlain University, EduPristine, OnCourse Learning, Ross University School of Medicine, Ross University School of Veterinary Medicine, and Walden University. (NYSE:
ATGE; member S&P MidCap 400 Index) For more information,
Salary Range:
$80K -- $100K
Minimum Qualification
Legal & RegulatoryEstimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
colleagues, s/he will report to the Senior Corporate Counsel Employment and assist with providing legal support to one or more operating divisions and/or additional functional departments of the organization. Qualified candidates will exhibit exceptional experience, and a practical, solution-driven, business-based approach to problem solving and exceptional interpersonal skills that facilitate prompt, constructive solutions for Human Resources, operational personnel and executives across the organization. If you live within the Chicagoland area, this will be a hybrid role. If you live outside of the Chicagoland area, this will be a remote position. Responsibilities Provide ongoing legal counsel and guidance on all matters relating to organization strategies, policies, procedures, and programs in the area of Human Resources for the Adtalem family or educational institutions. Deliver o n the organization's strategy to ensure compliance with existing and contemplated federal/state employment laws and regulations. Supervise the preparation of the organization's response to complaints of discrimination filed with the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission and state agencies. In conjunction with in-house litigation counsel, direct and supervise outside counsel handling employment litigation, including, risk assessment, implementing case strategy and serving as liaison for investigations, discovery, and other-litigation related tasks. Assist in managing and investigating employment-related issues. Ensure compliance with sound policies and programs in all areas of labor and employment, including wage and hour matters, hiring and recruiting, immigration, discipline, counseling and discharge, discrimination, wrongful termination, FMLA, reductions-in-force, union organizing efforts, drug testing issues, etc. Assist with providing training on labor and employment law compliance. Work with outside counsel advising on benefit plan design and interpretations (401k, profit sharing, LTD, etc.). Support compensation team within HR and supervise outside counsel, providing advice on wage and hour/FSLA issues, compensation plan design, Long Term Incentive Plans, Tuition benefits and employee classification. May provide legal counsel and guidance to one or more institutions of the organization on operational matters. May advise one or more additional functional departments of the organization on the legal implications of their activities. Completes other duties as assigned. #LI-CJM Qualifications To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Below are the minimum requirements of the education, experience, knowledge, and skills required to competently perform in this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Required:
J.D. from an accredited law school. Must be in good standing with the Illinois State bar. Applicants must have 5
years of substantive law firm and/or in-house legal experience, with at least two years in-house strongly preferred. Experience with Illinois and California law. Experience working as an HR professional either before or after attending law school highly valued. Excellent client management and communication skills; both oral and written. Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to work well in a fluid/fast-paced, highly collaborative, team environment. Strong problem-solving skills with the ability to quickly assess potential for risk and opportunity. Possesses strong work ethic and customer service orientation and ability to prioritize conflicting demands from multiple business clients. Experience providing legal support to company or business unit wide HR and business teams on all employment and labor-related issues, policies, and programs directly and via management of domestic and international outside counsel. Experience managing, and directing outside counsel supporting, internal investigations, responses to EEOC and similar state agency complaints and employment litigation. Experience interfacing with government and/or labor and employment agencies with jurisdiction over employment and labor-related legal matters. Ability to work effectively with all levels of management, to manage multiple projects simultaneously, exercise sound judgment and work independently and efficiently, and meet deadlines with consistently high-quality work product in a fast-paced environment. Must be a proactive self-starter with strong leadership skills. Desired:
Experience as primary or second chair counsel in the litigation of employment and labor-related cases a plus. EEO We are proud to be an EEO employer M/F/D/V. At Adtalem, we welcome everyone and have a strong commitment towards diversity and inclusion. We encourage our Colleagues to be their true authentic selves and support laws that prohibit discrimination everywhere we do business. We also maintain a drug-free workplace. As an organization dedicated to educating the healthcare leaders of tomorrow and empowering members to make inspiring contributions to our global community, we know that it is our responsibility to lead by example and continue minimizing the risks of spreading COVID-19. Employment at Adtalem and/or its subsidiaries requires compliance with the organization's Mandatory COVID-19 Vaccination Policy, to the extent permitted by the laws of your country, province/state, and/or local area. All employees in areas of the world that permit mandatory COVID-19 vaccination are required to be fully vaccinated within 60 days of their date of hire unless they receive an exemption from Adtalem's HR Coaching Resource Center because of issues such as access or an approved medical or religious accommodation. Who We Are At Adtalem Global Education, we seek to empower students and members to achieve their goals, find success and make inspiring contributions to our global community. Adtalem is a leading workforce solutions provider that partners with organizations to proactively address future workforce needs and empowers career development with access to world-class academic curriculums, certifications and training programs across the medical and healthcare and financial services industries. Adtalem institutions and companies include:
American University of the Caribbean School of Medicine, Association of Certified Anti-Money Laundering Specialists, Becker Professional Education, Chamberlain University, EduPristine, OnCourse Learning, Ross University School of Medicine, Ross University School of Veterinary Medicine, and Walden University. (NYSE:
ATGE; member S&P MidCap 400 Index) For more information,
Salary Range:
$80K -- $100K
Minimum Qualification
Legal & RegulatoryEstimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
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