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In-House Employment Counsel

Latitude Legal, Charlotte, North Carolina, United States, 28245

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Latitude Legal Latitude is partnering with a national leader in the insurance brokerage industry that is adding an experienced

In-House Employment Counsel

to their team. This is an excellent opportunity to join a respected and well-supported legal department in a dynamic organization. This role involves providing strategic and practical advice on employment law and compliance matters, partnering closely with HR, senior business leaders, and overseeing employment disputes, agreements and policies.

The ideal candidate will bring broad employment law expertise, including experience with restrictive covenant litigation strategy and management, EEOC and other employment-related claims, wage and hour matters, RIFs, and drafting/reviewing/updating employment agreements and policies.

If you have at least 7 years of applicable in-house or law firm experience in these areas and are looking for your next career move, we'd love to talk with you about this great opportunity. This is an on-site position in Charlotte, NC and candidates should already reside in the area.

Requirements for the In-House Employment Counsel:

7+ years of experience advising on L&E matters, preferably with an Am Law 200 or boutique law firm and/or in-house legal department Experience providing legal analysis and counsel to both internal clients and HR Department on a wide array of employment matters Experience handling EEOC claims, wrongful termination claims and other L&E litigation matters Experience with restrictive covenant litigation Insurance industry experience is a plus Demonstrated capability to develop strong client partnership with a company’s HR team Outstanding written and verbal communication skills Ability to work effectively with business teams Stellar analytical skills Ability to work independently as well as part of a team and to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment JD from a top ABA-accredited law school Licensed to practice law in any state Outstanding professional references

Position Details of the In-House Employment Counsel:

Type of role: Direct-Hire In-House Counsel Schedule: Full-time Location: Onsite (Charlotte, NC)

Compensation:

Pay: The base salary range for this role will be competitive and is the role is also eligible for a significant bonus. Pay is based on multiple factors including but not limited to work experience, qualifications, and credentials.

Benefits: In addition to pay, a competitive benefits package is also provided.

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Latitude will not propose you to prospective clients without your prior consent. Candidates selected for further consideration will be contacted.

About Latitude

Latitude is a full-service flexible legal talent company serving corporate legal departments and law firms nationwide. From Fortune Global 100 companies to start-ups and Global 50 law firms to boutiques, clients turn to us for top-tier attorneys and other legal professionals.

Latitude specializes in providing highly skilled former in-house counsel and Big Law attorneys for flexible contract engagements and permanent positions in dozens of practice areas, including commercial contracting, data privacy, M&A, employment, litigation, and more.

Founded in 2013, Latitude is a Chambers and Partners globally-ranked flexible legal staffing company.

Latitude Contract Engagements & Secondments

Outstanding attorneys and other legal professionals who are seeking contract assignments or consulting/secondment roles choose to work with Latitude because of our competitive compensation and benefits, sophisticated and engaging work, a chance to work with great clients and peers, and a refreshing blend of freedom with self-designed boundaries. Our own experience as practicing attorneys and our client relationships enable us to effectively tailor our candidate proposals to the specific practice strengths and interpersonal attributes that matter most to our clients and to match our candidates with the opportunities that will be most fulfilling to them.

Our Specialty:

Peer-Level Contract Attorneys . Latitude Attorneys have the level of skill, experience, and judgment as would be expected of a permanent member of our client’s corporate legal department or law firm and the versatility to step into challenging environments and hit the ground running. Latitude Attorneys serve on a full- or part-time contract basis, and work remotely or on-site at the client office.

Permanent Positions

Outstanding legal professionals who are seeking permanent positions choose to work with Latitude because of our deep market knowledge, career advocacy and extensive client base. Our own practice experience and client relationships enable us to effectively tailor our candidate proposals to the specific practice strengths and interpersonal attributes that matter most to our clients and to match our candidates with the opportunities that will be most fulfilling to them.

FAQ:

Q: What other legal jobs do you have?

A: If you’re interested in working with Latitude but do not think this particular legal job is the right one for you, we encourage you to explore our other open opportunities or fill out a General Application by visiting us at https://latitudelegal.com/jobs/

Q: Should I apply for this specific position if I have previously applied for another Latitude position?

A:

Yes, it is better to apply to each Latitude job for which you are qualified and interested so that we immediately know of your interest in that specific role. This also enables you to share additional information about your qualifications or interest specific to each role. If you do not meet all of the qualifications for a position but think you would still be highly effective in the role, it can be helpful to include a brief explanation in your application.

Q: How can I reduce the risk of missing Latitude’s email inviting me to interview for this position?

A:

Please safe-list Latitude’s URL domain name (latitudelegal.com) in your spam filter so that an email from one of our recruiters does not get caught in your spam folder. Our recruiters will never contact you by email from a URL other than latitudelegal.com

Q: My current legal team needs help. How can I see some Latitude candidates for my legal team?

A:

The fastest way is to submit the very short form on our website contact page. A member of our client services team will be back in touch with you very fast to learn more about your need so we can provide you with on point candidates to consider.

For more information about Latitude, please visit us at

https://latitudelegal.com .

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Latitude is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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