Employment Counsel - Global Technology Company

Larson Maddox is partnering with a leading global technology company looking to add an experienced employment attorney to its U.S. legal team. This is an opportunity to join a sophisticated legal function within a large, complex organization and take on broad responsibility across employment counseling, employee relations, investigations, and litigation.

The attorney will work closely with HR and legal leadership, advising on day-to-day employment matters while also helping manage disputes and shape the broader strategy of the employment law function.

This is a fully on-site role with flexibility to be based out of the company's office in Manhattan or Middlesex County, NJ.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide practical, day-to-day employment law counseling to HR and business stakeholders across a broad range of employee relations matters
• Partner with HR on workplace investigations, grievances, disciplinary actions, terminations, and separation agreements
• Manage employment-related administrative matters, including EEOC complaints, Department of Labor investigations, subpoenas, and document requests
• Support employment litigation and dispute strategy, including management and oversight of outside counsel
• Develop and improve employment law training, processes, and resources across the organization
• Partner with other employment counsel to provide guidance on complex matters and contribute to the overall strategy and development of the employment practice

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience focused on employment law and litigation; prior in-house experience is preferred but not required
• J.D. from a strong academic institution and active bar membership in at least one U.S. jurisdiction
• Strong experience advising on U.S. employment law matters and partnering directly with HR
• Sound judgment and the ability to independently manage matters in a fast-paced, complex environment
• Collaborative approach with the ability to work effectively across legal, HR, and other business functions
• Willingness to take ownership of matters and operate beyond a narrowly defined area of expertise