Sr. Counsel, Employment Law

Freedom Mortgage


Marlton, New Jersey, United States of America
Other
Full time
Hybrid

• Provide day-to-day legal counsel to HR and managers on a wide range of employment-related matters, including hiring, discipline, performance management, accommodations, leave issues, terminations, separations, discrimination, harassment, and wage and hour.

• Manage and oversee employment-related administrative, state, and federal litigation, including strategy development, case management, coordination with outside counsel, and reporting to leadership.

• Partner with HR and other internal stakeholders to identify and mitigate risks and promote best practices in employment law compliance.

• Stay up-to-date with, advise on and ensure compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws and regulations, including Title VII, ADA, FMLA, NLRA, PAGA, and ADEA, to ensure the organization's policies and practices comply.

• Develop and review employment policies, procedures, and handbooks to ensure legal compliance and alignment with best practices.

• Conduct or support training sessions for HR and management teams to educate on employment laws, policies, and practices to mitigate legal risks.

• Review employment contracts, agreements, and severance packages to ensure compliance with relevant laws and protect the organization's interests.

• Conduct or oversee sensitive internal investigations into complaints of discrimination, harassment, or other employment-related issues in a timely and thorough manner.

• Identify potential legal risks and provide proactive advice and solutions to prevent legal issues before they arise.

• Comply with all company policies and procedures.

• Maintain regular and punctual attendance.

Other Job Duties and Responsibilities:

Performs other related duties as assigned.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

This position is an individual contributor with no direct reports but may provide guidance, leadership, or training to others.

Qualifications:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential function satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.

• Strong analytical, communication, and problem-solving skills with the ability to provide clear and practical legal advice to non-lawyers.

• Ability to work independently, prioritize tasks, and manage multiple projects simultaneously.

• Must be a collaborative team player.

• Must be a proven self-starter.

Education and/or Experience:

• Law degree (J.D.) from an accredited law school and active Bar membership in at least one state.

• Minimum 7 years of legal experience, to include employment law, in a law firm, in-house or government agency.

• Legal experience in employment law, including the full spectrum of litigation experience.

• In-depth knowledge of federal, state, and local employment laws and regulations.

• Experience in the financial services/mortgage industry a plus but not required.

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations:

• Actively licensed to practice law in at least one state.

Work Complexity:

Problems and issues faced are numerous and , and require detailed information gathering, analysis and investigation to understand the problem, as well as experience in the financial/mortgage (or job-specific) industry. Problems typically impact multiple departments or specialties. Problems are typically solved through drawing from prior experience and analysis of issues.

Work Environment:

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Work is normally performed in a typical interior office work environment which does not subject the employee to any hazardous or unpleasant elements. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

Physical Demands:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; and reach with hands and arms. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.

Equal Employment Opportunity:

The company is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants without regard to race, ethnicity, color, sex, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, religion, national origin, age (40 and over), disability, military status, genetic information, or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws.

Americans with Disabilities Act:

Applicants as well as employees who are or become disabled must be able to satisfactorily perform the essential job functions of the position either with or without reasonable accommodation. Applicants as well as employees are encouraged to meet with Human Resources as the organization shall review reasonable accommodations on a case-by-case basis in accordance with applicable law.

Job Responsibilities:

The statements reflect the general duties and responsibilities considered necessary to perform the essential functions of the job and should not be considered as an all-inclusive list of all the work requirements of the position. The company may change the specific job duties with or without prior notice based on the needs of the organization.

The estimated base pay for this role is one part of our total compensation package and is determined within a range. The estimated base pay for this position is the annualized equivalent of $143,000.00 - $168,000.00, depending on experience, qualifications, market location, and other job-related factors. In addition, this role is eligible for commissions based on performance and productivity against commission plan parameters. Excellent benefits package including but not limited to PTO, medical, dental, vision, 401(k) plan with company match, life insurance, long term and short-term disability options, FSA/HSA, tuition reimbursement, and other voluntary benefits.



Equal employment opportunity, including veterans and individuals with disabilities.

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