Staff Attorney, Labor & Employment

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Jersey City, NJ

JOB DETAILS
SKILLS
Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), Attorney, COBRA (Consolidated Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act of 1985), Communication Skills, Compensation and Benefits, Documentation Plan, Documentation Review, ERISA (Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974), Employment Law, FMLA (Family and Medical Leave Act of 1993), Federal Laws and Regulations, Government, Legal, Legal Research, Litigation, Mergers and Acquisitions, Offer Letters, People Management, Performance Management, Regulations, Regulatory Compliance, Research Skills, Retirement Plan, State Laws and Regulations, Team Player, Writing Skills
LOCATION
Jersey City, NJ
POSTED
1 day ago

ResponsibilitiesSupport the Company's employment law function by providing legal research, drafting, and advisory assistance on a broad spectrum of workplace matters.Advise HR and business leaders on employment-related issues including hiring, performance management, accommodations, leaves of absence, discipline, investigations, and terminations.Support employment-related aspects of corporate initiatives, including reorganizations, reductions in force, M&A activity, and employee transfers.Review and draft employment-related agreements such as offer letters, confidentiality agreements, and severance agreements.Provide guidance and interpretation of retirement and other benefit plan documents, summary plan descriptions, and related materials.Conduct legal research on federal, state, and local employment laws, along with various benefit‑related regulations.Draft, review, and update employment policies, procedures, and employee handbook materials.Assist in internal workplace investigations, including reviewing documents, drafting affidavits, and coordinating with internal stakeholders.RequirementsAdmission to at least one state bar (in‑house counsel registration acceptable depending on jurisdiction).Minimum of 3 years of experience in employment law (law firm, government agency, or in‑house experience).Prior experience counseling HR/Benefits or supporting the administration of employee benefits, including health & welfare plans, paid leave programs, and related compliance obligations.Familiarity with retirement plan structures (e.g., 401(k), pension, non‑qualified plans, deferred compensation), along with basic ERISA concepts and plan documentation review.Strong research, writing, collaboration, and communication skills.Demonstrated ability to handle confidential and sensitive matters with discretion.Strong knowledge of state and federal employment laws (Title VII, ADA, FMLA, FLSA, ADEA, etc.) and benefits‑related regulations (ERISA, COBRA, etc.).Prior immigration and/or litigation‑related experience is a plus.#J-18808-Ljbffr

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