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Employment Counsel
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Robert Half
Reading, PA (In Person)
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Employment Counsel at Robert Half Employment Counsel at Robert Half in Reading, Pennsylvania Posted in about 19 hours ago.
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full-timeJob Description:
A growing corporate legal department is seeking an experienced Associate Counsel - Employment & Litigation to support employment law, HR investigations, litigation management, and general corporate legal matters. This is a highly visible role offering direct partnership with senior leadership and the opportunity to work across a wide range of legal and business issues in a collaborative, fast paced environment. This hybrid position is based in Reading, PA, with three in office days per week.Responsibilities:
- Serve as a trusted legal advisor on labor and employment matters across the organization
- Lead and support internal investigations involving HR and employment related issues
- Manage employment related disputes, litigation, and outside counsel relationships
- Review, draft, and negotiate a variety of commercial agreements and legal documents
- Partner with business leaders and HR to provide practical, risk based legal guidance
- Assist with corporate compliance initiatives, policies, and regulatory matters
- Conduct legal research related to federal, state, and international laws and regulations
- Support the use of AI and emerging legal technologies to improve efficiency and workflow processes
- Provide guidance to legal support staff and collaborate closely with internal stakeholders across departments
Qualifications:
- J.D. degree and active bar admission in good standing
- 3+ years of experience practicing labor and employment law
- Experience handling workplace investigations, employment counseling, and litigation matters
- Strong contract review and drafting skills preferred
- Excellent communication, writing, and analytical skills
- Ability to manage multiple priorities and work independently in a business focused environment
- Comfortable partnering with executives, HR professionals, and outside counsel