Associate Counsel, Employment Law

JOB DESCRIPTION

Essential Functions

• Advise HR and management on employment law issues, including hiring, performance management, terminations, wage and hour compliance, accommodations, and employee relations.
• Partner with HR to draft, review and update employment-related documents such as offer letters, employment agreements, separation agreements, and employee handbooks.
• Manage and respond to employment-related claims and administrative charges (EEOC, DOL, state agencies) and conduct internal investigations, as needed.
• Partner with HR to develop and deliver training on employment law topics, including anti-harassment, discrimination and workplace conduct.
• Monitor changes in employment laws and regulations and ensure company policies and practices remain compliant.
• Support internal investigations and disciplinary actions, ensuring fairness and legal compliance.
• Collaborate with outside counsel on employment litigation and complex legal matters.
• Assist with labor relations and union matters, as needed.
• Provide support to other areas of the legal department, as needed (e.g., contracts, intellectual property, litigation, real estate and compliance).

Minimum Requirements

• J.D.from an ABA accredited law school.
• Admission to, and good standing with, at least one US state bar (or DC).
• 5+ years of legal experience, with a strong focus on employment law; in-house experience preferred.
• Deep knowledge of federal and state employment laws (e.g., Title VII, ADA, FMLA, FLSA, NLRA).
• Excellent judgment, analytical, and communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to build trusted relationships across departments.

Preferred Requirements

• Experience in a corporate legal department or advising corporate clients.
• Familiarity with international employment law.
• Experience managing or advising on workplace investigations and compliance programs.
• Ability to change gear quickly and provide service to a wide range of different needs, business models, and personality types.
• Purposeful, results-focused, with well-developed prioritization skills.
• Some travel (domestic and international) is required.

Physical Requirements

• This position requires minimal physical activity but does require computer usage for an extended period - up to 8 hours a day.
• No unusual environmental, lifting or exertion requirements are associated with this position.
• While performing the duties of this position, the employee is regularly required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel and talk or hear.

Benefits and Compensation

The salary range for applicants in this position generally ranges between $105,000 and $115,000.The range is an estimate based on potential employee qualification operations, needs, and other considerations permitted by law.

In addition to career advancement and growth, continuous training, and mentoring opportunities, Stonhard offers an excellent comprehensive health plan and financial benefits program including but not limited to, paid holidays, paid time off, 401(k) with company match, Company Pension Plan and Stock Purchase Plans.

Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, protected veteran status or disability.

About Us

RPM Performance Coatings is a strategic operating unit of RPM International Inc.

RPM Performance Coatings joins exceptional products, technologies, service and individuals together to provide a comprehensive building solution package to markets throughout North America, as well as internationally.

RPM Performance Coatings products and services are sold directly to contractors, distributors and end users, such as industrial manufacturing facilities, public institutions and other commercial customers.

RPM Performance Coatings generated $1.5 billion in net sales for the fiscal year ended May 31, 2024.
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