Employment Attorney
TeleTech requires all employees hired in the United States to successfully pass a background check and depending on location and client program a drug test, as a condition of employment. TeleTech is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Position Summary:
In-house Employment Attorney to assist the VP, General Counsel, senior attorneys, HR and members of management by providing strategic employment advice on a range of topics relating to employment law. This includes performing legal research, identifying new or emerging areas of risk, and managing or providing support on specific legal topics. The position will report directly to the Chief Counsel of Labor and Employment, and will work closely with management across all departments within the company.
Essential Duties & Responsibilities:
Counsel and advise management regarding a broad range of employment matters including employment agreements, performance management, disputes, expatriate matters, terminations and hiring practices.
Advise and assist with restructurings, redundancies, and layoffs.
Manage regulatory investigations related to employment matters
Respond to administrative agencies such as the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission.
Provide legal advice and monitor compliance with employment laws and regulations.
Assist in the development of new policies and procedures, and providing updates and advice on policies.
Keep informed of new laws, regulations and industry trends that could affect the company and proactively make recommendations for changes to practices and policies.
Manage and direct the defense of employment litigation and claims against the company.
Formulate employment litigation strategies, including settlement and trial decisions.
Research and provide legal advice on diverse and complex federal, state and local laws
Provide training with HR and management on employment and labor related topics.
Job Specifications:
5-7 years of litigation and employment law counseling experience
Juris Doctorate from an accredited law school and member of the bar in good standing
Knowledge and ability to provide prompt, practical counsel on aspects of employment law
Ability to provide practical and creative solutions to employment issues while minimizing legal risk
Ability to identify changes in law and ensure compliance, propose guideline and practice changes, and educate and train internal customers
Demonstrate the ability to identify, define and analyze problems, establish decision making parameters, assess risks, recommend prompt, practical solutions, and influence stakeholders
Strong verbal communication, writing, training, and team/interpersonal skills
Strong business acumen, strategic thinker who can work on a team as well as independently
Detail-oriented, organized, responsive and deadline-driven with proven experience in managing multiple high priority projects simultaneously
