In-house counsel, Law​/Legal

Position: In-House Employment Counsel

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Latitude is partnering with a national leader in the insurance brokerage industry that is adding an experienced In-House Employment Counsel to their team. This is an excellent opportunity to join a respected and well-supported legal department in a dynamic organization. This role involves providing strategic and practical advice on employment law and compliance matters, partnering closely with HR, senior business leaders, and overseeing employment disputes, agreements and policies.

The ideal candidate will bring broad employment law expertise, including experience with restrictive covenant litigation strategy and management, EEOC and other employment-related claims, wage and hour matters, RIFs, and drafting/reviewing/updating employment agreements and policies.

If you have at least 7 years of applicable in-house or law firm experience in these areas and are looking for your next career move, we'd love to talk with you about this great opportunity. This is an on-site position in Charlotte, NC and candidates should already reside in the area.

Requirements for the In-House Employment Counsel:

• 7+ years of experience advising on L&E matters, preferably with an Am Law 200 or boutique law firm and/or in-house legal department
• Experience providing legal analysis and counsel to both internal clients and HR Department on a wide array of employment matters
• Experience handling EEOC claims, wrongful termination claims and other L&E litigation matters
• Experience with restrictive covenant litigation
• Insurance industry experience is a plus
• Demonstrated capability to develop strong client partnership with a company’s HR team
• Outstanding written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to work effectively with business teams
• Stellar analytical skills
• Ability to work independently as well as part of a team and to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
• JD from a top ABA-accredited law school
• Licensed to practice law in any state
• Outstanding professional references

Position Details of the In-House Employment Counsel:

• Type of role:
  Direct-Hire In-House Counsel
• Schedule:
  
  Full-time
• Location:
  
  Onsite (Charlotte, NC)

Compensation:

Pay:
The base salary range for this role will be competitive and is the role is also eligible for a significant bonus. Pay is based on multiple factors including but not limited to work experience, qualifications, and credentials.

Benefits:
In addition to pay, a competitive benefits package is also provided.

Confidentiality

Latitude will not propose you to prospective clients without your prior consent. Candidates selected for further consideration will be contacted.

About Latitude

Latitude is a full-service flexible legal talent company serving corporate legal departments and law firms nationwide. From Fortune Global 100 companies to start-ups and Global 50 law firms to boutiques, clients turn to us for top-tier attorneys and other legal professionals.

Latitude specializes in providing highly skilled former in-house counsel and Big Law attorneys for flexible contract engagements and permanent positions in dozens of practice areas, including commercial contracting, data privacy, M&A, employment, litigation, and more.

Founded in 2013, Latitude is a Chambers and Partners globally-ranked flexible legal staffing company.

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Outstanding attorneys and other legal professionals who are seeking contract assignments or consulting/secondment roles choose to work with Latitude because of our competitive compensation and benefits, sophisticated and engaging work, a chance to work with great clients and peers, and a refreshing blend of freedom with self-designed boundaries. Our own experience as practicing attorneys and our client relationships enable us to effectively tailor our candidate proposals to the specific practice strengths and interpersonal attributes that matter most to our clients and to match our candidates with the opportunities that will be most fulfilling to them.

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