Director Employment Law Partner

Director Employment Law Partner

Reynolds American Inc. is looking for a Director of Employment Law to join the Human Resources Group in Winston‑Susalem, NC. The role reports to the Vice President of Employee Relations and Employment Law and focuses on providing pragmatic, business‑oriented counsel across a wide range of employment‑law matters.

• Advise and collaborate with management and HR leaders on employment and labor law compliance, and emerging legal trends.
• Partner with HR to design compliant programs that enhance engagement and business success.
• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local laws (ADA, FMLA, Title VII, USERRA, ADEA, FCRA, FLSA, etc.) and federal contractor obligations.
• Respond to inquiries and enforcement actions from agencies such as the EEOC, DOL, and OFCCP.
• Provide legal counsel on sensitive employee‑relations matters, investigations, disciplinary actions, and policy reviews.
• Navigate labor‑relations issues and multi‑jurisdictional compliance challenges.
• Conduct negotiations with regulatory agencies and third parties.
• Handle litigation and draft employment agreements and related contract provisions.

• 6+ years of experience in employment law, with a mix of private practice and in‑house experience preferred.
• College and law degree from an accredited law school and state bar license in good standing.
• Strong influencing, negotiating, conflict‑resolution, communication, emotional‑intelligence, problem‑solving, credibility, and decision‑making skills.
• Ability to thrive in a deadline‑driven and collaborative environment.

Winston‑Susalem, NC

The following is a general summary of the competitive compensation and benefit plans we offer.

• 401(k) plan with up to 50% of eligible compensation pre‑ or post‑tax.
  • Company matches 100% of employee pre‑tax/Roth contributions up to 6%.
  • Company contributes an additional 3% whether the employee participates or not.
• Comprehensive health, dental, vision, and prescription‑drug benefits.
• Health Savings Account (HSA) start‑up contribution for high‑deductible health plans.
• Flexible spending accounts for health and dependent care.
• Employee assistance program: 8 free counseling sessions per issue per year.
• Company paid life insurance of 1× annual base pay (≥$50,000).
• Company paid accidental death or dismemberment insurance of 2× annual base pay (≥$50,000).
• Voluntary insurance options at group rates (life, AD&D, critical illness, accident, disability buy‑up, auto & home).
• Tuition reimbursement and student‑loan support.
• Dependent scholarship programs.
• Free confidential personal financial counseling.
• On‑site health centers and 24/7 fitness centers at select locations.
• Charitable giving matching grant program.
• Health‑care concierge service.
• Volunteer service opportunities.
• Extensive training opportunities.
• Company vehicle for eligible employees.
• Mobile phone allowance for eligible employees.
• Paid leave
  • Sick and personal time: exempt employees may be excused with pay; non‑exempt up to 6 days.
  • Vacation: 15 days for below‑Senior Director levels (prorated); 25 days for Senior Director and officers (prorated).
  • Holidays: nine company‑recognized and two personal holidays.
  • Paid parental leave with temporary reduced schedule.
  • Funeral leave.
  • Short‑term and long‑term disability leave.
  • Jury duty leave.
  • Military leave.
  • Released time for children’s education.
  • Community outreach leave.
  • Other paid leave benefits required by state or local law.

Reynolds American Inc. and its affiliated companies are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability status, or any other status protected by law. Applicants who require reasonable accommodation should contact