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Are you a seasoned attorney interested in growing with an industry leader? Are you eager to make a lasting impact by supporting some of the nation's most cherished nonprofit organizations? If so, then check out this open role of In-House Counsel at Moore – the nation's leader in creating data-driven human connections.

Moore provides strategy, creative, production, media, data, and analytics services powered by an ongoing investment in next-generation artificial intelligence and machine learning. Check out www.WeAreMoore.com for more information.

At Moore, you will:

• Do meaningful, life-changing work every day by supporting the nation’s most beloved nonprofits and service organizations.
• Join the largest marketing and fundraising company in North America serving the nonprofit industry where we prioritize innovation and professional growth.
• Collaborate with industry subject matter experts with over 5,000 employees across the enterprise.
• Earn a competitive salary and have access to comprehensive health, wellness, and retirement benefits.
• Enjoy paid holidays and generous paid time off, ensuring you have the time and space to recharge and pursue your other passions.

We're currently seeking In-House Counsel to join our legal department. The role involves providing expert guidance to HR and business leaders on a range of employment-related matters, including leaves of absences, discipline and terminations, reasonable accommodations, restrictive covenants, separation agreements, corporate reorganizations, employee relations issues, wage and hour compliance, contingent worker issues, and EEO and diversity matters. The position includes leading or supporting internal investigations to ensure the integrity of the company culture.

In-House Legal Counsel is responsible for cultivating strong relationships with business partners, collaborating with various divisions to achieve company objectives. The role also involves managing external legal work in collaboration with external counsel to ensure seamless legal support. Regular interaction with key functional areas such as human resources, security, and enterprise leaders is essential.

In-House Legal Counsel collaborates across legal and business functions to add value, manage risk, and safeguard the company's reputation. Additionally, the role requires participation as the legal representative in cross-functional projects and initiatives, contributing expertise to multifaceted challenges. Team collaboration is emphasized, fostering a culture of teamwork and shared success within the organization.

Location: Hybrid from our Westminster, CO office

Salary Range: $155,000 - $175,000 annually*

*Actual compensation offer to candidate may vary from posted hiring range based upon geographic location, work experience, education, and/or skill level.

What you’ll do:

• Strategic counsel: Provide expert guidance to HR and business leaders on a wide array of employment-related matters, such as leaves of absences, discipline and terminations, reasonable accommodations, restrictive covenants, separation agreements, corporate reorganizations, employee relations issues, wage and hour compliance, contingent worker issues, and EEO and diversity matters.
• Investigative leadership: Lead or support internal investigations, ensuring the integrity of our company culture.
• Strategic partnering: Cultivate strong relationships with our business partners, working collaboratively with various divisions to drive the achievement of our company's objectives.
• External legal oversight: Manage and oversee legal work in collaboration with external counsel, ensuring a seamless legal support system.
• Cross-functional interaction: Engage in regular and significant interaction with key functional areas, including human resources, security, and other enterprise leaders, as the need arises.
• Efficiencies: Collaborate seamlessly across legal and business functions to add value, manage risk, and safeguard the company's reputation.
• Project Involvement: Act as the legal representative on various cross-functional projects and initiatives, contributing your expertise to multifaceted challenges.
• Team Collaboration: Work cohesively with key functional groups within Moore, fostering a culture of teamwork and shared success.

What you’ll bring to the role:

• A Juris Doctor degree from an accredited institution and be an active member in good standing of the Colorado bar.
• 5+ years of experience, either from a law firm or an in-house corporate legal department. In-house corporate legal department experience is strongly preferred.
• Deep knowledge of state and federal laws and regulations related to employment law issues, encompassing Title VII, ADEA, ADA, FLSA, and FMLA. Familiarity with NLRA and OSHA is a plus.
• Broad expertise in the legal intricacies of employment claims, spanning wage and hour matters, discrimination, retaliation, FMLA, and restrictive covenant agreements.

You’ll be a top candidate if you also:

• Thrive in a fast-paced organization, where adaptability and agility are key.
• Demonstrate the ability to manage and prioritize multiple issues and projects with remarkable responsiveness.
• Exhibit outstanding judgment when it comes to proactively communicating, escalating issues, and proposing effective solutions.

Moore is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status. Moore is also committed to compliance with all fair employment practices regarding citizenship and immigration status.