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Senior Counsel

Posted Mar 11

Full TimeHybridMinneapolis, Minnesota

Allianz Technology of America is a captive shared service IT provider for the North American operating entities of a large international insurance and financial services company.

Allianz Technology of America has a need for a Senior Counsel to focus on employment and commercial contracting. In this role, a successful candidate will be primarily responsible for day-to-day guidance to Human Resources, business and other teams on employment law and practices. The role may also support the company’s commercial contracting functions, as needed.This role works on complex topics with independence and senior level judgement and decision-making.

The Exciting Dynamics of Senior Counsel:

Diverse Scope of Responsibilities: This role offers an exciting and diverse range of responsibilities covering all aspects of employment law, from wage and hour issues to global mobility and immigration matters. You will have the opportunity to advise on a broad spectrum of employment-related topics, providing a dynamic and intellectually stimulating work environment.

Strategic Legal Problem Solving: As a key player in the organization's legal team, you will be at the forefront of handling all employment law matters, and working collaboratively with the HR function. This role requires strategic problem-solving skills to navigate complex legal issues, offering a stimulating challenge for someone passionate about employment law.

Global Perspective: The role involves supporting employment-based global mobility and immigration matters, and interacting with colleagues around the world, providing an exciting opportunity to work on an international scale. This global perspective adds an extra layer of complexity and interest, making the role ideal for someone who enjoys addressing legal challenges within a diverse and ever-evolving global landscape.

Training and Development Initiatives: The chance to develop and conduct training programs for employees and management is an enriching aspect of this role. You will play a vital role in fostering a culture of legal compliance within the organization, contributing to the professional growth and development of the workforce.

Impact on Organizational Policies: Working closely with HR, you will be instrumental in developing and updating employment policies and procedures, ensuring alignment with legal requirements and industry standards. This role allows you to shape the legal framework within the organization, making a tangible impact on the overall governance and compliance structure

Responsibilities:

Advise Human Resources, senior executives and business leaders on a full range of employment matters, including wage and hour/payroll, employment discrimination, retaliation and accommodation; leaves of absence; wage/hour and payroll; worker classification; data privacy; layoffs and reorganizations; workplace injury; credit and criminal checks; waivers of claims and more. Support company’s employment-based global mobility and immigration matters.
Handle employment-related disputes, including mediation and, if necessary, litigation
Collaborate and manage outside counsel, as needed.
Develop and conduct training programs for employees and management on a variety of relevant employment topics and best practices
Work closely with HR to develop and update employment policies and procedures in line with legal requirements and industry standards
Review, draft and negotiate intercompany and external contracts
Support for Compliance and Privacy, as needed
Supporting other legal needs of organization, including corporate governance

Qualifications:

Advanced degree required: Law degree from ABA-accredited law school
10+ years of in-house or law firm with experience focused on employment law.5 years experience preferred: In-house or Law firm in IT industry.
Experience with commercial contracting preferred