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Overview

This is a remote role that may be hired in several markets across the United States, does require quarterly travel to our corporate office in Raleigh, NC.

This position provides legal advice and counsel regarding Human Resources (HR) legal matters. Serves as a resource on legal issues related to policies, employee relations, compliance and processes. Provides support in negotiating the resolution of disputes or claims. Drafts contracts and other legal instruments utilized throughout the bank. Maintains a strong knowledge of laws, regulations, and business operations in order to address complex legal matters.

Responsibilities

• Legal Support - Provides support to HR Governance management and associates in order to minimize legal risks and losses. Consults with both internal and external counsel on the resolution of legal matters.
• Business Support - Performs a range of tasks and consulting with HR. Effectively consults and communicates instructions on the handling of specific transactions or other sensitive matters. Develops and implements policies and procedures utilized across the enterprise.
• Documentation - Drafts, negotiates, and maintains contracts or other transaction-specific legal documentation. Develops new legal forms and templates.
• Policy Resource - Monitors federal and state laws, regulations, and court opinions to determine their impact on HR legal matters. Translates complex legal matters into easily understood concepts for associates.

Qualifications

Juris Doctor (JD) Degree and 6 years of experience in General Practice or in-house specific to employment law required

Preference given to those admitted to California bar and/or extensive understanding of California employment law and willingness to work Pacific Time Zone hours.

Preferred Experience

In house advice and counsel experience in employment law at a large financial institution.

Broad experience to include risk-adjusted advice and counsel on employment law related matters including performance management, terminations, leaves of absence and accommodations, workplace investigations, benefits plans, executive compensation, M&A, immigration, wage and hour, labor, restrictive covenants, employment litigation.

This job posting is expected to remain active for 45 days from the initial posting date listed above. If it is necessary to extend this deadline, the posting will remain active as appropriate. Job postings may come down early due to business need or a high volume of applicants.

The base pay for this position is generally between $141,500 and $245,000. Actual starting base pay will be determined based on skills, experience, location, and other non-discriminatory factors permitted by law. For some roles, total compensation may also include variable incentives, bonuses, benefits, and/or other awards as outlined in the offer of employment.

First Citizens benefits programs are designed to meet our associates where they are in life. Full-time associates (20+ hours) are offered a comprehensive benefits program, with customized offerings, including those designed to support families, however defined. More information regarding our benefits offerings can be found here: https://jobs.firstcitizens.com/benefits