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Reinsurance Group of America, Incorporated · 5 hours ago

Senior Counsel, Employment Law

Chesterfield, MO

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level

$147K/yr - $219K/yr

6+ years exp

Reinsurance Group of America, Incorporated is a purpose-driven organization focused on life- and health-related solutions. The Senior Counsel, Employment Law will support business operations and strategic initiatives by working closely with global HR teams to manage risk and offer legal solutions.

Financial ServicesHealth InsuranceInsuranceLife InsuranceService Industry

Hiring Manager

David Laws

Responsibilities

Collaborate and communicate with members of the GLC team and business clients to perform advanced assignments and projects involving employment law matters, including global HR policies and practices, performance management, recruiting, hiring, termination, compensation and benefits, as directed

Collaborate and communicate with members of the GLC team and global HR to develop and implement workplace, employment and benefits policies and programs that balance legal risk with business impact, as directed

Proactively support global HR to manage employee relations issues (including with respect to internal investigations and audits, as directed) and to sustain and enhance employment law compliance across multiple jurisdictions

Provide advanced level of timely, high-quality legal advice and assistance to Global Law & Compliance (“GLC”) colleagues and business clients with an emphasis on employee relations, legal compliance, and benefits matters

Proactively support and facilitate business objectives with a responsive, service-oriented attitude and strong work ethic, appropriately escalating matters when necessary

Assist, as assigned, in preparing contracts and other essential legal documents

Apply advanced knowledge and experience to identify legal issues and provide advice on alternatives to mitigate risk to the enterprise while achieving client goals and objectives

Research and analyze legal issues and questions using appropriate resources

Collaborate on other projects as assigned

Qualification

US employment lawsClient counselingLegal document draftingEmployee relationsGlobal business experienceMicrosoft OfficeInterpersonal skillsTime managementTeam collaboration

Required

Law degree from US accredited law school

Bachelor's Degree from accredited university or college

Licensed to practice law in at least one US state

6+ years' experience as an employment and employee benefits attorney in a law firm or in a corporate legal function

Advanced knowledge of US employment laws and regulations

Advanced client counseling skills in translating business needs and problems into viable and accepted solutions

Excellent client service and interpersonal skills, with continual focus and dedication to high level of client service

Excellent skills with respect to drafting, review, proofreading, negotiation, persuasion, and oral and written communication. Demonstrated ability to clearly present appropriate business terminology and concepts

Highly organized and results oriented with strong attention to detail

Strong time management skills and ability to meet deadlines

Ability to set goals, multitask and prioritize workload

Ability to be flexible when needed, take initiative, and demonstrate accountability

Ability to interact and work collaboratively and constructively with people at various levels within and outside the organization

Ability to work well within a team environment and participate in department/team projects

Ability to maintain a high level of confidentiality

Committed to acquiring new skills and knowledge of changing technologies and practices

Proficient knowledge of Microsoft Office applications with an ability to develop and maintain document automation templates, acquire new skills, and knowledge of changing technologies

Preferred

Experience as in-house counsel for a public company providing legal advice and support on all employment law matters

Experience in a global business enterprise with operations on various continents with different legal systems and cultures

Benefits

Annual bonus plan

Long-term equity incentive plan

Full range of health, retirement, and other employee benefits

Company

Reinsurance Group of America, Incorporated

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Reinsurance Group of America, Incorporated (NYSE: RGA) is a global industry leader specializing in life and health reinsurance and financial solutions that help clients effectively manage risk and optimize capital.

Founded in 1973

Chesterfield, Missouri, USA

1001-5000 employees