Chloé · 1 week ago
Legal Counsel
NEW YORK
Full-time
Hybrid
Mid, Senior Level
$175K/yr - $195K/yr
4+ years expRichemont is one of the world leaders in the luxury sector, and they are seeking a Legal Counsel to manage all employment-related matters across the Americas Region. The role involves providing legal guidance on employment law, collaborating with HR and management, and ensuring compliance with employment laws and regulations.
BeautyE-CommerceFashion
Responsibilities
Manage sensitive and wide-ranging employment law matters, including counseling on recruiting and hiring, employee relations, performance management, wage and hour compliance, compensation and benefits, commission plans, workplace health & safety, digital and social media, privacy, leaves and accommodations, terminations, workforce restructuring, and other employment related matters
Proactively partner with internal clients and business teams to help them understand employment legal matters, identify and mitigate key risks associated with employment issues, and provide quick, concise, and commercially-focused legal advice with respect to employment matters
Liaise with HR on employee complaints and investigations
In partnership with the VP, Legal and external counsel, provide legal guidance and management of litigations, agency complaints, and regulatory audits or related matters (e.g., EEOC, DFEH, DOL) that pertain to employment laws and regulations
Draft, review and negotiate employment-related agreements (e.g., independent contractor, staffing agency, severance, restrictive covenants)
Counsel and support HR with developing, implementing, and managing employment-related policies, guidelines, processes, and trainings
Monitor and advise on changes to federal, state, and local employment laws and regulations
Interface with and manage outside counsel relationships
Develop and conduct employment law trainings (live and online)
Qualification
Required
J.D. required from a leading recognized law school; strong academic credentials
Must be a member of at least one state bar in good standing (NY strongly preferred)
Minimum of 4-6 years of employment law experience, preferably gained through a combination of law firm and in-house roles of increasing visibility and responsibility
Deep experience advising clients on employment laws across the U.S. (including California and New York)
Ability to think like a businessperson, to integrate legal and business issues and to partner with business leaders
Must be able to manage multiple projects simultaneously, and organize workload to meet organizational timelines in a fast paced, very high-growth environment
Collaborative nature with strong interpersonal skills and good sense of humor
Strong team-working and project management skills, combined with ability to work as part of a cross functional team in a complex matrix environment
With flexible work policies, must be able to regularly work in-person in New York City corporate office
Ability to travel domestically and internationally, as needed
Preferred
Preference for international experience in the Americas or a strong willingness to learn international employment law (including Canada, Mexico, and Brazil)
Experience in retail or consumer products industries preferred
Benefits
Medical, dental, and vision programs
Health savings and flexible spending accounts
Access to the employee assistance program
Life insurance
Disability benefits
401(k) with employer match
Wellness reimbursement benefit
Paid time off
Volunteer time off days
Company
Chloé
Women Forward. For a Fairer Future.
1001-5000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Laurent Malecaze
Chief Executive Officer
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