Paychex · 1 week ago
Corporate Counsel - EPLI
St. Petersburg, FL
Contract
Hybrid
Mid Level
$127K/yr - $166K/yr
3+ years expPaychex is a leading provider of HR, payroll, and benefits solutions for American businesses. The Corporate Counsel - EPLI will manage employment practices liability insurance claims and litigation, oversee outside counsel, provide legal support to staff, and stay current with employment law developments.
AccountingBookkeeping and PayrollFinancial ServicesHuman ResourcesSoftware
Responsibilities
Oversee outside counsel defending employment claims filed with agencies and in court throughout the United States, including managing budgets, reviewing and approving invoices, and contributing to and approving strategy, pleadings, motions, discovery, and settlement
Interface with carrier including with respect to coverage issues, assignment of counsel, and settlement authority
Maintain reporting and provide analysis on performance of EPLI program
Provide legal support and advice to non-attorney EPLI staff
Train and otherwise interface with internal and external stakeholders to increase effectiveness of EPLI program
Stay current with legal and industry developments relating to employment laws and litigation trends across the country
Other responsibilities may be assigned
Qualification
Required
Juris Doctor (JD)
Admission to bar in good standing
Minimum three years of relevant experience (required), experience with employment claims and insurance (preferred)
Ability to manage high claims volume proactively
Ability to partner effectively with internal and external stakeholders
Excellent communication, analytic, and strategic thinking skills
Preferred
Experience with employment claims and insurance
Benefits
Medical coverage
Virtual wellness classes
Tuition reimbursement
401(k) + employer match
Adoption assistance
Financial assistance
Paid time off
Company holidays
Culture days
Comprehensive work-life balance programs
Ongoing learning opportunities
Paid time off for volunteerism
Company
Paychex
Paychex is a human capital management company that delivers advisory solutions in human resources, employee benefit solutions, and payroll.
10001+ employees
Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$4.2B2025-04-08Post Ipo Debt· $4.2B
1983-08-29IPO
Leadership Team
John Gibson
President and Chief Executive Officer
Robert L. Schrader
Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer
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