Milliman · 22 hours ago
Employment Counsel (US Employment Laws)
United States
Full-time
Remote
Senior Level
$132K/yr - $250K/yr
5+ years expMilliman is a global corporate services firm seeking an experienced Employment Counsel specializing in US Employment Laws to provide strategic legal guidance on employment matters. The role involves collaborating with HR and business leaders to ensure compliance, manage risk, and support growth across multiple jurisdictions.
AnalyticsConsultingInsurTech
No H1B
Responsibilities
Serve as point of contact to human resources and provide SME support to operations on labor and employment matters in the US
Provide advice and counsel to management and HR professionals on all aspects of day-to-day employment-related matters, including hiring and termination issues, discrimination, harassment, retaliation, reasonable accommodations, leaves of absence, wage and hour issues, restrictive covenants, and employee investigations
Review legislative trends and remain up to date on changes in the law to proactively advise the business
Conducts research on legal matters, drafts legal memoranda, and provides legal advice to HR and the business
Manage employment litigation, develop strategy, facilitate discovery, and consult on key decisions. Advise on employment disputes and regulatory complaints (EEOC, NLRB, MCAD, etc.), and manage outside counsel for some litigation matters
Represent the Company in mediations and negotiate settlement agreements
Develop, provide, and deliver proactive training to Human Resources professionals and business leaders on a wide variety of employment law matters
Provide analysis and counsel on US labor and employment issues, including recruitment, hiring, discipline, reorganizations, terminations, training, policies, handbooks, compensation, and benefits
Support M&A due diligence and integration, providing employment-related risk assessments and guidance
Collaborate with HR and leadership to align legal strategies with business objectives and foster a strong compliance culture
Collaborate with the compliance and data privacy teams to advise on implementation of changes or programs within the US
Serve as a legal representative on committees and special projects as requested
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree. Juris Doctor (JD) from an accredited law school
The ideal candidate must have an active membership in any U.S. State Bar
The ideal candidate must have minimum 5 years of US employment law experience
The ideal candidate must have a combination of experience in both law firm and in a corporate setting
The ideal candidate must have experience with multistate employment matters
The ideal candidate must have strong understanding of US federal and state labor and employment statutes and compliance frameworks
The ideal candidate must have expertise in drafting and negotiating employment-related agreements and policies
Must have excellent communication, negotiation, and interpersonal skills
Must be able to balance business needs and corporate goals within the appropriate legal framework and with a large emphasis on compliance
Must provide strategic high-level legal counsel as a partner to senior business leaders and Human Resources professionals
Must possess good business judgment and risk mitigation skills
Must be able to prioritize and manage numerous matters simultaneously
Benefits
Medical, Dental and Vision – Coverage for employees, dependents, and domestic
Employee Assistance Program (EAP) – Confidential support for personal and work-related
401(k) Plan – Includes a company matching program and profit-sharing
Discretionary Bonus Program – Recognizing employee
Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) – Pre-tax savings for dependent care, transportation, and eligible medical expenses.
Paid Time Off (PTO) – Begins accruing on the first day of Full-time employees accrue 15 days per year, and employees working less than full-time accrue PTO on a prorated basis.
Holidays – A minimum of 10 paid holidays per
Family Building Benefits – Includes adoption and fertility
Paid Parental Leave – Up to 12 weeks of paid leave for employees who meet eligibility
Life Insurance & AD&D – 100% of premiums covered by
Short-Term and Long-Term Disability – Fully paid by
Company
Milliman
Milliman is a risk management, benefits, and technology firm that offers insurance and retirement services.
1001-5000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Kathy Kalstrup
Chief Operating Officer
Amy Litton
DC Operations Support Consultant
Recent News
2026-01-11
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