Fifth Third Bank · 9 hours ago
Assistant General Counsel - Employment
Costa Mesa, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$122K/yr - $262K/yr
10+ years expFifth Third Bank is a leading financial institution seeking an Assistant General Counsel specializing in employment law. The role involves providing legal advice on employment-related issues, managing litigation, and ensuring compliance with California labor laws.
BankingCommercial LendingFinanceFinancial ExchangesFinancial ServicesLendingMedia and EntertainmentMortgage
No H1B
Responsibilities
Provides legal guidance and counsel to specific departments, divisions, line of businesses, etc
Works with representatives from various departments on developing /modifying policies and procedures where necessary. Performs all necessary legal research for area of responsibility
Provides daily counsel on a variety of employment issues, including, but not limited to contingent workers' issues, employee discipline and termination, restructuring, whistleblower laws, wrongful discharge claims Title VII, ADA, ADEA, FMLA, FLSA, NLRA, WARN, OSHA, OFCCP regulations, and related state labor and employment laws
Represents the Bank before federal and state agencies including preparing position statements, appearing at hearings on behalf of the Bank and participating in alternative dispute resolution
Provides day-to-day advice and support to all business units and Human Resources concerning all aspects of the employment relationship, including background checks, compensation matters and benefits with particular focus on California laws and regulations
Manages litigation and works with other in-house counsel to assign cases to appropriate outside counsel. Coordinates litigation list input and status updates. Acts as a liaison with outside law firms
Actively monitors employment related legislation to ensure Bank policies are compliant with the law and provides legal advice and counsel to internal partners on the same
Oversees preparation, filing and tracking of legal documents and proceedings
Investigates or assists in the investigation of complaints or allegations against the Bank
Qualification
Required
Minimum 10 years' experience in a law firm or significant in-house counsel experience preferred
J.D. required and membership in good standing with at least one US State Bar
Excellent interpersonal, negotiation, verbal and written communication and presentation skills
Strong leadership skills and willingness to collaborate, share knowledge, respond quickly to urgent matters and execute proactively
Ability to effectively multitask, be highly organized, and thrive in a deadline-centric environment
Problem resolution and analytical skills and the ability to interact well with all organizational levels
Exposure to senior professionals, executive presence needed
Preferred
Previous leadership experience preferred or equivalent mentorship/management of project work
Benefits
Comprehensive benefits
Differentiated compensation offerings
Company
Fifth Third Bank
Fifth Third Bancorp is a financial services company that specializes in small business, retail banking, and investments. It is a sub-organization of Fifth Third Bank.
10001+ employees
Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
unknown1978-01-13IPO
Leadership Team
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Bryan Preston
Chief Financial Officer
Maria Holmes
VP, Senior Manager Corporate Sponsorship
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