Counsel

$123,645 - $154,556/Yr

Rocket Software - Pierre, SD

Full-time - Senior

Pierre, SD

11-50 employees

Publishing Industries

About the position

The Counsel - Employment role at Rocket Software involves managing legal matters related to employment law and human resources. The position requires collaboration with the Legal Team, People Team, and senior management to ensure compliance with employment practices. The role focuses on providing legal advice, handling employment-related complaints, and driving process improvements while supporting the company's strategic goals.

Responsibilities

• Providing global legal advice and guidance on employment law and human resources matters.
• Performing legal research and analysis on employment law issues.
• Handling employment-related complaints and litigation, and managing corporate business practices related to employment law.
• Providing project direction and supervision of outside counsel on domestic and international matters.
• Driving process and program improvements through best practices and toolkits.
• Analyzing, drafting, negotiating, reviewing, and revising agreements and policies related to employment relationships.
• Monitoring legal developments to ensure timely adjustments to policies and practices.
• Developing and conducting training and workshops on employment law solutions.
• Facilitating employment and labor law support for M&A activities.
• Providing practical legal and strategic counsel to executives on employee-related matters.

Requirements

• Requires a law degree (Juris Doctor or comparable) and admission to practice law in the US or Canada.
• Six or more years of legal experience focused on labor and employment law in a corporate or law firm environment.
• Excellent knowledge of US employment laws and regulations.
• Excellent judgment and integrity in handling sensitive information.
• Superior analytical skills and independent judgment for problem-solving.
• Ability to communicate effectively across various functions and levels.
• Experience in operationalizing legal solutions in a global organization.
• Strong communication, research, writing, and analytical skills.

Benefits

• Extensive paid time off programs (paid holidays, sick, and unlimited vacation time)
• Healthcare coverage options
• Retirement savings with matching contributions
• Life and disability coverage
• Leadership and skills training opportunities
• Two paid work days for off-site training