Land O'Lakes, Inc.
Overview
Employment Law Counsel at Land O'Lakes, Inc. This position requires a minimum of three days per week in office (Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday). Role Description
This specialist role is part of a collaborative legal team and will support the Company’s business groups across the organization. The role will provide day-to-day advising on classic employment law subjects including fair employment practices, hiring, performance management, leave and accommodation, guiding investigations, wage and hour compliance, and other workplace subjects. The role will respond to agency charges and will support employment law related litigation. The role interfaces regularly with HR and business professionals across the organization and reports to the lead employment counsel. The role also develops and delivers employment law related trainings to internal clients. The successful candidate will be a strong collaborator with excellent critical thinking and writing skills, and will enjoy working with others while also being able to work independently. The role requires excellent interpersonal communication skills, a strong work ethic, and a mindset that welcomes growth and continuous learning. Land O’Lakes Corporate division encompasses the core operational support for all Land O\'Lakes businesses, including Corporate Strategy, Corporate Communications, Land O’Lakes Foundation, Community Relations, finance, Law, member Relations, Facilities, Event Strategy, Security, Human Resources, information Technology, Corporate Marketing and Government Relations. Responsibilities
Provide day-to-day employment law advice across the organization on issues such as fair employment practices, hiring, performance management, leave and accommodation, and wage and hour matters. Guide investigations and respond to agency charges; support employment law related litigation. Develop and deliver employment law trainings to internal clients. Collaborate with HR and business professionals; communicate complex legal concepts to varied audiences. Qualifications
J.D. from an accredited law school; strong academic credentials. 5 or more years of employment law advising experience. Current membership in at least one state bar; licensed or willingness to become licensed in Minnesota. Ability to work a minimum of three days per week in the office. Preferred Experience
In-house advising experience. Competencies
Ability to analyze and articulate legal concepts to diverse audiences; strong writing, analytical, and communication skills; active listening. Willingness to stay current with evolving employment laws. Strong organizational skills with attention to detail and the ability to balance multiple priorities. Salary
Salary range: $125,000 - $165,000 (note: final offer may vary by location, experience, and other factors). About Land O\'Lakes, Inc.
Land O\'Lakes, Inc. is a Fortune 250, farmer- and member-owned cooperative. We offer competitive benefits including medical, dental, vision, PTO, life & disability insurance, education assistance, a 401(k), and well-being resources. Land O\'Lakes is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE) M/F/Vets/Disabled. The company maintains a drug-free workforce and conducts post-employment drug testing where permitted by policy. Neither Land O’Lakes nor its search firms will contact you to request confidential information by phone or email. If you receive a call or email asking for such information, please do not provide it.
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Employment Law Counsel at Land O'Lakes, Inc. This position requires a minimum of three days per week in office (Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday). Role Description
This specialist role is part of a collaborative legal team and will support the Company’s business groups across the organization. The role will provide day-to-day advising on classic employment law subjects including fair employment practices, hiring, performance management, leave and accommodation, guiding investigations, wage and hour compliance, and other workplace subjects. The role will respond to agency charges and will support employment law related litigation. The role interfaces regularly with HR and business professionals across the organization and reports to the lead employment counsel. The role also develops and delivers employment law related trainings to internal clients. The successful candidate will be a strong collaborator with excellent critical thinking and writing skills, and will enjoy working with others while also being able to work independently. The role requires excellent interpersonal communication skills, a strong work ethic, and a mindset that welcomes growth and continuous learning. Land O’Lakes Corporate division encompasses the core operational support for all Land O\'Lakes businesses, including Corporate Strategy, Corporate Communications, Land O’Lakes Foundation, Community Relations, finance, Law, member Relations, Facilities, Event Strategy, Security, Human Resources, information Technology, Corporate Marketing and Government Relations. Responsibilities
Provide day-to-day employment law advice across the organization on issues such as fair employment practices, hiring, performance management, leave and accommodation, and wage and hour matters. Guide investigations and respond to agency charges; support employment law related litigation. Develop and deliver employment law trainings to internal clients. Collaborate with HR and business professionals; communicate complex legal concepts to varied audiences. Qualifications
J.D. from an accredited law school; strong academic credentials. 5 or more years of employment law advising experience. Current membership in at least one state bar; licensed or willingness to become licensed in Minnesota. Ability to work a minimum of three days per week in the office. Preferred Experience
In-house advising experience. Competencies
Ability to analyze and articulate legal concepts to diverse audiences; strong writing, analytical, and communication skills; active listening. Willingness to stay current with evolving employment laws. Strong organizational skills with attention to detail and the ability to balance multiple priorities. Salary
Salary range: $125,000 - $165,000 (note: final offer may vary by location, experience, and other factors). About Land O\'Lakes, Inc.
Land O\'Lakes, Inc. is a Fortune 250, farmer- and member-owned cooperative. We offer competitive benefits including medical, dental, vision, PTO, life & disability insurance, education assistance, a 401(k), and well-being resources. Land O\'Lakes is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE) M/F/Vets/Disabled. The company maintains a drug-free workforce and conducts post-employment drug testing where permitted by policy. Neither Land O’Lakes nor its search firms will contact you to request confidential information by phone or email. If you receive a call or email asking for such information, please do not provide it.
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