American Red Cross
Litigation and Labor & Employment Counsel (work from home)
American Red Cross, Granite Heights, Wisconsin, United States
Litigation and Labor & Employment Counsel (work from home)
Remote. U.S. based. 100% remote. Attendance at occasional DC meetings required.
Job Description American Red Cross Office of General Counsel seeks an experienced attorney to provide comprehensive labor and employment counsel and support general litigation matters. This role combines proactive legal guidance, compliance monitoring, and hands‑on matter management. Working as part of a collaborative team of five attorneys and two paralegals and partnering closely with HR and leaders across all lines of business, this attorney will play a key role in ensuring employment practices are legally sound, fair, and aligned with the organization’s mission.
Responsibilities
Work with business managers to provide advice, counsel, and strategic guidance on regulatory issues, legal risk, and risk mitigation across a range of legal areas, with a primary focus on labor and employment law.
Provide proactive legal counsel to HR on a broad range of employment issues, including employee discipline and termination, disability and accommodation, leaves of absence, reorganizations, recruiting and hiring, background checks, compensation and benefits, wage and hour compliance, and workplace investigations.
Monitor, interpret, and advise on implementation of newly issued federal, state, and local employment laws and regulations. Draft and deliver clear, practical communications to support compliance, including stakeholder notices, FAQs, and training materials.
Manage employment and other business disputes—including lawsuits, EEOC and state agency charges, and other administrative proceedings—by selecting outside counsel, driving case strategy, partnering with counsel to draft and edit pleadings and briefs, and conducting discovery. Participate in mediations and settlement negotiations.
Respond to subpoenas and document requests by leading and coordinating the process, advising on scope, ensuring protection of privilege and confidentiality, and collaborating with HR and business partners to collect and review responsive documents.
Participate on cross‑functional teams to develop and implement programs. Identify and respond to legal issues to ensure legal and business objectives are met. Conduct legal research as needed to support the development of sound recommendations and strategies.
Maintain an ongoing working knowledge of a broad array of laws and regulations applicable to the employment function, including but not limited to Title VII, ADEA, OWBPA, ADA, FMLA, ERISA, FLSA, NLRA, and employee classification issues, and related state and local requirements.
Handle general litigation matters as needed.
Qualifications
J.D. from an accredited law school.
License to practice and in good standing in a U.S. state bar.
5+ years of relevant legal experience.
Demonstrated commitment to cross‑functional collaboration.
Excellent research, writing, analysis, and time management skills.
Nimble, curious, and a fast learner, with exceptional problem‑solving and decision‑making abilities.
Superior oral and written communication skills.
Combination of candidate’s education and general experience satisfies requirements so long as the total years equate to description’s minimum education and general experience years combined (management experience cannot be substituted).
Benefits Medical, Dental, Vision plans; Health Spending Accounts & Flexible Spending Accounts; PTO: Starting at 15 days a year; Paid Holidays: 11 comprised of 6 core holidays & 5 floating holidays; 401K with up to 6% match; Paid Family Leave; Employee Assistance; Disability and Insurance: Short + Long Term; Service Awards and recognition.
EEO Statement The American Red Cross is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.
Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers, San Diego Fair Chance Ordinance, the California Fair Chance Act and any other applicable state and local laws.
AmeriCorps, the federal agency that brings people together through service…American Red Cross is proud to be an EONS partner and share our employment opportunities with the network of organizations.
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Job Description American Red Cross Office of General Counsel seeks an experienced attorney to provide comprehensive labor and employment counsel and support general litigation matters. This role combines proactive legal guidance, compliance monitoring, and hands‑on matter management. Working as part of a collaborative team of five attorneys and two paralegals and partnering closely with HR and leaders across all lines of business, this attorney will play a key role in ensuring employment practices are legally sound, fair, and aligned with the organization’s mission.
Responsibilities
Work with business managers to provide advice, counsel, and strategic guidance on regulatory issues, legal risk, and risk mitigation across a range of legal areas, with a primary focus on labor and employment law.
Provide proactive legal counsel to HR on a broad range of employment issues, including employee discipline and termination, disability and accommodation, leaves of absence, reorganizations, recruiting and hiring, background checks, compensation and benefits, wage and hour compliance, and workplace investigations.
Monitor, interpret, and advise on implementation of newly issued federal, state, and local employment laws and regulations. Draft and deliver clear, practical communications to support compliance, including stakeholder notices, FAQs, and training materials.
Manage employment and other business disputes—including lawsuits, EEOC and state agency charges, and other administrative proceedings—by selecting outside counsel, driving case strategy, partnering with counsel to draft and edit pleadings and briefs, and conducting discovery. Participate in mediations and settlement negotiations.
Respond to subpoenas and document requests by leading and coordinating the process, advising on scope, ensuring protection of privilege and confidentiality, and collaborating with HR and business partners to collect and review responsive documents.
Participate on cross‑functional teams to develop and implement programs. Identify and respond to legal issues to ensure legal and business objectives are met. Conduct legal research as needed to support the development of sound recommendations and strategies.
Maintain an ongoing working knowledge of a broad array of laws and regulations applicable to the employment function, including but not limited to Title VII, ADEA, OWBPA, ADA, FMLA, ERISA, FLSA, NLRA, and employee classification issues, and related state and local requirements.
Handle general litigation matters as needed.
Qualifications
J.D. from an accredited law school.
License to practice and in good standing in a U.S. state bar.
5+ years of relevant legal experience.
Demonstrated commitment to cross‑functional collaboration.
Excellent research, writing, analysis, and time management skills.
Nimble, curious, and a fast learner, with exceptional problem‑solving and decision‑making abilities.
Superior oral and written communication skills.
Combination of candidate’s education and general experience satisfies requirements so long as the total years equate to description’s minimum education and general experience years combined (management experience cannot be substituted).
Benefits Medical, Dental, Vision plans; Health Spending Accounts & Flexible Spending Accounts; PTO: Starting at 15 days a year; Paid Holidays: 11 comprised of 6 core holidays & 5 floating holidays; 401K with up to 6% match; Paid Family Leave; Employee Assistance; Disability and Insurance: Short + Long Term; Service Awards and recognition.
EEO Statement The American Red Cross is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.
Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers, San Diego Fair Chance Ordinance, the California Fair Chance Act and any other applicable state and local laws.
AmeriCorps, the federal agency that brings people together through service…American Red Cross is proud to be an EONS partner and share our employment opportunities with the network of organizations.
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