Employment Attorney

Job Description

Job Description

Robert Half is partnering with a Well-Known Company, and sourcing for an experienced Employment Attorney to provide long-term coverage in a contract / temporary capacity. This role requires deep expertise in U.S. employment law, with a focus on leave of absence policies and compliance across all states.

Responsibilities :

• Provide comprehensive legal guidance on U.S. employment law matters, including leave of absence policies and compliance.
• Actively participate in weekly meetings with HR, business unit leaders, and the Leave Team to address leave-related issues.
• Draft and review separation agreements to ensure legal accuracy and compliance.
• Conduct in-depth legal research on state-specific leave laws, keeping policies updated with recent regulatory changes across all 50 states.
• Assist with the development and refinement of employment policies to align with current legal standards.
• Offer specialized advice and insights on California employment law and leave policies.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to address legal implications of employee leave and separation.
• Maintain up-to-date knowledge of evolving employment regulations and trends.
• Provide strategic input on policy frameworks to ensure legal compliance and operational efficiency.
• Extensive knowledge of U.S. employment law, with emphasis on leave of absence regulations.
• Proven experience in conducting legal research and drafting employment-related agreements.
• Familiarity with California employment law is highly preferred.
• Strong ability to interpret and apply state-specific employment regulations.
• Excellent communication skills to effectively collaborate with HR and business leaders.
• Demonstrated ability to develop and refine employment policies.
• Capability to manage multiple tasks and prioritize effectively in a fast-paced environment.
• Juris Doctor (JD) degree and active bar membership in the United States.