Counsel (Hybrid) at Protective

This role is ideal for a mid-level attorney with 3 to 5 years of specialized experience in labor and employment law. The perfect candidate has a strong foundati

Work type: hybrid

Location: Birmingham, AL

Salary: $120,000 – $150,000/yr

Type: Full-time

Summary

This role is ideal for a mid-level attorney with 3 to 5 years of specialized experience in labor and employment law. The perfect candidate has a strong foundation in a law firm setting and is ready to transition into an in-house environment where they will serve as a primary legal advisor to a Human Resources department. You should be comfortable navigating complex federal and state regulations like FMLA, ADA, and Title VII. Located in Birmingham, AL, this hybrid position offers a competitive salary range of $120,000–$150,000. It provides a unique opportunity to touch multiple facets of corporate legal work beyond standard litigation, including policy development, immigration visa management, and third-party staffing agreements. **You might be a good fit if you:** * Have a J.D., an active bar license, and at least 3 years of employment law experience. * Enjoy proactive compliance work, such as drafting policies and conducting employee training. * Are comfortable working independently to track evolving state and local labor laws. * Live in or are willing to commute to Birmingham for a hybrid schedule.

Job Description

The work we do has an impact on millions of lives, and you can be a part of it.
We help protect our customers against life’s uncertainties. Regardless of where you work within the company, you’ll be helping provide protection and peace of mind when our customers need it most.

This Counsel position provides legal support to Protective’s Human Resources Department, advising on a variety of employee relations issues and employment laws, such as the FMLA, Title VII, ADA, OSHA, and state and local leave laws.

## Primary Job Functions:

• Assisting the VP, Managing Counsel with advising the Human Resources Department on employment-related legal matters, employee relations issues, and litigation


• Reviewing and maintaining appropriate policies and procedures to ensure ongoing compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws, including employee leave laws, wage and hour laws, anti-discrimination laws, hiring practice laws, and workplace safety requirements


• Tracking federal, state, and local employment laws for compliance purposes


• Assisting the Human Resources Department with employee training to help ensure compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws


• Preparing staffing agency and other third-party worker agreements


• Working with outside immigration law counsel to manage employee visa filings


• Other duties as assigned

• Bachelor’s degree and J.D.


• Currently admitted to a state bar and in good standing


• A minimum of 3-5 years’ experience advising clients on employment laws and related employment issues required


• Law firm experience strongly preferred

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills


• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills


• Ability to work independently and as part of a team


• Self-starter with the ability to multitask in a fast-paced environment


• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, including: Word and Excel

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