Employment Lawyer Resume Samples

Description :

1. Provided clear, timely, and professional legal advice and representation to members and officers.
2. Conducted and managed a mixed caseload of straightforward legal work, including preparing and drafting legal documents efficiently and effectively with minimal supervision.
3. Prepared instructions and briefs to Counsel/external legal advisors.
4. Attended meetings to provide legal, procedural, and constitutional advice as required.
5. Assisted more senior Lawyers with complex cases.
6. Maintained good working relationships with the allocated business area.
7. Kept up to date on relevant legislation, case law, codes of practice, and policy, ensuring continuing competence.

Experience

0-2 Years

Level

Entry Level

Education

J.D

Description :

1. Contributed to the development of a customer-focused legal service.
2. Managed own workload, ensuring files are maintained regularly, and matters are reviewed.
3. Escalated emerging risks or legal issues within the Legal Services team for early resolution or mitigation.
4. Provided clear summaries of the current position on casework to senior team members.
5. Identified areas of non-compliance with legal or institutional policies, escalating within the team.
6. Took responsibility for key tasks within departmental project work.
7. Designed and delivered training courses and self-help materials to support non-legal colleagues.

Experience

10+ Years

Level

Senior

Education

LLB

Description :

1. Ensured self-help resources provided by the Legal Services team were current and arranged for updating as appropriate.
2. Applied resources in a proportionate way to tasks, ensuring optimal use of time.
3. Identified areas for improvements in existing processes to generate efficiencies for the Legal Services team.
4. Conducted legal research into past cases and documents.
5. Drafted and prepared claims, employment contracts, or other legal documentation.
6. Provided legal advice to clients.
7. Negotiated on behalf of clients.

Experience

7-10 Years

Level

Management

Education

JD

Description :

1. Represented clients in court and tribunal hearings.
2. Worked in the best interests of employers and employees.
3. Kept up to date with new developments in employment legislation.
4. Advised clients on aspects of the law relating to their cases.
5. Researched documents and previous cases to create legal arguments.
6. Drafted or preparing legal documentation, such as contracts or claims.
7. Conducted negotiations on behalf of clients.

Experience

0-2 Years

Level

Junior

Education

LLB

Description :

1. Ensured that agreements are implemented.
2. Represented clients or instructed barristers on the case.
3. Took instructions from clients.
4. Supervised the training of junior employment lawyers.
5. Worked closely with human resources to provide guidance and counsel to all business units regarding employment matters.
6. Investigated highly sensitive employee relations issues and regulatory, investigations related to employment matters.
7. Partnered with human resources to advise and assist business units with restructurings, redundancies, and layoffs.

Experience

0-2 Years

Level

Junior

Education

JD

Description :

1. Collaborated with cross-functional teams to support and maintain compliance with all relevant laws as they relate to company handbooks, global policies and procedures, and affirmative action plans.
2. Provided employment-related support on transactional matters including contract drafting and negotiation, acquisition-related advice, and review of compensation and benefits plans.
3. Analyzed casework trends to produce strategic, proactive recommendations to HR and the business to proactively address and mitigate risk.
4. Proactively monitored employment laws and provided and advised of developments that may affect the company.
5. Represented the company in contract negotiations, mediation, and settlement meetings.
6. Preferred applicants will be individuals with experience to assist with all matters both domestically and internationally.
7. Assisted human resources in reviewing and implementing human resources compliance training programs such as sexual harassment and wage and hour.

Experience

7-10 Years

Level

Consultant

Education

JD

Description :

1. Built scalable and sustainable processes, policies, and frameworks for providing legal input.
2. Managed outside counsel on advisory matters and employment-related litigation.
3. Coordinated with the Compliance and Ethics Team as needed on employment matters.
4. Supported employee relations and DEI initiatives of the company.
5. Developed and advised on management and employee training programs.
6. Advised on structuring employee benefits and incentives in line with the applicable laws and prevailing best practices to ensure good governance.
7. Supported in employee communications and other documents and research papers and should be able to discuss and interpret relevant laws regulations and case law.

Experience

7-10 Years

Level

Consultant

Education

LLB

Description :

1. Handled employee investigations independently and collaborated with HR and the ER team.
2. Drafted, assessed, analyzed, negotiated, and finalized contracts and agreements.
3. Negotiated transactions and agreements governing licensing, leasing, partnerships, and strategic alliances with outside business entities and organizations.
4. Developed, implemented, and maintained asset protection strategies and legal risk.
5. Managed and mentors junior legal staff.
6. Guided strategic and financial decision-making.
7. Helped to guide and shape policy regarding personnel.

Experience

7-10 Years

Level

Management

Education

LLB

Description :

1. Advised staff on intellectual property and privacy law.
2. Oversaw and negotiated interactions with outside counsel.
3. Guided business on property leasing and purchasing agreements.
4. Advised senior staff on regulatory policy as it relates to business operations.
5. Negotiated with clients to come to an agreement on all terms of employment including salary, benefits, and other compensation.
6. Compiled and reviewed employment policies, handbooks, and manuals to ensure compliance with federal and state laws.
7. Drafted employment contracts, severance agreements, non-disclosure agreements (NDAs), arbitration agreements, and other legal documents related to hiring new employees.

Experience

2-5 Years

Level

Executive

Education

J.D

Description :

1. Communicated with clients to discuss legal matters and prepare them for court proceedings or meetings with opposing counsel.
2. Prepared legal briefs and other written materials related to cases for trial or other proceedings.
3. Conducted investigations to gather evidence for cases, including interviewing witnesses and reviewing documents.
4. Prepared cases for trial by collecting evidence from clients, interviewing witnesses, and researching legal issues.
5. Represented clients in court during trials or hearings by conducting discovery and other activities related to litigation.
6. Drafted settlement agreements and negotiated settlements with opposing counsel on behalf of clients.
7. Reviewed workplace policies and procedures on topics such as bullying and harassment.

Experience

7-10 Years

Level

Consultant

Education

JD