Epam is a leading global provider of digital platform engineering and development servicesWe are committed to having a positive impact on our customers, our employees, and our communitiesWe embrace a dynamic and inclusive cultureHere you will collaborate with multi-national teams, contribute to a myriad of innovative projects that deliver the most creative and cutting-edge solutions, and have an opportunity to continuously learn and growNo matter where you are located, you will join a dedicated, creative, and diverse community that will help you discover your fullest potential.
Description
You are sharp, driven, and inquisitiveYou are excited by the prospect of being a key player in supporting the employment law function at a fast paced and rapidly growing companyYou are confident advising on a broad array of employment law issues and welcome the opportunity to stretch into new substantive areas and geographiesIf this sounds like you, this could be the perfect opportunity to join epam as counsel – employment law, americas, working with our associate general counsel, global employment lawScroll down to learn more about the position’s responsibilities and requirements.
This position may include a flexible or remote work arrangement, but the ideal candidate is located within commuting distance to an epam office such as philadelphia (offices in newtown (bucks county), center city, or conshohocken), boston, or new yorkPeriodic travel to the philadelphia area will be expected.
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What you’ll do
Provide high quality employment law support to hr, talent acquisition, and other client groups, focusing primarily on the us and canada with exposure also to mexico, colombia, and other countries in latin america
Advise on all areas of employment law, including as examples: compliance with federal and local laws (ex: flsa, title vii, ada, fcra), recruitment and hiring, compensation structures, restrictive covenants, contingent workers, leaves of absences and accommodations, investigations, discipline, terminations, and other day to day issues
Support expansion into new geographies by identifying threshold requirements and potential obstacles for hiring, and creating new employment agreements, policies, etc., that align both with business expectations and local laws
Manage litigation by overseeing epam’s position and strategy, external counsel, and spend
Review commercial agreements in the hr-space or which involve employee-centric terms
Proactively author and maintain country-specific handbooks and other hr/employee-related policies, trainings, and templates
Stay abreast of the ever-changing employment law landscape and corresponding industry trends
Establish strong and effective working relationships with business partners in various disciplines
Coordinate with internal and external subject matter experts, including external counsel
Requirements
Jd from an accredited law school with excellent academic credentials
Good standing with at least one state bar
3+ years practicing employment law at a top firm or comparable in-house environment involving both counseling and litigationMulti-state and/or country experience is a plus
Strong written and oral communication skills, especially when explaining complex legal issues to business clients
Ability to liaise with senior managers and proactively influence where appropriate
Sound and practical business judgment
Ability to organize, prioritize and manage numerous projects under deadlines in a fast-paced and demanding work environment
Expertise building and maintaining strong working relationships with internal business clients
Ability to provide quick and efficient services with a strong work ethic
Responsive and friendly, service-oriented “can-do” attitude
Flexible team player, willing to work on a variety of matters
Mix of counseling and litigation experience is a plus
Privacy experience, such as related to ccpa, and other state and federal frameworks is a plus
Fluency in spanish or portuguese is a plus
What we offer
Medical, dental and vision insurance (subsidized)
Health savings account
Flexible spending accounts (healthcare, dependent care, commuter)
Short-term and long-term disability (company provided)
Life and ad&d insurance (company provided)
Employee assistance program
Unlimited access to linkedin learning solutions
Matched 401(k) retirement savings plan
Paid time off
Legal plan and identity theft protection
Accident insurance
Employee discounts
Pet insurance
Additional
Depending on the position, epam employees may need to work at a client worksite or an epam officeTo protect employees and help communities fight the covid-19 pandemic, vaccination is required to visit a epam office in the us, and many of our clients have similar policies in placeDue to this, a covid-19 vaccination may be necessary and when applicable, specific details will be discussed during the interview process which may include providing proof of vaccinationFor candidates with exceptional circumstances that prevent them from getting the covid-19 vaccine, we will offer alternative reasonable accommodation, where possible, which should be coordinated by your recruiter and discussed directly with an hr representative
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