General Counsel, Employment Law

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We welcome all makers, forward thinkers, and problem solvers who are looking for a place to do their best work. And if that's you we would love to have you join us!

Job Description

As General Counsel, Employment Law, you will provide practical legal advice to Rockwell Automation's Human Resources function and business leaders in a wide variety of employment law matters.

The General Counsel, Employment Law leads the employment law team and partners closely with colleagues in Rockwell's Office of General Counsel globally on labor and employment law matters. The General Counsel, Employment Law will counsel stakeholders regarding matters arising throughout the employee life-cycle, including, for example, background checks, accommodations and leaves of absence, and discipline and termination decisions. The General Counsel, Employment Law will also provide guidance to the HR leadership team in developing and implementing global and local strategies to support compliance and risk mitigation. The General Counsel, Employment Law will also engage and oversea outside counsel in connection with employment litigation and audits. This role will be highly collaborative across multiple functions and business units to support HR compliance activities.

You will report to the VP, Law, Chief Compliance Officer, and Ombuds and be located in Milwaukee, WI.

• Oversee the company's employment law compliance across business, functions, and regions
• Serve as legal counsel for Rockwell Automation's Human Resources function, understanding and supporting strategic business objectives and acting as a trusted advisor and business partner in achieving these objectives
• Provide proactive counseling on employment law compliance, including daily advice on matters such as background checks, accommodation requests, discipline and discharge;
• Provide guidance in connection with investigations into allegations of discrimination or non-compliance
• Draft responses to agency charges of discrimination and prepare submissions in response to government audits
• Manage outside counsel in connection with federal court litigation
• Revise policies and procedures regarding a variety of human resources and employment law topics
• Participate in due diligence to identify employment law risks in connection with mergers and acquisitions
• Monitor new and evolving employment laws globally, proactively define required actions, and implement compliance initiatives.

• A Juris Doctorate degree or equivalent from an accredited law school (either U.S. or foreign jurisdiction) and all required licensing and credentials to serve as a practicing lawyer in Wisconsin.
• Admission in good standing to the bar of at least one state in the United States
• Legal authorization to work in the United States. We will not sponsor individuals for employment visas, now or in the future, for this job opening.

• Typically requires a minimum of 12 years of law firm or in-house experience, including in employment law.
• Experience providing proactive counseling to business leaders.
• Experience defending against agency and federal court claims.
• Experience with mergers and acquisitions.
• Experience advising a global company.
• Sound legal and business judgment and the ability to balance risk with legal and business considerations.
• Prioritize developing relationships and trust with stakeholders.

• Health Insurance including Medical, Dental and Vision
• 401k
• Paid Time off
• Parental and Caregiver Leave
• Flexible Work Schedule where you will work with your manager to enjoy a work schedule that can be flexible with your personal life.
• To learn more about our benefits package, please visit at www.raquickfind.com.

We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender, gender identity or expression, or veteran status. We are proud to be an equal opportunity workplace.

At Rockwell Automation we are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive and authentic workplace, so if you're excited about this role but your experience doesn't align perfectly with every qualification in the job description, we encourage you to apply anyway. You may be just the right person for this or other roles.

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We are an Equal Opportunity Employer including disability and veterans.

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Rockwell Automation's hybrid policy aligns that employees are expected to work at a Rockwell location at least Mondays, Tuesdays, and Thursdays unless they have a business obligation out of the office.