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    Senior Counsel, Employment and Immigration Law - New York, United States - Macy's, Inc.

    Macy's, Inc.
    Macy's, Inc. New York, United States

    1 week ago

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    Description
    Bring Your Amazing Self to Work

    At Macy's, Inc. we're on a mission to create a brighter future with bold representation for all. This is our Mission Every One. We know that each person here is unique. So we respect and invest in each individual to create growth, pride, and satisfaction.

    If we are able to bring our whole selves to work, it translates into a more abundant and wider array of ideas and energy for all to benefit from.

    Our success will be built on amazing colleagues, working together.

    Job Overview


    The Senior Counsel, Employment Law, is a member of the in-house Employment and Benefits Law Team, overseeing all aspects of Macy's nationwide employment law practice.

    In this role, they engage in extensive direct client interaction and handle complex legal matters.

    They advise and support cross-functional teams across Macy's, Bloomingdale's, and Bluemercury, addressing a wide range of employment-related legal issues, including compliance, disciplinary matters, layoffs, accommodations, and more.

    With a focus on staying up-to-date with existing and emerging employment laws, they provide practical and understandable advice to ensure compliance and mitigate risks.

    This position offers a flexible work schedule with options for a hybrid or remote presence.

    What You Will Do


    • Provide advice and support to cross-functional teams across Macy's, Bloomingdale's, and Bluemercury on a wide range of employment-related legal matters. These include discharge and discipline issues, legal compliance training, compliance audits, layoffs, furloughs, leaves of absence, non-compete agreements, severance plan administration, immigration compliance, discrimination and harassment matters, wage and hour issues, employment testing, policy review, and employee education and training.
    • Supervise and develop a paralegal responsible for immigration matters, including I-9 compliance and employment-based immigrant visas.
    • Track and provide practical advice on existing and emerging federal, state, and local employment laws, such as discrimination laws (Title VII, ADA, PDA, ADEA, OWBPA, USERRA), leave laws (FMLA), wage and hour laws (FLSA), worker's compensation laws, workplace safety laws, and labor laws (NLRA), among others.
    • Monitor employment law trends and best practices within the retail industry and determine their applicability across the company.
    • Ensure cross-functional teams understand the employment law implications of innovative business projects and technologies during development and implementation. Provide support on other legal areas and initiatives as required.
    • Maintain regular, dependable attendance and punctuality.
    • Perform other duties as assigned.
    Skills You Will Need

    Legal Expertise:

    Demonstrated proficiency in employment law, including a comprehensive understanding of federal, state, and local regulations, such as discrimination laws, leave laws, wage and hour laws, worker's compensation laws, workplace safety laws, and labor laws.


    Advisory and Counseling Skills:

    Ability to provide clear, practical, and understandable advice on a wide range of employment-related legal matters to cross-functional teams at various levels within the organization.


    Analytical and Problem-Solving Skills:

    Strong ability to analyze legal and factual issues, balance business needs and risks, and provide focused advice to address complex legal matters effectively.


    Communication Skills:

    Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the capacity to communicate legal concepts clearly and concisely to both internal and external stakeholders.


    Relationship Building:

    Proven ability to build and maintain excellent relationships with colleagues across different functional areas and levels of the organization.


    Independence and Creativity:
    Capability to work independently, think creatively, and apply strategic and technical approaches to legal issues.

    Leadership and Interpersonal Skills:
    Strong leadership, facilitation, and interpersonal skills, enabling collaboration and effective communication across functional lines and organizational levels.

    Results Orientation:
    Agile and entrepreneurial mindset with a focus on achieving results and driving successful outcomes in a fast-paced environment.

    Who You Are


    • Dedicated to fulfilling ideals of diversity, inclusion, and respect that Macy's aspires to achieve every day in every way.
    • Candidates with a J.D. from an accredited law school and who are licensed to practice law (and in good standing) in at least one state are encouraged to apply.
    • 10+ years of relevant law firm or in-house experience in the practice of employment law.
    • Regularly required to sit, talk, hear; use hands/fingers to touch, handle, and feel. Occasionally required to move about the workplace and reach with hands and arms. Requires close vision.
    • Able to work a flexible schedule based on department and company needs.
    What We Can Offer You


    • An inclusive, challenging, and refreshingly fun work environment
    • Competitive pay and benefits rooted in principles of equity
    • Performance incentives and annual merit review
    • Merchandise discounts
    • Health and Wellness Benefits across medical, dental, vision, and additional insurance
    • Retirement Savings Plan with 401k match opportunity
    • Employee Assistance Program (mental health counseling and legal/financial advice)
    • Resources for continuous learning, career growth, and leadership development
    • 8 paid holidays
    • Paid Time Off (first year prorated depending on start date)
    • Tuition reimbursement program
    • Guild education benefit funds 100% of tuition, books, and fees in designated programs
    • Colleague Resource Groups (CRGs) and give-back/volunteer opportunities
    • Empowerment and autonomy to perform impactful work with tangible results
    About Macy's


    Now is an exciting time for a Macy's career as we continue to focus on creating exciting and memorable experiences for every Macy's customer, whether their journey starts online or in the store.

    Our opportunities in Sales, Merchandise, Operations, Customer Service, Warehouse, Marketing, and other areas let you express your creativity and commitment to excellence, grow your career and make a difference to your Macy's colleagues and customers.

    Bring your creativity, energy, and ideas to the Macy's team - Apply Today

    This job description is not all-inclusive. Macy's, Inc. reserves the right to amend this job description at any time. Macy's, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to a diverse and inclusive work environment.

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