Portland General Electric Company
Counsel II (Employment)
Portland, Oregon · Mid · Full-time
Sponsorship not specifiedDetected 51 days ago
Project ManagementNegotiationHRPerformance ManagementEmployment LawResearchProblem SolvingOSHA
About the role
- At PGE, our work involves dreaming about, planning for, and realizing a smarter, cleaner, more enduring Oregon neighborhood.
- Its core to our DNA and we haven't stopped since we started in 1888.
- However, candidates without direct traditional labor experience who demonstrate strong employment law fundamentals, sound judgment, and a willingness to learn will be considered.
Responsibilities
- Providing excellent legal advice and counsel to a broad assortment of internal partners on a variety of topics with a particular emphasis on mitigating litigation risks.
- Preparing and reviewing legal documents and providing legal analysis, interpretations, and recommendations in compliance with corporate policies and applicable law.
- Overseeing and assisting with document collection and discovery matters.
- Educating and training internal partners on legal topics and risk mitigation.
- Litigation and Dispute Resolution Manage employment-related litigation, including administrative complaints (EEOC, DOL, state agencies) and demand letters.
- Develop case strategies, conduct discovery and witness preparation, and manage outside counsel to ensure efficient and favorable resolutions.
- Policy Development and Compliance Draft, review, and implement company-wide policies, procedures, and employee handbooks to ensure compliance with all applicable laws and regulations.
- Risk Mitigation Supporting risk mitigation for areas of engagement, ensuring risks are identified and internal partners have information on potential risk mitigation strategies.
- Ability to successfully collaborate with peers, managers and others within the organization
Requirements
- Experience Typically, eight or more years of experience in employment.
Nice to have
- Litigation and/or experience in labor are a plus
Compensation
- Legal Services – Legal Practice Provide timely and practical legal advice to the executive team, Human Resources, and other departments on daily labor and employment matters including hiring, performance management, terminations, leaves of
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