Ngs
Sr. Director & Associate General Counsel, Employment Law & Ethics
Washington, DC · Director · Contract
No sponsorship$209k-$220kDetected 30 days ago
HREmployment LawNGSLeadershipClaims Management
About the role
- Provide legal advice relating to anti-discrimination laws with respect to both employee and external constituents.
- Will be a collaborative, strategic and solutions-oriented advisor to numerous business clients regarding how these subjects influence NGS's business strategy.
- This position reports to the Vice President & Senior Associate General Counsel for Privacy, Technology, Facilities and Operations.
Responsibilities
- Claims Management: Manage employment-related claims including those brought under the Society's Alternative Dispute Resolution program and keep program current with developing law.
- Work with and manage outside counsel and work with mediators, human resources and business units to present best case on behalf of Society for threatened and filed claims, including development of successful strategy and resolution of potential cases.
- Ethics: Act as the lead for the Legal & Business Affairs Department on ethical allegations matters.
- Manage employment-related claims including those brought under the Society's Alternative Dispute Resolution program and keep program current with developing law.
- Hybrid - At the Society, we believe in the advantages of coming together to build community, mentor and learn from colleagues, and connect more deeply with our mission.
Requirements
- Provide confidential reporting as required regarding investigations. (20%)
- Employment law counseling and employment litigation or dispute resolution experience required.
- Demonstrated substantive knowledge of the following laws and other employment and anti-discrimination laws required: Titles II & VII, ADEA, FMLA, FLSA, ADA, USERRA.
- Experience conducting internal investigations and responding to employment discrimination claims required.
- Superior writing and analytical skills required, and an ability to quickly learn the fundamentals of different areas of the law.
- Ability to interface effectively with Senior Leadership, Human Resources professionals, and all levels of staff strongly required.
Nice to have
- every Tuesday and Wednesday.
- Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States.
- This position is not eligible for visa sponsorship.
- W e encourage you to apply even if your experience is not a 100% match with the position.
- We want to help you grow and in return, you help us grow into a stronger, more inclusive organization.
- Conflict resolution experience preferred
Compensation
- Our compensation structure and transparent pay philosophy are based on industry-specific market data for similar-sized nonprofit organizations.
- The salary range for this position accounts for a wide range of factors including but not limited to organizational need; specific skill sets; experience and training; certifications; and more.
- At the National Geographic Society, individuals are typically hired at or near the starting point of the salary range for their role, and compensation decisions are dependent on the facts and circumstances of each case.
- The salary range for this position is $209,000.00 - $220,000.00.
Benefits
- Advise on and manage outside counsel with respect to benefits agreements and international employment law issues. (50%)
- Educational background
- The National Geographic Society offers a competitive and holistic total rewards package.
Visa & Work Authorization
- Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States.
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