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IN-HOUSE EMPLOYMENT LAW/ESOP ATTORNEY (Hybrid)
This is a unique opportunity for an employment lawyer with 3+ years of experience to join the legal department of a thriving national company and stretch your wings to handle a full range of employment law matters.  You will start as the in-house point person for the implementation of an ESOP, working directly with outside counsel and TPAs, but then expand to handling general employment matters for the company. Prior experience working in an AmLaw 200 firm or employment law boutique firm and/or a corporate legal department is highly preferred.
Basic Requirements for the Employment Law/ESOP Attorney:
  • 3+ years of employment law experience, including working with ESOPs
  • Experience handling a range of employment law matters on a multi-state basis, including advising HR and business teams
  • Experience and knowledge across the range of employment matters including, but not limited to, employee handbooks, employment agreements, EEOC, ADA, FLMA, workers' compensation, wage and hour laws, immigration, employee benefits, employment policies and procedures, performance management, disputes, terminations and hiring practices
  • Experience analyzing employment regulations, providing legal counsel to legal and HR teams, and developing actionable business policies and action items for implementation
  • Excellent communication (oral and written) skills
  • Excellent academic credentials from an ABA-accredited law school
  • Outstanding professional references
  • Licensed to practice law in state of residence and in good standing
  • Positive, collaborative attitude and a self-starter able to quickly adapt to demands of a growing company with employees in numerous states
  • Fluency in Spanish is a plus but not a requirement
Position Details of Employee Law/ESOP Attorney:
  • Type of role: Permanent
  • Schedule: Full-time
  • Location: Hybrid – Greater Madison - Milwaukee area
  • Timing: Need is immediate
Compensation:
Pay: The salary range for this role is $140,000 to $160,000. Pay is based on multiple factors including but not limited to work experience, qualifications, credentials, and location. 

Benefits: In addition to pay, a competitive benefits package is also provided, including medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance; 401(k) and generous leave policies.

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Latitude will not propose you to prospective clients without your prior consent. Candidates selected for further consideration will be contacted.

About Latitude
Latitude is a full-service flexible legal talent company serving corporate legal departments and law firms nationwide. From Fortune Global 100 companies to start-ups and Global 50 law firms to boutiques, clients turn to us for top-tier attorneys and other legal professionals.

Latitude specializes in providing highly skilled former in-house counsel and Big Law attorneys for flexible contract engagements and permanent positions in dozens of practice areas, including commercial contracting, data privacy, M&A, employment, litigation, and more.

Founded in 2013, Latitude has been recognized by Chambers as a leading global flexible legal staffing company and the #1 Legal Recruiter by The National Law Journal.

Latitude Contract Engagements & Secondments
Outstanding attorneys and other legal professionals who are seeking contract assignments or consulting/secondment roles choose to work with Latitude because of our competitive compensation and benefits, sophisticated and engaging work, a chance to work with great clients and peers, and a refreshing blend of freedom with self-designed boundaries. Our own experience as practicing attorneys and our client relationships enable us to effectively tailor our candidate proposals to the specific practice strengths and interpersonal attributes that matter most to our clients and to match our candidates with the opportunities that will be most fulfilling to them.

Our Specialty: Peer-Level Contract Attorneys. Latitude Attorneys have the level of skill, experience, and judgment as would be expected of a permanent member of our client’s corporate legal department or law firm and the versatility to step into challenging environments and hit the ground running. Latitude Attorneys serve on a full- or part-time contract basis, and work remotely or on-site at the client office.

Permanent Positions
Outstanding legal professionals who are seeking permanent positions choose to work with Latitude because of our deep market knowledge, career advocacy and extensive client base. Our own practice experience and client relationships enable us to effectively tailor our candidate proposals to the specific practice strengths and interpersonal attributes that matter most to our clients and to match our candidates with the opportunities that will be most fulfilling to them.

FAQ:

Q: What other legal jobs do you have?
A: If you’re interested in working with Latitude but do not think this particular legal job is the right one for you, we encourage you to explore our other open opportunities or fill out a General Application by visiting us at https://latitudelegal.com/jobs/

Q: Should I apply for this specific position if I have previously applied for another Latitude position?
A: Yes, it is better to apply to each Latitude job for which you are qualified and interested so that we immediately know of your interest in that specific role. This also enables you to share additional information about your qualifications or interest specific to each role. If you do not meet all of the qualifications for a position but think you would still be highly effective in the role, it can be helpful to include a brief explanation in your application.

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Q: My current legal team needs help. How can I see some Latitude candidates for my legal team?
A: The fastest way is to submit the very short form on our website contact page. A member of our client services team will be back in touch with you very fast to learn more about your need so we can provide you with on point candidates to consider. 

For more information about Latitude, please visit us at https://latitudelegal.com.
Thank you for your interest in Latitude!

Latitude is an Equal Opportunity Employer.


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