[Remote] Corporate Counsel-Employment and Litigation

Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. Renaissance is a global leader in pre-K–12 education technology, dedicated to creating energizing learning experiences. The Corporate Counsel – Employment & Litigation will provide legal advice on employment law issues, manage litigation matters, and support HR compliance programs.

Responsibilities

• Provide sound, practical, and business-oriented legal advice on a range of federal, state, local and international employment law issues, encompassing the full employment cycle
• Partner closely with the HR leaders and team members in the US and internationally to evaluate and evolve current employment practices, compliance, policies, and trainings. Recommend and execute on updated processes to ensure compliance with relevant laws
• Advise leaders and HR on legal risk related to re-organizations, employee terminations, and other employment actions
• Manage employment litigation matters, including responding to attorney demand letters, effectively negotiating resolution of claims, management of outside counsel, liaising with business units and insurance carriers on case strategies to achieve desired outcomes, and making recommendations to HR and senior management on corrective actions and dispute resolutions
• Draft and review employment agreements, restrictive covenant agreements, release agreements, and other documents related to the employee life cycle to ensure they are comprehensive, enforceable, and consistent with Renaissance values
• In cooperation with legal team, review and support vendor agreements for employment operations
• Develop and deliver legal trainings for members of the HR team and other business partners on issues related to employment law and compliance with Renaissance policy
• Support corporate transactions, including mergers and acquisitions, restructurings, joint ventures, and international expansion, with counsel on employment law matters such as due diligence, integration planning, and review of employment-related agreements and provisions
• Remain current on employment laws and changes in multiple jurisdictions and partner with other departments to understand and implement any necessary changes
• Select and manage outside employment legal counsel, including outside counsel spend
• Support compliance and ethics initiatives, including investigations and audits

Skills

• J.D. degree and membership in good standing in at least one bar
• At least six years of experience in the field of employment law and litigation; a mix of law firm and in-house experience is preferred
• Experience handling employment litigation matters, including managing outside counsel and litigation costs
• Demonstrable knowledge of employment laws, including the Americans with Disabilities Act, Family Medical Leave Act, and Fair Labor Standards Act, and willingness to learn applicable international laws
• Experience with performance management strategies, workplace investigations, and other HR practices and procedures
• Ability to organize and manage multiple, competing priorities in a fast-paced, evolving organization
• Strong communication and influence skills with both internal clients as well as external organizations and outside counsel
• Capability to exercise judgment and discretion in handling confidential information and situations
• Honed critical reasoning and problem-solving skills with a focus on conflict resolution
• Willingness and aptitude to mentor and train others in areas of expertise
• Proficiency in (or ability to learn) AI tools to create efficiencies, automate processes, and improve outcomes in area of expertise

Benefits

• World Class Health Benefits: Medical, Prescription, Dental, Vision, Telehealth
• Health Savings and Flexible Spending Accounts
• 401(k) and Roth 401(k) with company match
• Paid Vacation and Sick Time Off
• 12 Paid Holidays
• Parental Leave (20 total weeks with 14 weeks paid) & Milk Stork program
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Life & Disability Insurance
• Well-being and Employee Assistance Programs

Company Overview

• Renaissance Learning is an edtech company that provides assessment, reading, and math solutions for pre-K–12 schools and districts. It was founded in 1986, and is headquartered in Wisconsin Rapids, Wisconsin, USA, with a workforce of 1001-5000 employees. Its website is

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