Employment Counsel - Hybrid (IL, AZ, TX, NC)

At Allstate, great things happen when our people work together to protect families and their belongings from life’s uncertainties. And for more than 90 years our innovative drive has kept us a step ahead of our customers’ evolving needs. From advocating for seat belts, air bags and graduated driving laws, to being an industry leader in pricing sophistication, telematics, and, more recently, device and identity protection. 

Job Description

The Employment Counsel provides legal advice and counsel in all areas of employment including pre-litigation, pre-arbitration, agency charges, compliance, accommodations, compensation, and employee separations with oversight. The Employment Counsel proactively counsels business units on workplace legal issues and risk with oversight. In consultation with other Counsels and the Director, the Counsel collaborates with and aligns on strategy, action planning, and communication with clients, business units, other areas of Law & Regulation, and outside counsel. Together, these efforts help drive a confident, agile, and forward-thinking workplace where smart solutions take center stage.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide advice and counsel to human resources and business units regarding a wide range of employment laws including joint employment, wage and hour, ADA, ADEA, FMLA, FLSA, OWBPA, OSHA, Title VII, and WARN, company policies and practices.
• Drafting and responding to cease and desist letters related to employment, non-compete, or confidentiality disputes.
• Manage complex pre-litigation/arbitration and provide cost oversight.
• Provide complex training to HR on various employment law issues, terminations, reductions in force, etc.
• Provide advice and counsel to human resources and business units to drive sound workplace practices and business outcomes, including consultation with outside counsel as needed to address employees globally, including employees located in Canada, India, Mexico, and Northern Ireland.
• Manage attorney demand letters, arbitrations, and other forms of dispute handling; participate in mediation/settlement conferences and prepare/review settlement papers as appropriate.
• Review and revise responses for agency complaints and requests.
• Review assigned matters and develop strategies.
• Evaluate use of outside counsel.

Work Location and Travel

• Hybrid Work Location with Required Travel
• This role is based in a hybrid work office setting and requires approximately 10% domestic travel within the United States.
• While candidates may work from various hybrid office locations, the preferred home office locations are: Chicago, IL; Dallas, TX; Charlotte, NC or Scottsdale, AZ.

Education & Experience 

• Juris Doctor (Required) 
• Licensed to practice law in any U.S. jurisdiction
• 5 or more years of experience 

Supervisory Responsibilities 

• This job does not have supervisory duties.

Functional Skills 

• Advanced computer skills, including proficiency in the full MS Office Suite.
• Strong budget management skills with the ability to allocate and track resources effectively.
• Highly developed analytical skills with the ability to interpret complex information and provide actionable insights.
• Effective communication skills with the ability to convey complex concepts clearly and concisely.
• Extensive knowledge and experience litigating and/or managing employment law matters.
• Strong research skills with the ability to synthesize legal, regulatory, and business information.
• Exceptional time management skills with the ability to prioritize competing demands and meet deadlines.
• Proven team collaboration skills and the ability to work effectively across functions.
• Strong leadership collaboration skills, partnering seamlessly with senior leaders to support strategic initiatives.

The preceding description is not designed to be a complete list of all duties and responsibilities. May be required to perform other related duties as assigned. Regular, predictable attendance is an essential function of this job.

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Skills

Analytical Thinking, Budgeting, Business Collaboration, Employment Law Counseling, Legal Research, Strategy Plan, Team Collaboration, Time Management

Compensation

Compensation offered for this role is $92,560.00 - 166,465.00 annually and is based on experience and qualifications.

The candidate(s) offered this position will be required to submit to a background investigation.

Joining our team isn’t just a job — it’s an opportunity. One that takes your skills and pushes them to the next level. One that encourages you to challenge the status quo. One where you can shape the future of protection while supporting causes that mean the most to you. Joining our team means being part of something bigger – a winning team making a meaningful impact.

Allstate generally does not sponsor individuals for employment-based visas for this position.

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