Employment Counsel

CSX • Full-time • United States • 3m ago

Employment Counsel Job Description

Job Summary
CSX is looking to hire an attorney who has experience in employment and immigration law and with handling litigation. This position reports directly to the Associate General Counsel. It manages a broad range of employment issues involving CSX and provides legal support to management including the CSX Human Resources Department. Responsibilities include ensuring compliance with federal, state and local laws, providing advice to business partners on various employment issues, working with inside and outside counsel to develop and implement successful legal strategies, and managing matter budgets.

Primary Activities and Responsibilities

Provide legal advice and guidance on employment-related matters, including hiring, terminations, discrimination, harassment, immigration and wage and hour issues.
Collaborate with Human Resources and management to ensure compliance with employment laws
Manage Law Department employment litigation and arbitration matters and associated external counsel
Assist in drafting and reviewing employment agreements, policies, and procedures
Manage legal matter spend, budgets and case reserves
Assist in training employees and management on legal matters related to employmentMiscellaneous activities and responsibilities as assigned by manager

Minimum Qualifications

Juris Doctor (JD) degree from an accredited law school
Admission to a state bar and in good standing3 years of experience in law firm and/or in-house counsel role(s) in a wide variety of employment law related matters, including immigration law

Preferred Qualifications