AVP & In-House Counsel (Employment Law)

Company

Federal Reserve Bank of Philadelphia

The Federal Reserve Bank of Philadelphia is one of the 12 regional Reserve Banks that, together with the Board of Governors in Washington, D.C., make up the Federal Reserve System. It helps formulate and implement monetary policy, supervises banks and bank and savings and loan holding companies, and provides financial services to depository institutions and the federal government. The Federal Reserve Bank of Philadelphia serves eastern and central Pennsylvania, southern New Jersey, and Delaware.

Job Summary:

The Federal Reserve Bank of Philadelphia seeks an Assistant Vice President, In-House Counsel (Employment Law). You will provide legal analysis and advice, perform legal research, and alone or together with outside counsel, prepare and files legal pleadings and documents, and handles litigation, mediations and agency hearings related to employment matters. You will work closely with Human Resources to draft and review policies and to provide training on compliance. You will perform highly complex tasks, working within broad limits and authority on complex assignments requiring specialized knowledge in the area of employment law. You will report directly to the General Counsel.

​The job description below reflects the higher level of a dual grade job posting.  Candidates who possess a slightly lower level of experience, education, or qualifications may also be considered.

What You Will Do:

• Provide legal advice to internal clients regarding full range of employment law issues including hiring, discipline, terminations, compensation, and benefits
• Defend, supervise, and manage employment-related claims and litigation related to employee discrimination, and wage and other claims
• Monitor legislation affecting employment matters
• Manage outside counsel concerning employee immigration matters and workers’ compensation claims
• Lead or assist with internal investigations
• Draft separation agreements and other employment documentation
• Provide input and advice on drafting policies and procedures and training of staff on Bank policies
• Provide legal advice and support to Law Enforcement Department
• Manage the Bank’s insurance program and third-party claims
• Actively participate in additional duties to support the General Counsel as assigned

What You Have:

• Juris Doctorate from accredited law school
• Member in good standing of Pennsylvania bar
• Minimum of 10 years specialized employment experience with a law firm and/or as in-house counsel strongly preferred
• Expert knowledge of state and federal employment and wage and hour laws including FMLA, ADA, ADEA, FLSA
• Experience with discrimination, termination, retaliation, and harassment claims and litigation and administrative actions
• Experience with immigration issues preferred
• Excellent research and writing skills with experience drafting legal documents
• Experience drafting and interpreting employment policies and procedures
• Experience counseling and training all levels within an organization on employment matters
• Experience working with Human Resources departments on employment law matters
• Advanced analytical, communication, drafting, and negotiating skills
• Strong work ethic and ability to multi-task, prioritize and follow through on numerous projects simultaneously
• Knowledge of tax laws and/or experience with Law Enforcement preferred

The salary range for this position is: $162,700 - $228,000.

We offer a great benefits package that features:

• Medical (4 options), Prescription, Dental (3 options), and Vision Insurance with no waiting period
• 401k/Thrift Plan with generous employer match
• Employer-funded Pension Plan
• Paid Vacation/Sick Time & Holidays
• Monthly $100 Commuter Allowance
• Flexible Spending Accounts and Healthcare Spending Accounts
• Flexible Work Schedule available in most departments
• Life Insurance and Long Term Disability Insurance
• Tuition Reimbursement (undergraduate and graduate)
• Parental Leave
• Free onsite 24/7 Fitness Center including training classes, Peloton bikes and locker room / shower facilities
• Free onsite garage parking
• Onsite Cafeteria & Coffee Shop
• Additional Convenience Benefits, Discounts and More…

Additional Information:

• The Federal Reserve Bank of Philadelphia believes that diversity, equity and inclusion among our employees is essential to our success as an organization, and we want to recruit, develop and retain the most accomplished people from a diverse candidate pool. To support a workplace culture of belonging, we offer eight employee resource grou