Senior Counsel, Employment

The Rock Family of Companies is made up of nearly 100 separate businesses spanning fintech, sports, entertainment, real estate, startups and more. We’re united by our culture – a drive to find a better way that fuels our commitment to our clients, our community and our team members. We believe in and build inclusive workplaces, where every voice is heard and diverse perspectives are welcomed. Working for a company in the Family is about more than just a job – it’s about having the opportunity to become the best version of yourself.

As a Senior Counsel for employment, you’ll work as part of the RKT Holdings LLC Legal team on matters involving employment law for a variety of business partners. Ideally, you’ll have experience advising U.S. and Canadian clients on a wide variety of employment and labor law related issues and have experience managing or handling employment related litigation.

About the Role

• Review, draft and prepare legal documents, such as employment agreement, policies, compensation plans, etc.
• Research and advise on policies, procedures, statutes and regulations
• Advise and counsel internal clients regarding employment related questions arising during the hire process, employment relationship and post-employment
• Investigate claims of harassment and discrimination
• Review requests for personnel files or other employment related documents received from third parties
• Respond to charges from state and federal administrative agencies

About You

Minimum Qualifications

• Juris Doctor (JD) degree from an ABA accredited law school and admission to Michigan Bar or the ability to practice in-house for a Michigan company
• 7 years of experience practicing as an attorney, with a focus on labor and employment law
• Experience exercising independent judgment and discretion while utilizing company policies and practices to determine appropriate action
• Experience with monitoring changes in employment law/policy and analyzing its impact on the business

Preferred Qualifications

• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment with ever changing requirements
• Skill at distilling abstract concepts into clear, simple terms coupled with effective legal advice
• Exceptional organization and team work skills
• Canadian employment law knowledge and experience
• ERISA and employee benefits law knowledge and experience
• Litigation experience defending labor and employment claims or prosecuting non-compete or trade secrets actions
• Experience advising corporate clients on federal and state employment and labor laws, including FMLA, ADA, Title VII, FLSA, and any other state/federal employment laws in 50 states and Canada
• Experience drafting employee equity plans and other compensation documents

What You’ll Get

Our team members fuel our strategy, innovation and growth, so we ensure the health and well-being of not just you, but your family, too! We go above and beyond to give you the support you need on an individual level and offer all sorts of ways to help you live your best life. We are proud to offer eligible team members perks and health benefits that will help you have peace of mind. Simply put: We’ve got your back. Check out our full list of Benefits and Perks.

About Us

RKT Holdings is a centralized hub that delivers thoughtful and innovative solutions for Rocket Companies®. We’re a Detroit-based company made up of businesses that provide simple, fast and trusted digital solutions for complex transactions. The name comes from our flagship business, now known as Rocket Mortgage®, which was founded in 1985. Today, we’re a publicly traded company involved in many different industries, including mortgages, fintech, real estate and more. We’re insistently different in how we look at the world and are committed to an inclusive workplace where every voice is heard. Apply today to join a team that offers career growth, amazing benefits and the chance to work with leading industry professionals.

This job description is an outline of the primary responsibilities of this position and may be modified at the discretion of the Company at any time.  Decisions related to employment are not based on race, color, religion, national origin, sex, physical or mental disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, military or veteran status or any other characteristic protected by state or federal law.  The Company provides reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities in accordance with applicable state and federal laws.  Applicants requiring reasona