Employment Counsel, Americas

Informa’s HR Legal Department is seeking a talented employment attorney with experience handling a range of labor and employment related matters to join our dynamic team.  As a member of the HR Legal team, you will provide strategic advice and legal counsel on a wide range of employment law issues across the Americas as well as partner with other employment attorneys and cross-functional groups across the globe. What You’ll DoProvide practical legal and risk management advice on a broad range of employment issues, including recruiting, compensation, performance management, separations, internal investigations, leaves of absence, discrimination, harassment, diversity and inclusion, wage and hour compliance, restrictive covenants, reasonable accommodations, employee benefits, employee classification, and other employment related topicsDraft and review employment-related documents, including offer letters, employment agreements, compensation agreements, settlement agreements, non-competition agreements, job offers, employment equity award agreements, and severance agreementsAssist and participate in investigations related to employment practices, policy violations and employee relations issuesManage and respond to agency charges and attorney demand lettersWork with HR on the development and interpretation of workplace policies and programs, including trainingStay current on relevant labor and employment law legal updates, including case law and legislation, and disseminate information to relevant team members quickly and effectivelyIdentify and assess legal risks and opportunities within the labor and employment areas and advise accordinglySupervise, manage, and evaluate outside counsel on employment related matters including litigationConduct employment-related due diligence in connection with mergers, acquisitions and other business transactionsManage and carry out special projects, providing research, reporting, advice, and other related tasks as required