Employment Counsel

Public Storage, the world’s leading owner, operator, and developer of self-storage facilities, is seeking a dynamic and motivated in-house employment counsel. This team member’s duties will include providing comprehensive legal advice and counsel on all employment-related issues, assisting in internal investigations, helping maintain compliant employment policies and practices, and representing the company in administrative proceedings.KEY RESPONSIBILITIESAdvice and Counseling:Provide expert legal advice and counseling to management and human resources business partners on employment issues, including recruiting, hiring, employee relations, discipline, terminations, reductions-in-force, leaves of absence, accommodations, wage and hour compliance, and immigration.Litigation Management:Assist in the management of employment litigation and respond to pre-litigation demands and federal and state agency charges, including investigating employment law claims and responding to EEOC charges and state agency charges.External Counsel Management:Manage outside counsel to achieve optimal efficiencies, outcomes, and value for the company.Employee Complaints:Advise and assist human resources and other internal partners on the investigation of employee complaints, ensuring timely resolution and appropriate follow-up and reporting.Policy Formulation and Revision:Consult with human resources and other business partners regarding the formulation and revision of employment policies and guidance to ensure compliance with applicable laws.HR Collaboration:Partner with HR Business partners on the design of programs and tools to guide team members on various employment laws and best practices.Legal Developments Monitoring:Monitor and interpret employment law developments and provide relevant summary communications and recommendations to human resources and other business partners.Ad Hoc Projects:Work on ad hoc legal employment law-related projects, including offer letters, policies, templates, and processes.Representation:May represent the company in administrative proceedings.