Employment Counsel, Americas

At Informa, no two days and no two people are the same, and you'll find the freedom, opportunity and support of a fantastic community to make a real impact.

We’re an international business that connects specialists with knowledge, helping them to learn more, know more and do more through live and on demand events, digital and data-driven services and academic research.

We are home to over 10,000 colleagues across 30 countries and are a member of the UK’s FTSE 100 group of leading public companies.

In Global Support, we provide expert guidance and hands-on support to the Informa Group and Informa’s many business teams. Across tech, finance, legal, corporate development, HR, communications, operations and many other areas, we work collaboratively and flexibly to help our brands serve their customers and help the company succeed.

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 Do

• Provide 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 topics
• Draft 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 agreements
• Assist and participate in investigations related to employment practices, policy violations and employee relations issues
• Manage and respond to agency charges and attorney demand letters
• Work with HR on the development and interpretation of workplace policies and programs, including training
• Stay current on relevant labor and employment law legal updates, including case law and legislation, and disseminate information to relevant team members quickly and effectively
• Identify and assess legal risks and opportunities within the labor and employment areas and advise accordingly
• Supervise, manage, and evaluate outside counsel on employment related matters including litigation
• Conduct employment-related due diligence in connection with mergers, acquisitions and other business transactions
• Manage and carry out special projects, providing research, reporting, advice, and other related tasks as required

• J.D. and 3-5 years of substantive employment law experience (with at least 2 years at a leading law firm)
• Prior business or in-house experience a plus

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Outstanding written and verbal communication and analytical skills with demonstrated strategic thinking, creativity, and excellent risk analysis skills and judgment
• Practical, busines solution-oriented approach to providing advice to all levels of internal clients on all employment law related matters
• Ability to analyze complex situations and develop business-oriented, simple, concise, and effective legal solutions
• Ability to work in fast -paced environment and effectively juggle multiple tasks simultaneously.
• Strong attention to detail and interpersonal skills; self-starter with good business sense
• Excellent risk analysis skills and judgment and outstanding verbal and written communication and interpersonal skills
• Flexibility and willingness to approach legal challenges with an entrepreneurial mentality and a desire to learn and grow

We work hard to make sure Life at Informa is rewarding, supportive and enjoyable for everyone. Here’s some of what you can expect when you join us. But don’t just take our word for it – see what our colleagues have to say at LifeAt.Informa.com

Our benefits include:

• Freedom & flexibility: colleagues rate us highly for the flexibility and trust they receive, and we support a range of working patterns
• Great community: a welcoming culture with in-person and online social events, our fantastic Walk the World charity day and active colleague groups and networks promoting a positive, supportive, and collaborative work environment
• Broader impact: take up to four days per year to volunteer, with charity match funding available too
• Career opportunity: the opportunity to develop your career with bespoke training and learning, mentoring platforms and on-demand access to thousands of courses on LinkedIn Learning. When it’s time for the next step, we encourage and support internal job moves
• Time out: 15 days PTO rising to 20 after three years and 25 after six years, plus 10 national holidays, a birthday leave day and the chance to work from (almost!) anywhere for up to four weeks a year
• Competitive benefits, including a 401k match, health, vision and dental insurance, parental leave and an ESPP offering company shares at a minimum 15% discount
• Strong wellbeing support through EAP assistance, mental health first aiders, free access to a wellness app and more
• Recognition for great work, with global awards and kudos programs
• As an international company, the chance to collaborate with teams around the world

This role is based 3 days per week in our New York office.

The salary range for this role is $160,000- $200,000 based on experience. 

This posting will automatically expire on 30th July. 

We’re not solely focused on a checklist of skills. We champion energy and ambition and look for colleagues who will roll their sleeves up, join in and help make things happen. If it sounds like a match and you have most – although not all – of the skills and experience listed, we welcome your application.

At Informa, you'll find inclusive experiences and environments where all perspectives and backgrounds are welcomed. As part of this approach and our diversity and inclusion commitments, we are also formally an Equal Opportunities Employer. This means we base decisions on relevant qualifications and merit and do not discriminate on the basis of key characteristics and statuses, including all of those protected by law. Ask us or see our website for full information.

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