Director and Asst Gen Cnsl - Litigation and Employment (US Employment Law)

Location: Chicago, United States of America

Salary: $160,600–$267,600 per year, plus annual target bonus and equity opportunity.

Company

hirify.global operates a global derivatives marketplace and provides financial market infrastructure.

What you will do

• Advise Human Resources and business leaders on hiring, discipline, termination, wage and hour matters, accommodations, restrictive covenants, leave, benefits, policies, and training.
• Manage external employment counsel for litigation, administrative charges, mediations, and arbitrations.
• Draft, review, and negotiate employment, severance, restrictive covenant, and HR vendor agreements.
• Monitor legislative and regulatory developments across relevant jurisdictions and update handbooks and policies.
• Conduct or oversee workplace investigations involving harassment, discrimination, retaliation, and ethics allegations.
• Design and deliver employment law, risk management, and workplace compliance training.

Requirements

• J.D. from an accredited law school.
• Active license to practice law in Illinois or New York.
• At least 5 years of dedicated US employment law experience.
• Understanding of US federal employment laws, including Title VII, ADA, FMLA, FLSA, and ADEA, as well as multistate employment regulations.
• Experience drafting, negotiating, and implementing employment-related agreements and policies.
• Strong communication, analytical, and interpersonal skills with experience advising executive stakeholders.

Culture & Benefits

• Competitive total rewards package with annual target bonus and broad-based equity opportunity.
• Health coverage, retirement benefits including a 401(k) and pension plan, education reimbursement, paid time off, and mental health benefits.
• Equal-opportunity workplace that values diverse employee experiences and perspectives.