Employment Counsel

Summary

World Insurance Associates is a unique insurance organization offering top products and services from major providers, combined with attentive service from local agents.

Founded in 2011, World is one of the fastest-growing insurance brokers in the U.S. with over 2,200 employees in over 260 offices across North America. We specialize in personal and commercial insurance lines, surety and bonding, employee benefits, financial and retirement services, and human capital management solutions.

Our rapid growth and market leading presence has created opportunities throughout the state and we offer top talent the choice to work from one of our multiple offices throughout the region.

Role Description: 

As an Employment Counsel with World, you will focus on providing strategic legal counsel on employment-related matters, ensuring compliance with labor laws, and supporting HR and business leadership. The ideal candidate is a team player with excellent problem-solving, analytical, and communication skills and the ability to manage numerous matters and priorities in a fast-paced environment. 

Responsibilities: 

• Advise HR and management on employment law matters, including hiring, terminations, performance management, workplace investigations, accommodations, and wage and hour compliance. 

• Draft and oversee amendments to employment agreements as needed, including those related to terminations, extensions, and other changes in employment terms. 

• Spearhead the review, and update employment policies, handbooks, and other HR-related documents to ensure compliance with federal, state, and local labor laws. 

• Oversee and manage internal investigations related to employee complaints, discrimination, harassment, and other workplace issues. 

• Provide guidance on employee benefits, compensation, and workplace safety regulations. 

• Assist in responding to EEOC, DOL, and other administrative agency charges, audits, and investigations. 

• Support litigation strategy and work with outside counsel on employment-related disputes and claims. 

• Monitor changes in labor and employment laws and proactively update policies and practices. 

• Develop and conduct training for HR and management on employment law topics, including workplace compliance and best practices. 

• Collaborate with internal stakeholders on employee relations, corporate policies, and risk mitigation strategies. 

Qualifications: 

• JD from an accredited law school. 

• Bar membership in good standing. 

• A minimum of 7-10 years of legal experience, preferably in a law firm or legal department supporting the insurance industry.

• Strong knowledge of federal, state, and local employment laws, including Title VII, ADA, FMLA, FLSA, NLRA, and related regulations. 

• Experience handling workplace investigations and compliance matters. 

• Excellent communication, negotiation, and problem-solving skills. 

• Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively with cross-functional teams. 

• Strong business acumen and ability to provide practical legal solutions in a fast-paced environment. 

• Proficiency in common office software applications. 

Equal Employment Opportunity

At World Insurance Associates (WIA), we celebrate and support our differences. We know employing a team rich in diverse thoughts, experiences, and opinions allows our employees, our products, and our community to flourish. WIA is honored to be an equal opportunity workplace. We are dedicated to equal employment opportunities regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, or Veteran status. In addition, WIA makes reasonable accommodations to known physical or mental limitations of an otherwise qualified applicant or employee with a disability, unless the accommodation would impose an undue hardship on the operation of our business.
To Executive Search Firms and Staffing Agencies:
World does not accept unsolicited resumes from any agencies that have not signed a mutual service agreement. All unsolicited resumes will be considered World’s property, and World will not be obligated to pay a referral fee. This includes resumes submitted directly to Hiring Managers without contacting World’s Human Resources Talent Department. 
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