Sr Labor & Employment Attorney

What's the role?
We are seeking an experienced Labor & Employment Attorney to join our global legal team based in our Chicago office (Hybrid 2-days/week). This role offers the opportunity to work in a collaborative, diverse, and high-impact environment, supporting our operations across the Americas region (U.S., Canada, and Latin America).
In this role, you'll provide practical, business-oriented legal counsel to cross-functional teams, including Human Resources and Compliance. While expertise in U.S. employment law is critical, experience or interest in Latin American employment law is necessary.
What You'll Do
As a Senior Labor & Employment Attorney, you'll have a greenfield opportunity to work as part of our globally distributed team doing the following:

• Advise on employment law matters across the Americas region, including employment contracts, disputes, regulatory compliance, and workplace investigations.
• Draft, review, and maintain labor-related agreements, workplace policies, and handbooks.
• Conduct compliance reviews to ensure adherence to employment regulations and company policies.
• Support workforce-related initiatives, including reorganizations and employee relations strategies.
• Collaborate with and guide HR teams on best practices and risk mitigation.
• Engage with external counsel and manage legal budgets effectively.
• Contribute to the Ethics & Compliance Committee to support company-wide compliance efforts.

Who are you?
You are someone who would thrive in a multicultural, fast-paced environment and enjoy both independent work and team collaboration. You'll be successful in this role with most of the following:

• Juris Doctor (J.D.) or equivalent law degree.
• Licensed to practice law in a U.S. jurisdiction (Illinois preferred but not required).
• 8-10+ years of experience in labor and employment law in the Americas region , at least 2 of these years in a corporate role
• Intellectual curiosity and agility-able to quickly research and grasp unfamiliar legal frameworks, assess risks, and confidently provide well-reasoned guidance in new jurisdictions.
• Strong contract drafting and verbal communication skills in English (Spanish and/or Portuguese a plus).

What do we offer?

• Global impact - Be part of a legal team supporting an industry leader in mapping, navigation, and location technology.
• Challenging - The opportunity to solve meaningful, complex problems.
• Technology Company - Exposure to cutting-edge technologies
• Collaborative culture - Work in a dynamic, inclusive, and team-oriented environment.
• Career growth - Expand your expertise across jurisdictions and gain international experience.

If you're looking for a challenging and rewarding role in a global legal team, we'd love to hear from you!
Apply today and help shape the future of HERE Technologies!
The expected base salary range for this position is $175,000 to $210,000 per year. Actual compensation will be based on factors such as skills and experience.
This position is also eligible for a target annual performance, which is subject to company and individual performance.
Life at HERE comes with generous benefits to support your health and overall wellness. Benefits available to US-based HERE employees include health (Medical/Dental/Vision) insurance, retirement savings plans, paid time off & leave policies.
HERE is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, age, gender identity, sexual orientation, marital status, parental status, religion, sex, national origin, disability, veteran status, and other legally protected characteristics.
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Who are we?
HERE Technologies is a location data and technology platform company. We empower our customers to achieve better outcomes - from helping a city manage its infrastructure or a business optimize its assets to guiding drivers to their destination safely.
At HERE we take it upon ourselves to be the change we wish to see. We create solutions that fuel innovation, provide opportunity and foster inclusion to improve people's lives. If you are inspired by an open world and driven to create positive change, join us. Learn more about us on our YouTube Channel.