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Federal Reserve Bank of Philadelphia

The Federal Reserve Bank of Philadelphia is one of the 12 regional Reserve Banks that, together with the Board of Governors in Washington, D.C., make up the Federal Reserve System. It helps formulate and implement monetary policy, supervises banks and bank and savings and loan holding companies, and provides financial services to depository institutions and the federal government. The Federal Reserve Bank of Philadelphia serves eastern and central Pennsylvania, southern New Jersey, and Delaware.

Job Summary:

The Federal Reserve Bank of Philadelphia seeks an Assistant Vice President, In-House Counsel (Employment Law). You will provide legal analysis and advice, perform legal research, and alone or together with outside counsel, prepare and file legal pleadings and documents, and handle litigation, mediations, and agency hearings related to employment matters. You will work closely with Human Resources to draft and review policies and to provide training on compliance. You will perform highly complex tasks, working within broad limits and authority on complex assignments requiring specialized knowledge in the area of employment law. You will report directly to the General Counsel.

What You Will Do:

Provide legal advice to internal clients regarding full range of employment law issues including hiring, discipline, terminations, compensation, and benefits
Defend, supervise, and manage employment-related claims and litigation related to employee discrimination, and wage and other claims
Monitor legislation affecting employment matters
Manage outside counsel concerning employee immigration matters and workers’ compensation claims
Lead or assist with internal investigations
Draft separation agreements and other employment documentation
Provide input and advice on drafting policies and procedures and training of staff on Bank policies
Provide legal advice and support to Law Enforcement Department
Manage the Bank’s insurance program and third-party claims
Actively participate in additional duties to support the General Counsel as assigned

What You Have:

Juris Doctorate from accredited law school
Member in good standing of Pennsylvania bar
Minimum of 10 years specialized employment experience with a law firm and/or as in-house counsel strongly preferred
Expert knowledge of state and federal employment and wage and hour laws including FMLA, ADA, ADEA, FLSA
Experience with discrimination, termination, retaliation, and harassment claims and litigation and administrative actions
Experience with immigration issues preferred
Excellent research and writing skills with experience drafting legal documents
Experience drafting and interpreting employment policies and procedures
Experience counseling and training all levels within an organization on employment matters
Experience working with Human Resources departments on employment law matters
Advanced analytical, communication, drafting, and negotiating skills
Strong work ethic and ability to multi-task, prioritize and follow through on numerous projects simultaneously
Knowledge of tax laws and/or experience with Law Enforcement preferred

The salary range for this position is: $162,700 - $228,000.

We offer a great benefits package that features:

Medical (4 options), Prescription, Dental (3 options), and Vision Insurance with no waiting period
401k/Thrift Plan with generous employer match
Employer-funded Pension Plan
Paid Vacation/Sick Time & Holidays
Monthly $100 Commuter Allowance
Flexible Spending Accounts and Healthcare Spending Accounts
Flexible Work Schedule available in most departments
Life Insurance and Long Term Disability Insurance
Tuition Reimbursement (undergraduate and graduate)
Parental Leave
Free onsite 24/7 Fitness Center including training classes, Peloton bikes, and locker room / shower facilities
Free onsite garage parking
Onsite Cafeteria & Coffee Shop
Additional Convenience Benefits, Discounts and More…

Additional Information:

The Federal Reserve Bank of Philadelphia believes that diversity, equity, and inclusion among our employees is essential to our success as an organization, and we want to recruit, develop and retain the most accomplished people from a diverse candidate pool. To support a workplace culture of belonging, we offer eight employee resource groups (ERGs) and a 100 percent rating on the Human Rights Campaign (HRC) Corporate Equality Index. The Federal Reserve Bank of Philadelphia is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace.
We have eight employee resource groups (ERGs) to support a diverse workforce. Abilities (supporting disabilities and allies), African Heritage, Asian-Pacific, Freedom (supporting LGBTQ+ and allies), Talent Forward (supporting career growth), Women United, Working Families, and Veterans. ERGs are open to all employees.
We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodations to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job responsibilities, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment.
All Federal Reserve Bank of Philadelphia employees must comply with the Bank's ethics rules, which generally prohibit employees, their spouses/domestic partners, and minor children from owning securities, such as stock, of banks or savings associations or their affiliates, such as bank holding companies and savings and loan holding companies. If you or your spouse/domestic partner or minor child own such securities and would not be willing or able to divest them if you accepted an offer of Bank employment, you should raise this issue with the Recruiter for this posting, who can provide you contact information for our ethics officer if necessary. You should review the Bank's Employee Code of Conduct to ensure compliance with conflict of interest rules and personal investment restrictions.
Background investigations and drug testing are required for all new hires as a condition of employment, after the job offer is made. Candidates for positions deemed as "safety sensitive" will also be screened for the presence of marijuana. Employment may not begin until the Bank accepts the results of the background investigation.
All employees will be subject to FBI fingerprint / criminal background and Patriot Act/ Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) watch list checks at least once every five years.
Certain eligibility rules apply. You will provide work authorization to prove their eligibility to work in the United States.
The above statements are intended to describe the general nature, level of work and the requirements of this position. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities associated with this position or the personnel so classified. While this job description is intended to be an accurate reflection of this position, management reserves the right to revise this or any job description at its discretion at any time.
This is not a 100% remote opportunity. You will be available to work on-site in at least a hybrid capacity at least two days per week.

Full Time / Part Time: Full time

Regular / Temporary: Regular

Job Exempt (Yes / No): Yes

Job Category: Executive

Work Shift: First (United States of America)

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