Associate Counsel (employment Law)

CompanyFederal Reserve Bank of Chicago

The Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago has an opening for an Associate Counsel position in its Legal Department. As Associate Counsel, you will work on employment law and general corporate legal matters as a member of a small in-house legal team. You will provide sound legal advice and services in a consultative and collaborative way. A demonstrated aptitude for and willingness to learn other areas of the law and a clear willingness to assist colleagues in other practice areas where needed is also highly desired. You will report to the Assistant Vice President and will have no direct reports.

Your Responsibilities

• Provide counsel and strategic legal support to the Bank's People & Culture department on employment-related matters, including employee relations matters, performance management, investigations, accommodations, leaves of absence, and department reorganizations
• Provide advice and counsel on diversity, equity, and inclusion matters
• Respond to administrative claims and settlement demands, and help manage employment-related litigation filed against the Bank
• Collaborate with other attorneys within the department and across the Federal Reserve System
• Review, draft and negotiate contracts for the acquisition of goods and services
• Assess potential legal risks, benefits, and consequences of decisions affecting the Bank
• Present alternatives and propose solutions to achieve business area goals while managing legal risk
• Participate on task forces, work groups, and other special projects within the Chicago Reserve Bank and the Federal Reserve System
• Conduct legal research and provide legal advice relating to general corporate legal matters such as records management, law enforcement, and tax

Your Background

• Graduate of an ABA accredited law school; member in good standing with the Illinois State Bar or be able to satisfy the requirements for eligibility as a registered in-house counsel
• 2-5 years relevant legal experience in a law firm or as in-house counsel
• Knowledge of federal employment laws
• Employment litigation experience is a plus
• Analytical, research, and communication skills
• Experience working in an agile environment
• Experience performing objective analysis and reasoning to solve immediate issues and to anticipate future business needs
• Experience working cooperatively and collaboratively with others at all job levels
• Willingness to take on additional tasks and projects outside of core areas of expertise

Our benefits

• Comprehensive benefits package include medical, dental, vision, prescription drug coverage, 401k savings plan, retirement plan, paid time off, transit benefit, onsite gym and subsidized cafeteria
• A learning environment with opportunities to gain new skills and grow your career

Requirements

All Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago employees must be fully vaccinated against COVID-19, and receive a booster shot within 30 days of being eligible to do so, unless the Bank grants an accommodation based on medical condition or sincerely held religious belief.

This position requires access to confidential supervisory information and/or FOMC information, which is limited to "Protected Individuals" as defined in the U.S. federal immigration law. Protected Individuals include, but are not limited to, U.S. citizens, U.S. nationals, and U.S. permanent residents who either are not yet eligible to apply for naturalization or who have applied for naturalization within the requisite timeframe. Candidates who are not U.S. citizens or U.S. permanent residents may be eligible for the information access required for this position and sponsorship for a work visa, and subsequently for permanent residence, if they sign a declaration of intent to become a U.S. citizen and meet other eligibility requirements. In addition, all candidates must undergo applicable background checks and comply with all applicable information handling

As a condition of employment, Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago 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 official if necessary.

Full Time / Part TimeFull time

Regular / TemporaryRegular

Job Exempt (Yes / No)Yes

Job CategoryLegal

Work ShiftFirst (United States of America)

The Federal Reserve Banks believe that diversity and inclusion among our employees is critical to our success as an organization, and we seek to recruit, develop and retain the most talented people from a diverse candidate pool. The Federal Reserve Banks are committed to equal employment opportunity for employees and job applicants in compliance with applicable law and to an environment where employees are valued for their differences.

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