Corporate Counsel, Employment and Litigation

Job Overview

The Corporate Counsel, Employment & Litigation is an integral member of a high-performing and evolving global legal team at iCIMS. With guidance from the General Counsel, the Corporate Counsel, Employment & Litigation works closely with Talent and other business partners to provide employment, and litigation advice and counsel. This role is responsible for managing litigation and dispute matters, creating and supporting strategic and proactive corporate and employment initiatives and programs, identifying trends, risks and opportunities within iCIMS, and providing advice and training to internal business partners.

The Corporate Counsel, Employment & Litigation will report directly to the General Counsel. Occasional travel may be required. This position can be based out of the Holmdel, NJ area or remote-based.

About Us

When you join iCIMS, you join the team helping global companies transform business and the world through the power of talent.?Our customers do amazing things: design rocket ships, create vaccines, deliver consumer goods globally, overnight, with a smile.?As the Talent Cloud company, we empower these organizations to attract, engage, hire, and advance the right talent. We're passionate about helping companies build a diverse, winning workforce and about building our home team. We're dedicated to fostering an inclusive, purpose-driven, and innovative work environment where everyone belongs.

Responsibilities

The role will focus on the following key areas:

• Draft, revise and update employment agreements/contracts, policies, and handbooks to ensure compliance with evolving global laws and best practices.

• Advise and counsel management and Talent team concerning global employment law issues, claims, internal investigations, pre-dispute conflicts, and audits.

• Collaborate closely with stakeholders to evolve scalable employment policies and programs to support our global business.

• Work closely with, and act as a liaison to, outside counsel to ensure iCIMS receives appropriate specialized support so that iCIMS may manage risk effectively.

• Act as an advisor to internal customers, including leadership, on employment, litigation and potential litigation matters.

• Manage all stages of litigation matters, including active management of outside counsel and outside counsel spend.

• Advise and counsel the business on operational issues, as well as pre-litigation disputes, with focus on how the business can mitigate risk with respect to active and past disputes.

• Provide employment and litigation support and guidance relating to potential mergers and acquisitions.

• Participate in other strategic projects and initiatives.

• Monitor and analyze developments in federal, state, foreign, and local employment laws and regulations and act as an internal employment law expert.

• Support compliance and ethics initiatives, including investigations and audits.

• Consistently ensure that business is conducted with integrity at all times and that behavior aligns with iCIMS policies, procedures, and core competencies.

Qualifications

• A minimum of 6 years of law firm or in-house experience in employment law and litigation.

• Experience in managing complex, litigation matters including commercial disputes

• Global employment law experience is preferred.

• Experience handling employment litigation matters, including managing outside counsel and representing global companies in complex disputes.

• Experience managing a litigation budget, including overseeing and optimizing outside counsel expenses.

• Experience in researching and analyzing federal, state, local and international laws.

• Ability to work independently, while being a collaborative member of the team

• Ability to analyze case law and provide recommendations.

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.

• Ability to effectively communicate orally and in writing with the management and executive team, and company employees.

• Ability to mentor peers in areas of expertise.

• Demonstrated success in displaying passion, drive, adaptability and innovation.

• Ability to organize and manage multiple, and at times competing priorities.

• Demonstrated ability to solve practical problems or resolve issues in a timely manner.

• Proficient in the MS Office Suite

• Ability to thrive in a fast paced, evolving organization.

• Strong track record of success in building solid working relationships within various areas/business functions of the company.

Education/Certifications/Licenses Required:

• Bachelor's Degree and Juris Doctor from an accredited law school.

• Membership in the State Bar as an attorney qualified to practice law in the State of NJ, or eligible to become licensed as in-house counsel.

EEO Statement

iCIMS is a place where everyone belongs. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. Our approach helps us to build a winning team that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and abilities. So, regardless of how your diversity expresses itself, you can find a home here at iCIMS. We are proud to be an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, religion, national origin, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, veteran status, genetic information, disability, or other applicable legally protected characteristics. If you'd like to view a copy of the company's affirmative action plan or policy statement and/or if you would like to request an accommodation due to a disability, please contact us at [email protected] .

Compensation and Benefits

We accept applications for this position on an ongoing basis until the position is filled. Applications will be reviewed as they are received, and qualified candidates may be contacted throughout the posting period.

The anticipated base pay range for this position is $140,000-$180,000.00 annually. Additional compensation for this role includes a bonus eligibility, which program is based on personal, department and/or company performance, where applicable. Final compensation will be based on factors such as relevant experience, skills, education, internal equity, and market data. This range aligns with our commitment to equitable and transparent compensation practices, as required by applicable law.

Competitive health and wellness benefits include medical, dental, vision, 401(k), dependent care, short term and long-term disability, life and AD&D insurance, bonding and parental leave, mindfulness resources, an open vacation policy, sick days, paid holidays, quiet hours each workday, and tuition reimbursement. Benefits and eligibility may vary by location, role, and tenure. Learn more here: