Samsung Ads · 5 days ago
Senior Legal Counsel, Labor & Employment Law
700 Sylvan Ave Englewood Cliffs, NJ, USA
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
$190K/yr - $200K/yr
3+ years expSamsung Electronics America, Inc. (SEA) is a leader in mobile technologies and consumer electronics. The Senior Legal Counsel will provide legal counseling on employment and labor law compliance, handle litigation, and support various divisions within the organization.
Marketing & Advertising
Responsibilities
Investigate, respond to and mediate agency matters (EEOC, state divisions of civil rights, Department of Labor). Investigate, respond to and negotiate pre-litigation claims. Handle employee litigation and arbitrations
Review and update employee handbook and policies for SEA and subsidiaries/affiliates
Review and revise executive offer letters, agreements and incentive plans
Review and revise commercial contracts to address employment law matters
Oversee investigations of employee complaints
Provide counseling to Human Resources and subsidiaries/affiliates on employee performance improvement, discipline and terminations
Provide counseling regarding wage and hour exemptions and compliance with FLSA and comparable state and local laws
Provide counseling regarding employee accommodations and obligations under disability laws
Provide counseling regarding FMLA compliance, leaves of absence and paid sick leave
Provide counseling on pay equity laws and reviews
Provide counseling on employment law issues and reporting obligations for purposes of compliance and audit
Prepare and conduct training for Human Resources and other internal clients on employment law trends and issues and best practices for mitigating legal risk
Qualification
Required
Juris Doctorate degree from accredited US Law School with 3-6 years of experience
Member in good standing of one US state bar, and ability to become member in good standing of NJ or TX bar or qualify as in-house counsel in NJ or TX
Must have excellent written and verbal communication skills
Experience appearing before state and federal agencies on employment matters
Experience counseling employers on an array of employment and labor related matters
Demonstrated effectiveness with multiple stakeholders and diverse constituencies
Team player with the ability to proactively collaborate with cross-functional teams
Executive presence combined with strong interpersonal and organizational skills and a demonstrated ability to proactively provide sound legal support and exercise good judgment in a dynamic and fast-paced environment
Intellectual curiosity and business awareness and desire to develop a deep understanding of the business environment in which he/she operates
Preferred
Training and presentation skills
Experience conducting wage and hour audits; pay equity audits and reviews; and/or handling matters involving OFCCP compliance
Knowledge of reviewing and analyzing post-termination contractual obligations (non-competition, non-solicitation and confidentiality obligations)
Benefits law experience
Drafting experience related to executive offer letters and agreements
Familiarity with handling immigration matters
Benefits
Medical
Dental
Vision
Life Insurance
401(k)
Employee Purchase Program
Tuition Assistance (after 6 months)
Paid Time Off
Student Loan Program (after 6 months)
Wellness Incentives
MBO bonus compensation, based on company, division, and individual performance.
Company
Samsung Ads
Samsung Ads helps consumers discover relevant content and brands across Smart TVs, mobile, and desktop.
501-1000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Kimberly Lauterbach
Head Of Business Operations
Recent News
2025-12-16
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