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Dow Senior Counsel- Labor and Employment in Midland, Michigan
Senior Counsel- Labor and Employment
At a glance
Position:Senior Counsel- Labor and Employment
Primary locationMidland (MI, USA), Michigan, United States of America
Additional Locations Houston (TX, USA) + More - Less
Schedule:Full time
Date Posted:04/15/2024
Job Number:R2050212
At Dow, we believe in putting people first and we’re passionate about delivering integrity, respect and safety to our customers, our employees and the planet.
Our people are at the heart of our solutions. They reflect the communities we live in and the world where we do business. Their diversity is our strength. We’re a community of relentless problem solvers that offers the daily opportunity to contribute with your perspective, transform industries and shape the future. Our purpose is simple - to deliver a sustainable future for the world through science and collaboration. If you’re looking for a challenge and meaningful role, you’re in the right place.
Dowhas an exciting opportunity for aLabor and EmploymentAttorneyin itsHR Legalgroup with a preferred location ofMidland, MIorHouston, TX(other locations within the U.S. may be considered).
In this role, you will serve as an Attorney that independently provides legal counsel to clients in practice area on all aspects of legal risk across a wide range of issues, in consultation with internal and external legal experts as appropriate. Requires in-depth conceptual and practical knowledge in job discipline and basic knowledge of related job disciplines to solve complex problems. May lead projects or project steps within a broader project, with manageable risks and resource requirements, or may have accountability for on-going activities or objectives. You will act as a resource for colleagues with less experience. You will work independently, receive minimal guidance.
In this role, with oversight from leadership, you will provide legal advice to members of the company's Human Resources function on legal issues associated with managing employees and will review company policies and programs for legal risk and recommend updates and revisions.
Primary Responsibilities:
Provide legal advice to members of the company's Human Resources function on legal issues associated with the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) and the National Labor Relations Act (NLRA).
Advise HR team on legal issues associate with unionized environments. Review and interpret collective bargaining agreements and advise on potential labor law issues.
Provide legal support for labor arbitrations and contract negotiation.
Review company policies and programs for legal risk and recommend updates and revisions.
Review compensation programs annually and other programs as needed (e.g., leave policies, severance plans, diversity programs) for compliance and legal risk.
Lead Employee Review Meetings to review proposed employee terminations, advise leaders and HR on legal risk of terminations and other job actions.
Advise HR professionals and leaders on legal issues arising from employee medical conditions that impact ability to work. Assess legal risks and recommend approaches to manage employee medical leave and accommodation requests.
Act as legal counsel on employee investigations.
Prepare and provide proactive training to HR employees on legal topics.
Qualifications:
Juris Doctor or Master of Laws.
Minimum of 4 years practicing as an in-house counsel or as an attorney with a major law firm or corporation.
Admission to State Bar or eligible for admission.
A minimum requirement for this U.S. based position is the ability to work legally in the United States. No visa sponsorship/support is available for this position, including for any type of U.S. permanent residency (green card) process.
Preferred Qualifications:
4+ years’ demonstrable competence practicing labor and employment law with a major law firm, employment boutique firm or corporation.
Strong law school credentials.
Labor & Employment Law Certification.
Masters of Laws (LLM) in Labor Law.
Note:Domestic relocation is available for this role and may be provided based on eligibility.
The role will align to Dow's Design Your day approach and allows employees flexibility by choosing when to work remotely and when to attend on-site activities based on project work and role needs.
Benefits – What Dow offers you
We invest in you.
Dow invests in total rewards programs to help you manage all aspects of you: your pay, your health, your life, your future, and your career. You bring your background, talent and perspective to work every day. Dow rewards that commitment by investing in your total wellbeing.
Here are just a few highlights of what you would be offered as a Dow employee:
Equitable and market-competitive base pay and bonus opportunity across our global markets, along with locally relevant incentives.
Benefits and programs to support your physical, mental and emotional well-being, to help you get the care you need...when you need it.
Competitive retirement program that may include company-provided benefits, savings opportunities, financial planning and educational resources to help you achieve your long term financial-goals.
Become a Dow shareholder through various employee stock programs.
Opportunities to learn and grow through training and mentoring, work experiences, community involvement and team building.
Workplace culture empowering role-based flexibility to maximize personal productivity and balance personal needs.
Global Paid Time Off (PTO) policies:
Paid time off for new parents (birthing and non-birthing, including adoptive and foster parents).
Paid time off to care for family members who are sick or injured.
Paid time off to support volunteering and Employee Resource Group’s (ERG) participation.
Join our team, we can make a difference together.
About Dow
Dow (NYSE: DOW) is one of the world’s leading materials science companies, serving customers in high-growth markets such as packaging, infrastructure, mobility and consumer applications. Our global breadth, asset integration and scale, focused innovation, leading business positions and commitment to sustainability enable us to achieve profitable growth and help deliver a sustainable future. We operate manufacturing sites in 31 countries and employ approximately 35,900 people. Dow delivered sales of approximately $45 billion in 2023. References to Dow or the Company mean Dow Inc. and its subsidiaries. Learn more about us and our ambition to be the most innovative, customer-centric, inclusive and sustainable materials science company in the world by visitingwww.dow.com.
As part of our dedication to the diversity of our workforce, Dow is committed to equal opportunities in employment. We encourage every employee to bring their whole self to work each day to not only deliver more value, but also have a more fulfilling career. Further information regarding Dow's equal opportunities is available onwww.dow.com.
Dow is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer and is committed to providing opportunities without regard for race, color, religion, sex, including pregnancy, sexual orientation, or gender identity, national origin, age, disability and genetic information, including family medical history. We are also committed to providing reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities and disabled veterans in our job application procedures. If you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability, you may call us at 1-833-My Dow HR (833-693-6947) and select option 8.