Job Description
Public Storage, the world’s leading owner, operator, and developer of self-storage facilities, is seeking a dynamic and motivated in-house employment counsel. This team member’s duties will include providing comprehensive legal advice and counsel on all employment-related issues, assisting in internal investigations, helping maintain compliant employment policies and practices, and representing the company in administrative proceedings.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
- Advice and Counseling:
- Provide expert legal advice and counseling to management and human resources business partners on employment issues, including recruiting, hiring, employee relations, discipline, terminations, reductions-in-force, leaves of absence, accommodations, wage and hour compliance, and immigration.
- Litigation Management:
- Assist in the management of employment litigation and respond to pre-litigation demands and federal and state agency charges, including investigating employment law claims and responding to EEOC charges and state agency charges.
- External Counsel Management:
- Manage outside counsel to achieve optimal efficiencies, outcomes, and value for the company.
- Employee Complaints:
- Advise and assist human resources and other internal partners on the investigation of employee complaints, ensuring timely resolution and appropriate follow-up and reporting.
- Policy Formulation and Revision:
- Consult with human resources and other business partners regarding the formulation and revision of employment policies and guidance to ensure compliance with applicable laws.
- HR Collaboration:
- Partner with HR Business partners on the design of programs and tools to guide team members on various employment laws and best practices.
- Legal Developments Monitoring:
- Monitor and interpret employment law developments and provide relevant summary communications and recommendations to human resources and other business partners.
- Ad Hoc Projects:
- Work on ad hoc legal employment law-related projects, including offer letters, policies, templates, and processes.
- Representation:
- May represent the company in administrative proceedings.