Tiffany & Co

Managing Counsel - Employment Law

Tiffany & Co • $182K — $257K *
Whippany, NJ 07981In-Person
Legal & Accounting
5 - 7 years of experience
1 month ago
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • JD from an accredited law school
  • 5-8+ years of experience in employment law, preferably with both law firm and in-house backgrounds
  • Expertise in U.S. employment and benefits law; international experience is a plus
  • Exceptional writing and communication skills
  • Strong judgment and attention to detail
  • Ability to provide complex legal guidance in a business-friendly way
  • Proven credibility with senior management
  • Strong time management skills to handle a significant workload

Responsibilities

  • Serve as the primary legal advisor to the global HR team and provide support to retail and corporate partners on employment matters
  • Advise on comprehensive employment law issues including diversity initiatives, hiring processes, and separations
  • Draft and review all employment-related documents and policies
  • Investigate employee claims and represent Tiffany in legal proceedings globally
  • Provide legal advice on compensation, benefits, and compliance with health and pension plans
  • Manage outside legal counsel and oversee legal budgets
  • Supervise legal assistants and contribute to training and development initiatives

Benefits

  • Comprehensive health and welfare benefits
  • Retirement plans and compensation packages
  • Professional development and training opportunities
  • Flexible location options between New York, NY and Whippany, NJ
  • Potential eligibility for bonus incentives
Full Job Description
Job Description

Position Overview:
The Managing Counsel - Employment Law will report directly to the General Counsel and serve as senior legal advisor on all employment law matters. Responsibilities will include day-to-day human resource matters for Tiffany & Co. locations worldwide, investigation and management of employee disputes, and compensation and benefits advice. The Managing Counsel will be expected to think strategically, work independently and communicate effectively with senior management.

Key Responsibilities:
  • Serve as principal legal advisor to the worldwide human resources team, and support business partners in retail, manufacturing and corporate groups with respect to human resources and employment matters
  • Advise on all aspects of employment law, including hiring, progressive discipline and separations, diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives, restrictive covenants, leaves and accommodations, reductions in force, independent contractors, global mobility programs, immigration and wage and hour matters
  • Draft and review employment-related policies, procedures and agreements
  • Investigate and respond to employee claims, represent Tiffany in proceedings before federal and state agencies, and manage employment-related arbitration and litigation around the world
  • Advise on compensation and benefits matters, including compliance issues arising out of the design, implementation and governance of health and welfare and retirement plans
  • Manage outside counsel and oversee budgets
  • Supervise legal assistants
  • Support departmental initiatives concerning outside counsel management, budgeting and training and development


Requirements:
  • JD from accredited law school
  • 5-8+ years of professional experience with a law firm or in-house legal department focusing on employment work; mix of law firm and in-house experience preferred
  • Expertise in U.S. employment and benefits law; experience with international employment law matters preferred
  • Outstanding writing, drafting and communication skills
  • Ability to use good judgment and demonstrate attention to detail
  • Ability to deliver complex legal advice in a business-friendly manner
  • Ability to demonstrate credibility in working with senior management
  • Must be able to balance large volume of work through effective time management and prioritization


The hiring range for this position ranges from $182,000- $257,000. Management is also eligible for bonus. The salary offered will be dependent upon candidates' relevant skills and experience.

This role is based out of either the New York, NY or Whippany, NJ Corporate Offices.

About Tiffany & Co

Tiffany & Co. is a luxury jewelry and specialty retailer that sells jewelry, watches, fragrances, and accessories. The company operates in three segments: Americas, Asia-Pacific, and Europe. The Americas segment includes sales in the United States, Canada, Mexico, Brazil, and Chile. The Asia-Pacific segment includes sales in China, Japan, Australia, Singapore, and Korea. The Europe segment includes sales in the United Kingdom, Italy, Germany, and France. Tiffany & Co. is headquartered in New York, New York and operates over 300 stores worldwide.
Learn more about Tiffany & Co
Size
14,100 employees
Market Cap
$16 billion
Industry
Retail & Consumer Goods
Net Income
$287.5 million
Founded
1837
5 Year Trend
+0.8%
Revenue
$3.6 billion
NASDAQ
TIF
* Ladders Estimates

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