Employment Counsel

Why we're hiring:

WPP is seeking a highly motivated and experienced lawyer to join our dynamic legal team. We're looking for someone who thrives in a fast-paced environment and is committed to delivering exceptional and practical legal counsel. If you're a strategic thinker with high e.q., and a proven track record of success in employment law, we want to hear from you!

What you'll be doing:

• Provide day to day support and legal advice and counsel to internal clients on a wide range of employment law matters


• Provide advice in relation to discipline and terminations, leaves and accommodations, policy-related questions, and state and federal laws, including keeping apprised of latest legal developments. 


• Draft employment agreements, separation agreements, and other related documents.  Manage outside counsel on employment litigation matters and administrative charges


• Build strong relationships and serve as a strategic partner to the business, providing practical advice to mitigate risk.

What you'll need:

• Juris Doctor (JD) degree from an accredited law school


• Admission to the New York State or Illinois Bar (required)


• At least 7 years of experience practicing employment law at a law firm and in-house


• Strong analytical, research, and writing skills


• Excellent communication, problem solving and interpersonal skills


• Ability to work independently and as part of a team


• Proven ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines


• Some experience supporting other markets including Canada and/or Latin America preferred

Who you are:

You're open: We are inclusive and collaborative; we encourage the free exchange of ideas; we respect and celebrate diverse views. We are open-minded: to new ideas, new partnerships, new ways of working.

You're optimistic: We believe in the power of creativity, technology and talent to create brighter futures or our people, our clients and our communities. We approach all that we do with conviction: to try the new and to seek the unexpected.

You're extraordinary: We are stronger together: through collaboration we achieve the amazing. We are creative leaders and pioneers of our industry; we provide extraordinary every day.

What we'll give you:

Passionate, inspired people – We aim to create a culture in which people can do extraordinary work.

Scale and opportunity – We offer the opportunity to create, influence and complete projects at a scale that is unparalleled in the industry.

Challenging and stimulating work – Unique work and the opportunity to join a group of creative problem solvers. Are you up for the challenge?

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