Overview

SIG has a job opportunity available for an attorney to join our in-house counsel / legal team in our Philadelphia area (Bala Cynwyd) headquarters. In this role, you will gain insight into our business while counseling and advising on a broad array of employment related issues. Your role will be that of a liaison, strategizing with internal and external colleagues and business management teams on a comprehensive array of issues.

In this role, you will: 

• Provide legal advice, counsel and support to key partners in Human Resources, Benefits and Recruiting on a broad range of employment law matters
• Monitor legislation, regulations, case law and government enforcement actions relating to the above substantive legal areas, and provide proactive, strategic advice to the relevant stakeholders
• Draft and maintain employment-related documents, policies and processes
• Lead internal audit and process reviews and participate in internal investigations
• Oversee and coordinate outside counsel regarding litigation matters

What we’re looking for

What we’re looking for

• J.D. degree required and membership in at least one state bar
• Minimum of 4-5 years of employment law experience required
• Strong organization, effective planning, problem solving, and analytical skills required
• Superior communication skills, both oral and written, and the ability to liaise comfortably with business partners, all levels of management and outside counsel
• Must exhibit initiative and assertiveness in obtaining information needed to proceed with projects and accomplish tasks with minimal supervision
• Ability to be flexible and adapt to changing situations or urgent requests that may arise with little or no notice
• Must possess discretion and sensitivity when working with confidential information and safeguard such information appropriately
• Ability to exhibit independent judgment when evaluating projects or assignment needs
• Visa sponsorship for work authorization is not available for this position now or in the future 

SIG does not accept unsolicited resumes from recruiters or search firms. Any resume or referral submitted in the absence of a signed agreement will become the property of SIG and no fee will be paid.