What are the responsibilities and job description for the Legal Counsel, Labor and Employment position at Kohl's?
About The Role
As Legal Counsel, Labor & Employment, you will be responsible for providing legal advice and support on a wide range of labor and employment matters affecting our retail operations, distribution centers, and corporate office locations across multiple jurisdictions.
What You’ll Do
Provide day-to-day counsel to HR business partners, store management, and field leadership on workplace matters, including discipline, wage and hour compliance, employee leaves of absence, accommodation requests (ADA/FMLA), labor relations, and performance management
Monitor federal, state, and local employment law developments (including predictable scheduling/fair workweek laws, pay transparency, and minimum wage updates) and assist in updating company policies and procedures
Respond to administrative charges (EEOC, state fair employment agencies, DOL, NLRB) and manage pre-litigation disputes
Conduct or guide workplace investigations, including complaints of harassment, discrimination, or retaliation
Support the development and presentation of training programs for managers and HR professionals on employment law best practices, including ADA accommodations, workplace investigations, and labor relations
Translate complex legal concepts into clear, actionable business advice at all levels in the organization
Manage and prioritize a high-volume workload effectively within a fast-paced retail environment
Additional tasks may be assigned
Required
What Skills You Have
Juris Doctor degree from accredited law school
3-5 years experience in private practice and/or corporate legal department advising on a variety of employment and labor related matters
Preferred
Prior in-house experience