What are the responsibilities and job description for the Legal Counsel, Labor and Employment position at KOHLS?
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
What Skills You Have
Required
- 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