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About the Role
Canon U.S.A., Inc. in Melville, NY is seeking an experienced Employment Counsel to provide practical, business-focused legal advice regarding a wide range of employment matters nationally. This role partners closely with Human Resources and cross-functional business groups to mitigate risk and support a workplace that aligns with our corporate philosophy of Kyosei.
Responsibilities
- Serve as a subject matter expert for employment matters nationally
- Provide day-to-day legal guidance regarding the full employee lifecycle, including onboarding, performance management, employee relations, leaves of absence, accommodations, OSHA and related safety matters, corrective actions and terminations
- Collaborate on hiring practices, offer letters, background checks, onboarding issues, and contingent workforce considerations, including advising on, and drafting recruitment, and HR related agreements
- Draft, review and negotiate separation, severance, and release agreements in connection with reorganizations and reductions in force
- Partner with Human Resources to train and/or develop personnel training on employment law topics, policy interpretation and best practices to reduce risk and promote consistency
- Manage and oversee employment-related litigation, agency charges, audits, and investigations (including EEOC, DOL and other federal, state and local agencies) in coordination with outside counsel where appropriate
- Advise Human Resources on internal investigations and on appropriate remedial action
- Advise business units on employment law matters impacting customer and vendor relationships and agreements
- Conduct witness interviews, draft pleadings and agency submissions, motion practice, employment-related contract drafting, prepare employment policies, conduct and oversee settlement negotiations, and participate in mediations, as well as supervise outside counsel on employment litigation matters
Requirements
- Requires a Juris Doctor and admission to a state bar (preferably New York)
- Must possess a Juris Doctor (JD) degree from an accredited law school and active membership in good standing with at least one U.S. state bar
- Must have at least 3-5 years of experience practicing employment law, preferably with a mix of law firm and in-house experience
- Requires a confident attorney with demonstrated experience managing a broad range of legal issues and interacting closely with business leaders
- Must be legally authorized to work in the United States
- Will not pursue or support visa sponsorship
- Must reside in the United States at the time of hire
Skills
- Excellent oral and written communication skills
- Sound judgment, diplomacy, and discretion when handling sensitive or high-stakes issues
- Demonstrated ability to think both creatively and strategically
- Strong track record of working effectively with senior Human Resources professionals and business leaders
- Well-developed intellectual, analytical, and problem-solving skills to build alignment and consensus
- Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to collaborate at all levels within an organization, including diverse and international teams
- Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, evolving environment
- Respond effectively to challenges
- Maintain the highest standards of ethics and integrity
Location
- Melville, NY
Work Type
- Full-time
- Hybrid
Experience Level
- 3-5 years of experience in a law firm and/or in-house role
- 5-8 years of related experience
Education Level
- Juris Doctor
- Admission to a state bar
Salary/Compensations
- $126,330 - $189,180 annually
Benefits
- Medical
- Dental
- Vision
- 401(k) Savings Plan
- Discretionary profit sharing
- Discretionary success sharing
- Educational assistance
- Recognition programs
- Vacation
- Employee referral bonus
- Employee discounts
- “Dress for Your Day” attire program
- Volunteer opportunities
About the Company
- Canon U.S.A., Inc., is a leading provider of consumer, business-to-business, and industrial digital imaging solutions to the United States and to Latin America and the Caribbean markets.
- With approximately $28.5 billion in global revenue, its parent company, Canon Inc., as of 2024 has ranked in the top-10 for U.S. patents granted for 41 consecutive years.
- Canon U.S.A. is dedicated to its Kyosei philosophy of social and environmental responsibility.
- Where Talent Fosters Innovation.
- Driven by our mission of exceeding customer expectations with our technologies and enriching the lives of our local communities and staff, we are a phenomenal team working collaboratively toward common goals.
- Our employees have a strong work ethic, creativity, and a cooperative spirit.
- We believe in integrity, respect, empowerment, and making a difference in the communities we serve.
- There is a strong sense of pride in what we do individually and together as a team.
- Join us and discover what it means to work for a global digital imaging leader with an unparalleled reputation for quality and innovation.
Equal Opportunity
- All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.