Consumers Energy is Michigan's largest energy provider, providing natural gas and/or electricity to 6.8 million of the state's 10 million residents in all 68 Lower Peninsula counties. Consumers Energy knows job number one is to keep the lights on for customers. We are committed to delivering reliable, clean, and affordable energy to our customers 24/7.
LOCATION
This is a hybrid (onsite/virtual) with minimum onsite requirements on Monday, Tuesday and Thursday assigned to One Energy Plaza located in Jackson, MI. The selected candidate must be within a commutable distance or willing to relocate (relocation package is available for those that qualify).
GENERAL SUMMARY OF JOB RESPONSIBILITIES
The Senior Employment Attorney provides legal advice and recommendations to executives and management regarding matters of complexity which have or may have a material impact on the business. The incumbent is considered an expert in their legal practice area (employment, labor, and benefit related legal matters) and works independently and with a base of regular clients and partners to meet their legal needs and goals and helps those clients and partners develop strategies important to the business. Research legal principles and precedents, draft and execute legal documents, and gather relevant case related information using multiple sources and methods, with the matters occasionally requiring consultation with outside counsel and experts.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES
Provide legal counsel to clients regarding employment practices and compliance (including labor, non-labor, and benefits issues)
Conduct legal research, keep clients informed of developments in the relevant practice subject areas, explain legal concepts, develop strategies to mitigate legal risk
Provide direction to, and work collaboratively with, other professional, paraprofessional and support staff to develop solutions to problems presented
Conduct training for co-workers on various legal topics and advise/assist less experienced attorneys
Identify, assess, and manage legal risks associated with the company's business activities. Assist with the development and implementation of policies and procedures designed to ensure compliance with applicable laws and regulations
Manage outside counsel and legal vendors
Represent the company externally in matters such as negotiations, regulatory or court proceedings, or meetings with customers or other stakeholders
Serve as leader and advisor, lead cases or projects and provide legal counsel on a broad range of significant corporate and business matters as applicable to their practice area. Handle all aspects of work, including, by way of example, project management, draft and negotiate contracts and agreements, manage litigation or regulatory matters (e.g., drafting discovery and legal pleadings, briefs, attending hearings), advise on corporate and governance issues, and handle fewer complex mergers and acquisitions
Other duties as assigned or may be necessary
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Practice area expert (to include Title VII, Elliott-Larsen Civil Rights Act, ADA, MPWDA, ADEA, FMLA, FLSA, NLRA, ERISA) and leader of cases or projects of moderate- to high-complexity
Demonstrated dependability as an Attorney
Ability to handle multiple projects, and the ability to meet competing deadlines
Knowledge of State and federal laws and regulations in legal specialty
Ability to analyze and, through appropriate inquiry, develop facts and provide advice on the applicable law
EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE
Juris Doctor Degree with four (4) or more years of experience as an attorney with a law firm and/or as in-house counsel
Admission to Michigan's or other acceptable jurisdiction's state bar
PREFERRED EXPERIENCE
Four (4) or more years of experience advising on employment-related matters including risk assessment, administrative charges, and litigation
Four (4) or more years of experience advising on labor-related matters, including contract interpretation, arbitration, and unfair labor practice charges
Four (4) or more years of experience advising on ERISA and non-ERISA benefits matters (health and welfare and retirement plans) and executive compensation matters
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Why should you join our team?
At Consumers Energy, we offer more than just a place to work. We foster a culture that supports career development, growth, and stability, and we take pride in offering our co-workers excellent benefits and compensation packages. We are deliberately creating an inclusive culture that makes our diverse team of co-workers feel valued, supported, and empowered every day. We're a company made up of thousands of people, all with different stories to share and work to do, but we stand united in our company purpose: world class performance delivering hometown service.
What we offer:
Competitive compensation packages
Medical, Dental and Vision
401k with company match
Paid parental leave
Up to 13 paid Holidays
Paid time off
Educational Assistance Program
Diversity, Equity & Inclusion:
We, at CMS Energy, value Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion. It is part of our DNA. We treat our employees with respect, we treat each other fairly and we value the opinions of others. We are passionate about building and nurturing an environment where everyone feels included. We don't discriminate. We seek to learn about each other and better understand our unique differences. Our uniqueness makes us authentic. We create safe spaces where everyone can be who they truly are. We invite difficult conversations and uncomfortable topics. We value diverse... For full info follow application link.
All qualified applicants will not be discriminated against and will receive consideration for employment without regard to protected veteran status, disability, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or national origin.
