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**Vice President, Associate General Counsel** - Lead FMR LLC's Employment Law Team, advising on complex labor, employment, and securities laws. 7-10 years of relevant experience required, with expertise in federal/state labor laws, litigation (FINRA arbitrations preferred), and risk assessment. Crucial role collaborating with senior executives and HR, managing employment-related legal issues. Generous compensation package with comprehensive benefits.
- Compensation
- $140,000 – $285,000 USD
- City
- Not specified
- Country
- Not specified
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Full Job Description
Job Description:
The FMR LLC Legal Department is seeking to hire a senior attorney to join the Employment Law Team ('ELT'). This team is responsible for all employment law and labor matters across Fidelitys global financial services and venture investment businesses including advisory, regulatory, internal investigative, employment litigation, the employment aspects of corporate acquisitions and transactions, domestic and international business start-ups and wind-downs, corporate reorganizations, executive compensation, non-competition and non-solicitation agreements enforcement, complex and routine employment litigation and labor relations matters.
The Role
As an experienced employment attorney, you work independently on a variety of advisory, internal investigative and employment litigation matters for specified client groups and business partners. The position requires the application of both a full range of federal, state, and international labor and employment laws as well as diverse securities rules and regulations applicable to employee conduct within Fidelitys financial services and venture investment businesses.
The Expertise and Skills You Bring
- J.D. with 7 - 10 years of relevant experience as a practicing attorney in Labor and Employment Law
- Comprehensive knowledge of federal and state labor and employment laws, including those pertaining to employment discrimination and retaliation; accommodations and leaves of absence; wage/hour and payroll; worker classification; whistleblowing; data privacy; reductions in force and job eliminations; workplace injury; credit and criminal checks; waivers of claims
- Litigation experience strongly preferred, particularly experience with FINRA arbitrations related to U-5 filings
- Experience advising employers in financial services would be valuable, however is not required
- Experience advising employers regarding immigration-related matters would be valuable, however is not required
- Ability to advise senior executives and HR business partners on a full range of employment matters
- Demonstrated success in litigating both complex and routine employment and labor matters
- Superior analytical, writing, oral communication, research, investigatory, advocacy, presentation, and interpersonal skills
- Ability to work independently and under pressure and handle multiple tasks
- Exceptional judgment when weighing both legal and business risk
- Commitment to excellence
Note: Fidelity is not providing immigration sponsorship for this position
The Team
You will play an important role in advising Fidelity leaders, Human Resources, Employee Relations, Internal Investigations, and others. Your role will be critical to Fidelity's management and resolution of employment issues. You will work closely with a dynamic, highly skilled, and collaborative group of professionals.
The base salary range for this position is $140,000-285,000 USD per year.Placement in the range will vary based on job responsibilities and scope, geographic location, candidates relevant experience, and other factors.
Base salary is only part of the total compensation package. Depending on the position and eligibility requirements, the offer package may also include bonus or other variable compensation.
We offer a wide range of benefits to meet your evolving needs and help you live your best life at work and at home. These benefits include comprehensive health care coverage and emotional well-being support, market-leading retirement, generous paid time off and parental leave, charitable giving employee match program, and educational assistance including student loan repayment, tuition reimbursement, and learning resources to develop your career. Note, the application window closes when the position is filled or unposted.
Please be advised that Fidelitys business is governed by the provisions of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the Investment Advisers Act of 1940, the Investment Company Act of 1940, ERISA, numerous state laws governing securities, investment and retirement-related financial activities and the rules and regulations of numerous self-regulatory organizations, including FINRA, among others. Those laws and regulations may restrict Fidelity from hiring and/or associating with individuals with certain Criminal Histories.
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Benefits that balance life and work
From our fully paid parent leave to our on-site health and wellness centers, our benefits support the belief that more balance you have, the better you can achieve your goals.
Company overview
Company overview
At Fidelity, we are passionate about making our financial expertise broadly accessible and effective in helping people live the lives they want. We are a privately held company that places a high degree of value in creating and nurturing a work environment that attracts the best talent and reflects our commitment to our associates. We are proud of our diverse and inclusive workplace where we respect and value our associates for their unique perspectives and experience.
Reasonable accommodations
Fidelity will reasonably accommodate applicants with disabilities who need adjustments to participate in the application or interview process. To initiate a request for an accommodation contact the HR Accommodation Team by sending an email to accommodations@fmr.com, or by calling 800-835-5099, prompt 2, option 3.
Equal opportunity employer
Fidelity Investments is an equal opportunity employer. We believe that the most effective way to attract, develop, and retain a diverse workforce is to build an enduring culture of inclusion and belonging.
Applicant screening
At Fidelity, we value honesty, integrity, and the safety of our associates and customers within a heavily regulated industry. Certain roles may require candidates to go through a preliminary credit check during the screening process. Candidates who are presented with a Fidelity offer will need to go through a background investigation and may be asked to provide additional documentation as requested. This investigation includes but is not limited to a criminal, civil litigations and regulatory review, employment, education, and credit review (role dependent). These investigations will account for 7 years or more of history, depending on the role. Where permitted by federal or state law, Fidelity will also conduct a pre-employment drug screen, which will review for the following substances: Amphetamines, THC (marijuana), cocaine, opiates, phencyclidine.
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