About This Role
Discover. A brighter future.
With us, you’ll do meaningful work from Day 1. Our collaborative culture is built on three core behaviors: We Play to Win, We Get Better Every Day & We Succeed Together. And we mean it – we want you to grow and make a difference at one of the world’s leading digital banking and payments companies. We value what makes you unique so that you have an opportunity to shine.
Come build your future, while being the reason millions of people find a brighter financial future with Discover.
Job Description:
What You’ll Do
This role involves handling moderately complex legal matters, including providing advice, direction and support to internal business clients, including risk, compliance, risk and operations, governance, government relations, and/or provides legal advice, as applicable to role, on new initiatives, business processes, contract review and analysis, training, corrective actions, compliance with laws, regulations, policies and procedures, litigation risk and issues raised in governance committees. Communicates effectively with clients, customers, leadership, committees, regulators and counterparties as applicable. Typically, the role is that of an individual contributor, but in some circumstances, the role may functionally lead work group(s) or small teams to deliver desired work output.
How You’ll Do It
- Monitoring federal, state, and municipal legal developments, providing weekly briefings to the employment law team on new developments, issuing memoranda to stakeholders, and partner with Compliance and HR to support business goals.
- Conduct legal research and provide written analyses related to various employment and benefits matters, including but not limited to, Title VII, ADA, FMLA, Affirmative Action, ERISA, FLSA, and Immigration.
- Partner with stakeholders to provide legal review and advise on investigations.
- Provide legal advice, in partnership with outside legal counsel, to HR and other business partners at international locations (e.g., EMEA, APAC, Americas)
- Respond to demand letters, wage claims, and employment-related charges filed with municipal, state or federal enforcement agencies (e.g., EEOC, DOL, DOJ, OSHA).
- Represent the company before various employment agencies (e.g., EEOC, DOL, DOJ, OSHA), and courts and oversee the defense of matters by outside counsel.
- Consult with and advise business unit management on matters regarding EEO, FMLA, FLSA, ADAAA, ADEA, Equal Pay, OSHA, Employee Privacy, Immigration, Diversity and Inclusion, Affirmative Action, Performance Management and Terminations.
- Assist in the development of company policies, procedures, guidelines, standards and other practices designed to ensure compliance with applicable employment-related laws and regulations affecting employees in the U.S. and in international locations.
- Develop and provide preventative training to HR teams and other internal clients on personnel policies and procedures and applicable state and federal laws.
- Perform other duties as assigned to support the department and company, as well as to develop skills and abilities for succession in the department.
- Provides advice, counseling, and training on moderately complex legal topics which may include one or more of the following coverage areas: Employment/Benefits.
Qualifications You’ll Need
The Basics
- Juris Doctorate
- 3+ years Legal experience supporting consumer financial services products and services, or job related
- Active law license in good standing
Bonus Points If You Have
- 5+ years Legal experience supporting consumer financial services products and services, or job related
Compensation:
The base pay for this position generally ranges between $100,500.00 to $170,100.00. Additional incentives may be provided as part of a market competitive total compensation package. Factors, such as but not limited to, geographical location, relevant experience, education, and skill level may impact the pay for this position.
Benefits:
We also offer a range of benefits and programs based on eligibility. These benefits include:
- Paid Parental Leave
- Paid Time Off
- 401(k) Plan
- Medical, Dental, Vision, & Health Savings Account
- STD, Life, LTD and AD&D
- Recognition Program
- Education Assistance
- Commuter Benefits
- Family Support Programs
- Employee Stock Purchase Plan
Learn more at MyDiscoverBenefits.com.
What are you waiting for? Apply today!
All Discover employees place our customers at the very center of our work. To deliver on our promises to our customers, each of us contribute every day to a culture that values compliance and risk management.
Discover is committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace. Discover is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, or other legally protected status. (Know Your Rights)