HR Attorney (Charlotte)

Job Description:At Bank of America, we are guided by a common purpose to help make financial lives better through the power of every connection. We do this by driving Responsible Growth and delivering for our clients, teammates, communities and shareholders every day.Being a Great Place to Work and providing a culture of caring is core to how we drive Responsible Growth. We are intentional about fostering an inclusive workplace where every teammate has the opportunity to succeed, build a career and contribute to our shared success. This includes attracting and developing exceptional talent, recognizing and rewarding performance, and supporting our teammates’ physical, emotional, and financial wellness through affordable, competitive and flexible benefits.We value the unique perspectives individuals bring from all backgrounds and career paths - whether shaped by military service, community college education, or a wide range of work and life experiences. These journeys foster resilience, leadership and innovation, strengthening our workforce and positively impact the communities we serve.Bank of America is committed to an in-office culture that supports collaboration, engagement, and career development. Our approach includes clear in-office expectations, while providing an appropriate level of flexibility based on role-specific responsibilities and business needs.At Bank of America, you can build a successful career with opportunities to learn, grow, and make an impact. Join us!This job is responsible for leading a team of employment lawyers and paralegals while providing regular advice to internal clients and managing a docket of litigation, agency, and pre-litigation matters, including claims involving discrimination, retaliation, and wage and hour matters.Key responsibilities include providing employment and labor legal counsel to Human Resources, Employee Relations, and line of business managers, including advising on legal risks, negotiating and drafting employment-related documents, interpreting policies, and applying applicable employment laws and regulations.Job expectations include directing outside counsel, coordinating the work of paralegals and other legal staff, and supporting the resolution of employment-related legal matters and inquiries.Job Description:This job is responsible for providing legal counsel on matters related to corporate functions, such as Corporate Secretary, Employment and Human Resources, Operations, Technology, Procurement, or Real Estate. Key responsibilities include reviewing complex legal documents, interpreting laws and regulations, performing legal research, and providing thought leadership and strategic advice to internal partners on related legal matters of potentially significant impact. Job expectations include directing the work of outside counsel and coordinating the work of Paralegals or other Legal staff.Responsibilities:Provides thought leadership and strategic advice on complex legal issues and implications to corporate functionsProvides clear, concise, actionable, and business-informed legal advice to leadershipDrives the creation of strategies and participates in negotiations to resolve legal and other risks presented by active matters, new technology, and anticipated regulatory changesInterprets rulings, laws, and regulationsDrafts, reviews, and/or negotiates complex legal documents, such as regulatory filings, engagement letters, offering documents, and legal opinionsSupports company responses to government agency examinations and investigations, enforcement actions, private complaints, and litigationDirects the work of outside counsel and other Legal staff, and trains, mentors, or supports the development of peersPartner with Human Resources, Compliance, Risk, Audit, and other control functions to provide guidance on complex employment matters and legal risks.Report employment-related legal matters, policies, and initiatives to senior management and oversee related litigation activity, including the supervision of outside counsel.Required Qualifications:Admitted to state bar in good standingMinimum of 15 years experience at a major law firm or corporate legal departmentMinimum 10 years knowledge of HR and employment law related mattersExperience presenting complex issues in a clear and concise manner and provide succinct results-oriented legal advice for C-Suite ExecutivesAbility to field issues across a diverse set of legal fieldsStrong interpersonal, organizational and problem-solving skillsAbility to work in a fast-paced, demanding and collaborative environment with many stakeholdersIndependent, self-starter capable of prioritizing conflicting demands and handling multiple assignments simultaneouslyStrong influencing and leadership skills, including decisiveness on both legal and business issuesDesired Qualifications:7+ years’ experience supporting the financial services industry and/or broker/dealer businesses with respect to employment related legal issuesSkills:AdvisoryCorporate Governance ManagementOral CommunicationsStakeholder ManagementWritten CommunicationsAttention to DetailCollaborationIssue ManagementLegal Drafting and WritingRelationship BuildingExecutive PresenceInterpret Relevant Laws, Rules, and RegulationsPresentation SkillsRegulatory ComplianceRisk ManagementMinimum Education Requirement: Doctorate degree in related fieldShift:1st shift (United States of America)Hours Per Week: 40Pay Transparency detailsUS - DC - Washington - 1800 K St NW - 1800 K Street NW (DC1842), US - MA - Boston - 100 Federal St - 100 Federal St Lp (MA5100), US - NY - New York - ONE BRYANT PARK - BANK OF AMERICA TOWER (NY1100)Pay and benefits informationPay range$235,000.00 - $278,000.00 annualized salary, offers to be determined based on experience, education and skill set.Discretionary incentive eligibleThis role is eligible to participate in the annual discretionary plan. Employees are eligible for an annual discretionary award based on their overall individual performance results and behaviors, the performance and contributions of their line of business and/or group; and the overall success of the Company.BenefitsThis role is currently benefits eligible. We provide industry-leading benefits, access to paid time off, resources and support to our employees so they can make a genuine impact and contribute to the sustainable growth of our business and the communities we serve.SummaryLocation: New York; Washington; Charlotte; BostonType: Full time