Attorney, Employment and Litigation

SEI is seeking an Employment and Litigation Attorney to join the Legal, Compliance, Corporate Development, and Risk (LCCDR) department and support the company’s U.S. and international operations. This position is ideal for an early-career attorney looking to gain experience across employment counseling, compliance, and litigation matters in an innovative, collaborative environment. The position reports to the lead attorney on the Legal Risk Management team, responsible for the global employment law function, litigation matters and corporate insurance services. The Attorney will work closely with members of the LCCDR department, the People & Culture (HR) department, and numerous business unit teams. They will help to ensure that SEI and its subsidiaries adhere to relevant employment laws and compliance obligations and support litigation matters when they arise. The role will focus on U.S. responsibilities while also assisting with matters across our global footprint. What you will do:Employment Law Counseling and ComplianceProvide legal guidance to HR on a wide range of employment topics, including hiring, pay practices, performance management, leaves of absence, accommodation requests, and separationsDraft and update employment-related policies and procedures to ensure compliance with applicable laws and alignment with business needsSupport internal investigations involving claims of workplace misconduct, and provide guidance on employee relations issuesMonitor and research U.S. and global developments affecting workforce practices, and recommend and help implement consistencies among offices in line with best practicesAssist the People & Culture team with workforce-related regulatory filings and required employee noticesCollaborate with client teams in the review, design and implementation of relevant training programs and guidelines designed to mitigate riskAssist in drafting, reviewing, and updating employment-related agreements and provisions in third party agreements, including offer letters, employment agreements, restrictive covenant agreements, separation agreements, and settlement agreementsHelp develop templates, playbooks and process improvements to enhance LCCDR department efficiencyContribute to ad hoc project work including M&A and global office expansion initiativesLitigation and Dispute ManagementAssist in responding to internal complaints, threatened claims, investigations, subpoenas, and agency charges and inquiriesSupport the management of employment and commercial litigation and pre-litigation disputes, including fact development, document preservation and production, and coordination with witnesses and outside counselHelp prepare internal reports, litigation summaries, and risk assessments for senior legal and business stakeholdersParticipate in strategy discussions with outside counsel and internal teams to ensure efficient, business-aligned dispute resolution and risk mitigationWhat we need from you:Law degree from accredited U.S. law school and current Pennsylvania bar admissionThree to five years of relevant experience in employment law and litigation from a law firm and/or corporate legal departmentStrong understanding of federal and state labor and employment laws and best practices; familiarity with global employment frameworks is a plusExperience advising on a range of employment matters, including discrimination, harassment and retaliation concerns, performance issues, leaves of absence and accommodations, pay practices, and employment policiesAbility to manage multiple projects, prioritize effectively, and work independently with appropriate supervisionStrong communication, relationship and organizational skillsComfort with a dynamic, often-changing and fast-paced environmentExcellent research, analytical and technical skills, including the use of AI toolsHigh integrity, sound judgment, and a proactive approach to problem solvingSEI’s competitive advantage:To help you stay energized, engaged and inspired, we offer a wide range of benefits including comprehensive care for your physical and mental well-being, a strong retirement plan, tuition reimbursement, a hybrid working environment for most roles, support for working parents and flexible Paid Time Off (PTO) so you can relax, recharge and be there for the people you care about. Benefits include healthcare (medical, dental, vision, prescription, wellness, EAP, FSA), life and disability insurance (premiums paid for base coverage), 401(k) match, education assistance, commuter benefits, up to 11 paid holidays/year, 21 days PTO/year pro-rated for new hires which increases over time, paid parental leave, back-up childcare arrangements, paid volunteer days, a discounted stock purchase plan, investment options, access to thriving employee networks and more.We are a technology and asset management company delivering on our promise of building brave futures (SM)—for our clients, our communities, and ourselves. Come build your brave future at SEI. SEI is an Equal Opportunity Employer and so much more…After over 50 years in business, SEI remains a leading global provider of investment processing, investment management, and investment operations solutions. Reflecting our experience within financial services and financial technology our offices encompass an open floor plan and numerous art installations designed to encourage innovation and creativity in our workforce. We recognize that our people are our most valuable asset and that a healthy, happy, and motivated workforce is key to our continued growth. At SEI, we’re (literally) invested in your success. We offer our employees paid parental leave, back-up childcare arrangements, paid volunteer days, education assistance and access to thriving employee networks. SEI is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.AI Acceptable Use in the application and interview process:SEI acknowledges the growing integration of artificial intelligence (AI) tools into individuals’ personal and professional lives. If you intend to incorporate the use of any AI tools at any stage of the application and/or interview process, please ensure you have reviewed and adhere to our AI use guidelines. SummaryLocation: USA - PA - OaksType: Full time