Full Time Counsel

Counsel - HR / People Team
Legal
Regular Full-Time
On Site
Old National Bank has been serving clients and communities since 1834. With over $70 billion in total assets, we are a regional powerhouse deeply rooted in the communities we serve. As a trusted partner, we thrive on helping our clients achieve their goals and dreams, and we are committed to social responsibility and investing in our communities through volunteering and charitable giving.
In return, we offer competitive compensation with our salary and incentive program, in addition to medical, dental, and vision insurance. 401K, continuing education opportunities and an employee assistance program are also included in our benefit suite. Old National also offers a variety of Impact Network Groups led by team members who are passionate about driving engagement, creating awareness of diverse backgrounds and experiences, and building inclusion across the organization. We offer a unique opportunity to join a growing, community and client-focused company that is firmly rooted in its core values.
The Counsel role will focus on providing legal services to Old National Bancorp and its wholly owned subsidiary, Old National Bank ("Company"). This role will have a primary focus on labor and employment law matters, offering comprehensive day-to-day support for the Company's People Team. In addition, this role will serve as a trusted, valued and strategic legal partner and advisor to the Company's business leaders and management teams. We are a 5 day in-office business culture. Peter Street in St Paul MN, the Capella building at 225 6th Street, Suite 4700, Mnpls MN, or 1 Main Street Evansville IN.
The salary range for this position is $170,000 - $200,000 per year plus bonus. Takes a leading role to advise Company's People Team on various labor and employment topics, including employment handbooks, policies and procedures, background screening, team member relations, performance management, workforce reductions and terminations, internal investigations, leaves of absence and disability accommodations, compensation and benefits, discrimination, and harassment and retaliation.
Advise Company's business leaders and management teams regarding labor and employment lawsuit avoidance strategies as well as risk management, compliance, and operational inquiries.
Handle employment litigation, including conducting investigations and preparing responses to claims arising under Title VII, the ADEA, the ADA, as well as claims filed with the EEOC and state agencies.

Assist with the development and implementation of employment policies, procedures, agreements, and separation strategies that support workforce planning, talent retention, and organizational objectives.
Oversee the Company's response to employment-related disputes by developing strategic resolutions that minimize risk and litigation costs.
Manage outside counsel on employment litigation matters.

Coordinate and work on various legal projects as determined by senior legal leadership.
Five + years' experience practicing labor and employment law on a full-time basis in a legal department of a medium or large financial institution, or with a major law firm.
Admitted to practice, and in good standing with the bar of one of the states in our footprint, with preference given to Illinois, Indiana or Minnesota, or qualified to be registered to practice as in-house counsel in the applicable state.
Ability to apply sound legal analysis and practical business judgment to legal matters.
Ability to deliver timely, high quality work product.
Ability to work in-office within Company's footprint and preferably in our Chicago, Evansville, Indianapolis, or Minneapolis/St. Knowledge of federal and applicable state laws and regulations relating to labor and employment
Familiarity with claims filed with the EEOC and state agencies
Experience with compensation and benefits at the team member and executive level
Ability to develop strategic resolutions that minimize risk and litigation costs
Ability to effectively communicate legal advice and engage with lines of business consistent with the Company's culture and business strategy
As such, all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, protected veteran status, status as a qualified individual with disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or any other characteristic protected by law.
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