Senior Legal Counsel - Banking

As a global leader in innovative wealth management, asset servicing, asset management and banking services, Northern Trust (Nasdaq: NTRS) is proud to guide the world's most successful individuals, families, corporations and institutions.

Since 1889, we have aligned our efforts with our three guiding Principles That Endure: Service, Expertise, and Integrity. Together, they reflect the three cornerstones of business conduct which we strive to instill in our employees, whom we call partners, and to provide to our clients and the communities we serve worldwide.

With more than 135 years of financial experience and over 24,000 partners, we serve the world's most sophisticated clients using leading technology and exceptional service.

We are seeking an experienced employment attorney to serve as a trusted legal advisor to Human Resources, Employee Relations, Compliance, Risk, and business leadership. This role provides strategic and practical counsel on a broad range of employment law matters across the employee lifecycle, helping the organization navigate complex workforce issues while balancing legal risk, regulatory requirements, and business objectives.

The successful candidate will partner closely with senior leaders to advise primarily on US related employee relations matters, internal investigations, employment litigation, workforce transformation initiatives, regulatory developments, and policy governance. This individual will play a critical role in promoting legally compliant employment practices, mitigating enterprise risk, and supporting a positive and productive workplace culture across a large, complex organization.

Employment Law Counseling

Provide legal advice regarding all aspects of the employment lifecycle, including:

Performance management

Deliver practical, business-focused solutions that appropriately balance legal risk and business objectives.

Provide legal guidance on internal investigations involving:

Ethics and compliance concerns

Partner with Compliance, Internal Audit, and Risk functions when investigations involve regulatory implications.

Litigation and Agency Charges

Manage employment-related litigation and administrative proceedings.

Direct outside counsel and oversee legal budgets.

Develop litigation strategy and settlement recommendations.

Manage claims before federal, state, and local agencies, including EEOC and equivalent regulatory bodies.

Regulatory and Policy Support

Monitor legal developments affecting employment practices.

Draft and update employment policies, procedures, and employee communications.

Advise on emerging legal requirements involving:

Artificial intelligence in employment

Wage and hour compliance

Data privacy

Support regulatory examinations and internal audits as needed.

Help identify and mitigate employment-related enterprise risk.

Training and Leadership

Develop and deliver employment law training for managers, HR professionals, and senior leadership.

degree from an accredited law school.

10+ years of employment law experience.

Employment litigation

Employment law compliance

D. degree from an accredited law school and must meet attorney licensing requirements in the jurisdiction in which the position will be located, prior to and after commencing employment.

Northern Trust provides a comprehensive benefits package including retirement benefits (401k and pension), health and welfare benefits (medical, dental, vision, spending accounts and disability), paid time off, parental and caregiver leave, life & accident insurance, and other voluntary and well-being benefits. Northern Trust also provides a discretionary bonus program that may include an equity component.

S. work visa status for this opportunity (no sponsorship is available for H-1B, L-1, TN, O-1, E-3, H-1B1, F-1, J-1, OPT, CPT or any other employment-based visa).

As a Northern Trust partner, you will be part of a flexible and collaborative work culture, which has a strong history of financial strength and stability. Movement within the organization is encouraged, senior leaders are accessible, and you can take pride in working for a company committed to an inclusive workplace and assisting the communities we serve.

Employees around the world give their time and talent to work for the greater good of their communities.

Northern Trust is committed to working with and providing adjustments to individuals with health conditions and disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please email our HR Service Center at View email address on click.appcast.io.