Work Place Flexibility: Hybrid
Legal Entity: Entergy Services, LLC
***This position will be filled at the Counsel or Senior Counsel level depending on the qualifications and experience of the candidate***
JOB SUMMARY
The person filling this position will be a team member of the Employment, Benefits and Labor practice group of the Entergy Legal Department (“EBL”), reporting to the Associate General Counsel, EBL (“supervisor"). The specific role available is for an employment lawyer with experience advising and handling a broad range of federal and state employment and labor law matters, with at least 5 years of relevant work experience.
WORK LOCATION
The designated work location for the position is at the Entergy New Orleans corporate headquarters building, 22nd floor, or such other Entergy location as employer may designate, with such telecommuting work location and schedule as supervisor may determine. The position requires reporting to, and working from, the designated work location as the supervisor may direct, which currently is anticipated to be onsite at least 2-3 days per week. The supervisor has the sole discretion to change the position from hybrid to full-time onsite at any time and for any reason.
JOB DUTIES, RESPONSIBILITIES and REQUIREMENTS
Ability to work collaboratively as an integral member of the EBL team and to perform well in team-oriented environments Broad-based knowledge of state and federal employment and labor laws and ability to provide expert advice and legal guidance regarding employment-related issues, covering all aspects of the employment experience, from offer to separation Experience advising on a broad range of employment-related topics under federal, state and local law, including wage and hour compliance, leave issues, pay equity, and discrimination, harassment and retaliation laws Experience responding to EEOC charges, representing clients in proceedings before government agencies, and in employment litigation at the local, state and federal court levels Experience drafting and providing advice concerning employment-related policies and agreements Experience supporting employment-related strategies and policy decisions Experience advising on a broad range of labor law related topics, including the NLRA, labor-related disputes, labor law matters, providing legal support for grievances, arbitrations, labor negotiations, work stoppages, labor organizing campaigns, unfair labor practices, and drafting collective bargaining agreements Excellent communication skills and ability to comfortably communicate and collaborate with others at all levels of the organization, including executive management and individual contributors Strong writing and analytical skills, and the ability to manage multiple projects in a fast-paced environment Ability to provide employment-related training to Human Resources personnel and others across the enterprise Assist with employment and labor law aspects of mergers, acquisition, divestitures, joint ventures, etc. Experience in providing advice concerning workplace investigations and employee complaints Strong work ethic; keen attention to detail; strong interpersonal skills; and excellent academic credentials Ability to work independently, with minimal direction
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
At least 5 years of experience in employment and/or labor law is required; prior employment at a nationally recognized law firm is a plus Membership in good standing of a state bar with no prior suspensions or disciplinary history Juris Doctor degree from an ABA accredited law school is required Regular and reliable attendance at work during scheduled hours and availability to work more than a regular 40-hour work week as needed Proficiency in Microsoft Word, PowerPoint and Excel Must be well organized and detail-oriented
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Primary Location: Louisiana-New Orleans Louisiana : New Orleans
Job Function: Professional
FLSA Status: Professional
Relocation Option: No Relocation Offered
Union description/code: NON BARGAINING UNIT
Number of Openings: 1
Req ID: 115908
Travel Percentage:Up to 25%
An Equal Opportunity Employer, Minority/Female/Disability/Vets. Please click here to view the EEI page, or see statements below.
EEO Statement: The Entergy System of Companies provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, amnesty, or status as a protected veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. The Entergy System of Companies complies with applicable state and local laws governing non-discrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment including, but not limited to, recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.
The Entergy System of Companies expressly prohibits any form of unlawful employee harassment based on race, color, religion, sex, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, genetic information, disability, or veteran status. Improper interference with the ability of the Entergy System of Company employees to perform their expected job duties is absolutely not tolerated.
Accessibility: Entergy provides reasonable accommodations for online applicants. Requests for a reasonable accommodation may be made orally or in writing by an applicant, employee, or third party on his or her behalf. If you are an individual with a disability and you are in need of an accommodation for the recruiting process please click here and provide your name, contact number, the accommodation requested and the requisition number that you are requesting the accommodation for. Employee Services will contact you regarding your request.
Additional Responsibilities: As a provider of essential services, Entergy expects its employees to be available to work additional hours, to work in alternate locations, and/or to perform additional duties in connection with storms, outages, emergencies, or other situations as deemed necessary by the company. Exempt employees may not be paid overtime associated with such duties.
Entergy Pay Transparency Policy Statement: The Entergy System of Companies (the Company) will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the Company’s legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c). Equal Opportunity and Pay Transparency.
Pay Transparency Notice:
Pay Transparency Nondiscrimination Provision (dol.gov)
The non-confidential portions of the affirmative action program for individuals with disabilities and protected veterans shall be available for inspection upon request by any employee or applicant for employment. Please contact HRCompliance@entergy.com to schedule a time to review the affirmative action plan during regular office hours.
WORKING CONDITIONS:
As a provider of essential services, Entergy expects its employees to be available to work additional hours, to work in alternate locations, and/or to perform additional duties in connection with storms, outages, emergencies, or other situations as deemed necessary by the company. Exempt employees may not be paid overtime associated with such duties.
Please note: Authorization to work in the United States is a precondition to employment in this position. Entergy will not sponsor candidates for work visas for this position.