***This role is based at our corporate office in McLean, VA***

　　This is your chance to be part of an in-house Legal team at a top global hospitality company! As a Senior Counsel Employment, you will support the team in guiding Hilton's legal activities to ensure maximum protection while engaging in global business and ensuring compliance with our legal obligations.

　　What will I be doing?

　　On the Legal team reporting to Vice President Senior Counsel Employment, you will provide counsel and strategic guidance on employment law issues, policies, and programs.

　　Your key responsibilities will also include:

　　Providing day-to-day advice on all types of employment matters, including for example: recruiting, onboarding, leaves of absence, workplace accommodations, wage and hour law, anti-discrimination and retaliation, internal investigations, pay equity, contingent workforce and agency workers, affirmative action plans, performance management, terminations, and other related employment legal issuesMonitoring and analyzing developments in U.S. and international employment law-related legislative changes and associated compliance obligationsManaging administrative charges, demand letters, and government audits alleging violations of employment lawsDeveloping and implementing scalable HR-related policies and processes to ensure best practices, consistency across the organization, and compliance with applicable laws and regulationsPartnering with cross-functional teams to provide strategic, business-oriented employment law guidance for the successful execution of company initiativesProviding strategic guidance on HR initiatives and issues impacting the company’s corporate, managed, and franchised hotel locations including M&A, business restructurings, and unique workforce innovations.Drafting, reviewing, and advising on employment-related agreementsEducating HR and business partners on legal requirements and trends, including the development and preparation of training programs and materialsWhat are we looking for?

　　To fulfill this role successfully, you must possess the following minimum qualifications and experience:

　　A J.D. from an ABA-accredited law schoolAn active membership of a U.S. State Bar and be able to meet the eligibility requirements for in-house practice in the Commonwealth of VirginiaMinimum of 8 years of experience as an employment attorneyMinimum of 5 years experience in an in-house roleIn-depth experience advising multi-state and multi-country employer(s) on various employment related legal issuesFlexibility to approach legal challenges with a business-partner- mentality to provide strategic. creative, solution-oriented results that balance risk with business goalsIt would be useful in this position for you to demonstrate the following capabilities and distinctions:

　　Familiarity with the hospitality industryWhat is it like working for Hilton?

　　Hilton is proud to support the mental and physical wellbeing of all Team Members so they can Thrive personally and professionally in a diverse and inclusive environment, thanks to our benefits (https://jobs.hilton.com/us/en/benefits) such as the Go Hilton travel program, employee stock purchase program, and paid time off including parental leave.

　　The future of hospitality is bright at Hilton (https://www.hilton.com/en/): a leading global hospitality company with a diverse portfolio of world-class brands (https://jobs.hilton.com/us/en/brands) . Dedicated to filling the earth with the light and warmth of hospitality, we have welcomed more than 3 billion guests in our more than 100-year history. Hilton is proud to have an award-winning workplace culture, and we are consistently named among one of the World’s Best Workplaces. Check out the Hilton Careers blog (https://jobs.hilton.com/us/en/blog) and Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/hiltoncareers/) to learn more about what it’s like to be on Team Hilton!

　　It is the policy of Hilton to employ qualified persons without regard to color, race, creed, religion, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, age, sex or gender (including pregnancy, childbirth and related medication conditions), gender identity or gender expression, sexual orientation, marital status, military service, status as a protected veteran, disability, protected medical condition as defined by applicable law, genetic information, or any other protected group status as defined by and subject to applicable federal, state and local laws. Hilton’s commitment to equal employment opportunity supports the attraction and retention of a diverse workforce that will enhance our effectiveness in attracting Team Members, customers, corporate partners, and owners.

　　We provide reasonable accommodations to qualified persons with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the position and provide other benefits and privileges of employment in accordance with applicable law. Please contact us (https://cdn.phenompeople.com/CareerConnectResources/prod/HILTGLOBAL/documents/Applicant\_Accommodation\_and\_Accessibility\_Assistance-English-20230515-1684253430519.pdf) if you require an accommodation during the application process.

　　Job: Legal

　　Title: Senior Director & Senior Counsel Employment

　　Location: null

　　Requisition ID: COR014AN

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