Employee Relations Attorney / In-house Employment Counsel

At Macquarie, our advantage is bringing together diverse people and empowering them to shape all kinds of possibilities. We are a global financial services group operating in 31 markets and with 56 years of unbroken profitability. You’ll be part of a friendly and supportive team where everyone – no matter what role – contributes ideas and drives outcomes.

In this role you will track, manage and maintain compliance with employment and labor law requirements in the Americas (U.S., Canada, Brazil, Mexico and Chile) in collaboration with relevant HR teams while also coordinating and managing legal and regulatory change project work, as required. You will draft, review and update Americas policies and procedures as well as build a knowledge bank of advice and capture expertise on employment law matters and legislative updates. Your team will horizon scan for upcoming legislative changes across the Americas region and managing updates with HR and business stakeholders. You will identify and drive opportunities for improvement of process, documentation and governance (including creating and maintaining template documents).

• Juris Doctor (J.D.)
• 4 to 7 years of employment law experience in all aspects of the employment relationship, practical knowledge of federal, state, and local employment laws in the U.S. and a curiosity to learn about employment law in non-U.S. locations
• Strong organizational and project-management skills
• Team-oriented individual with highly effective collaboration and communication skills
• Ability to think strategically and make recommendations for process improvement and drive matters to favorable outcomes

We love hearing from anyone inspired to build a better future with us, if you’re excited about the role or working at Macquarie we encourage you to apply.

• 1 wellbeing leave day per year and a minimum of 25 days of annual leave
• 20 weeks’ paid parental leave for primary caregivers along with 12 days of paid transition leave upon return to work and 6 weeks’ paid leave for secondary caregivers
• 2 days of paid volunteer leave and donation matching
• Benefits and initiatives to support your physical, mental and financial wellbeing such as medical, prescription drug, dental, and vision insurance; health savings account and dependent day care savings account; life insurance, disability, and other insurance plans; 401(k) and short/long term disability
• Access to our Employee Assistance Program, a robust behavioural health network with counselling and coaching services
• Access to a wide range of learning and development opportunities, including reimbursement for professional membership or subscription
• Recognition and service awards
• Hybrid and flexible working arrangements, dependent on role
• Reimbursement for work from home equipment

Financial Management, People and Engagement (FPE) provides a single interface for Macquarie’s businesses across key areas of people, strategy, communications and financial management. Comprising two pillars – Financial Management, and People and Engagement – it is responsible for managing the Group’s financial, tax and treasury activities and strategic priorities, fostering our culture through people and community engagement strategies, and engaging with stakeholders to protect and promote Macquarie’s reputation globally.

We are committed to providing a working environment that embraces diversity, equity and inclusion. As an inclusive employer, Macquarie provides equal opportunities to all individuals regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, genetic information, marital status, gender identity or any other impermissible criterion or circumstance.
Our aim is to provide reasonable accommodations to individuals who may need support during the recruitment process and through working arrangements. If you require additional assistance, please let us know during the Application process.