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Senior Attorney
John Deere
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John Deere

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Posted:
January 7, 2021
Location:
Moline, Illinois
Type:
Full Time - Experienced
Required Education:
Doctorate

Due to COVID-19, the job can be done remotely for the present time subject to the manager’s direction and timeframe. Longer-term, the position will be located physically in Moline, IL.

As a Senior Attorney for John Deere in Moline, IL, you will be a member of the Labor & Employment Law Team within the company's Global Law Services Group. In this role, you will be responsible for supporting corporate and unit Labor Relations with respect to threatened legal claims, as well as charges pending before government agencies in employment discrimination and other employment-related matters. In addition, you will:

  • Advise clients regarding U.S. employment and labor law issues, including hiring and termination, accommodations, leaves of absence, discrimination, harassment and retaliation, and wage and hour.
  • Manage, partner and liaise with outside counsel in defending the company in employment-related litigation involving production employees. These cases may include high-profile litigation with potentially high levels of monetary and reputational risk to the company.
  • Support corporate compliance initiatives and provide legal counsel and direction to investigators conducting Labor Relations compliance investigations.
  • Make decisions with far-reaching effects, including decisions with respect to litigation, decisions with significant effects on employees and retirees, and decisions that might have public relations ramifications.
  • Be required to handle highly confidential information with a high level of internal visibility.
  • Work collaboratively with all members of the Labor & Employment Law Team and others on matters of common concern.
  • Provide training to LR personnel on compliance with company policy, US laws and regulations, and individual state laws and regulations.
  • Stay current on emerging trends in the law through continuing legal education, reading, professional conferences, and participating in professional associations.
  • Support HR on similar legal matters, as needed

Visa sponsorship is NOT available for this position.

What Skills You Need  

  • 8 or more years of experience in private practice or in a corporate legal environment
  • 8 or more years of experience in the practice of labor and employment law in a private law firm or corporate law department
  • 8 or more years of experience advising, managing and executing on complex litigation matters in an area of specialization, with a strong preference for labor and employment litigation
  • Ability and willingness to travel domestically and/or internationally up to 25%

What Makes You Stand Out

  • Expert understanding of legal principles, with the ability to apply the knowledge to complex situations, solve complex problems, conduct research, develop new processes, and provide expert support to clients and other practitioners
  • Understanding of legal issues affecting area of responsibility with the ability to identify issues associated with assigned tasks, and ability to spot ethical issues in practice
  • Strong verbal and written communication skills and the ability to convey and explain complex principles and provide advice in a thorough, concise manner
  • Experience and skills in interpersonal communications, negotiation, and conflict resolution
  • Ability to work well in a team setting
  • Understanding of the importance of building relationships within the legal department and the company in order to understand the business and serve as legal counsel

Education

  • Juris Doctorate and license to practice law in the United States

NOTES:
Employer will assist with relocation costs.
Internal Number: 70018
About John Deere
There are 7 billion people on this planet. And by 2050, there will be 2 billion more... many moving into urban centers at an unprecedented rate. Making sure there is enough food, fiber and infrastructure for our rapidly growing world is what we’re all about at John Deere. And it’s why we’re investing in our people and our technology like never before in our 175-year history. Here the world’s brightest minds are tackling the world’s biggest challenges. If you believe one person can make the world a better place, we’ll put you to work. RIGHT NOW.
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