Employment counsel

Why we will love you

• Bachelor's Degree from an accredited University
• Juris Doctor from an accredited U.S. Based law school
• Admission to the Bar (Pennsylvania preferred but not required)
• Minimum 4 years' experience practicing U.S. Employment law at a law firm and/or in house specifically in employment law
• Proficient knowledge in labor law and California employment law is preferred

JOB TYPE: Permanent, Full-time
BENEFITS ELIGIBLE: Yes
Hybrid workplace: 3 days in the Service Office and 2 days remote
Salary Range: $139,853-$207,988

'Thank you for your interest in applying for this role. Please be aware that this is a Sensitive Position. The successful candidate will be required to complete a background check and a drug test as a condition of employment for this role.'

What you'll be doing day to day

We are looking for a junior-mid level employment attorney to join our expanding in-house legal team. This role will report to the Deputy General Counsel and will work collaboratively with and support business units, retail stores, and distribution warehouses.

• Cooperate with, integrate in the business, and build good relations with, stakeholders to secure mutually sustainable solutions, including our People & Culture (HR) function.
• Review, draft and negotiate employment-related documents, including compensation agreements, settlement agreements, non-disclosure agreements, job offers, employment agreements, severance agreements, and other legal documents.
• Provide practical legal advice on a large span of employment challenges, including recruiting, compensation, performance management, separations, internal investigations, leaves of absence, discrimination, harassment, diversity and inclusion, wage and hour compliance, EEO compliance, reasonable accommodations, employee relations, employee benefits, employee classification, and other employment related topics.
• Proactively support management and other stakeholders to run the IKEA business and to secure the rights and assess the obligations in order to reduce exposure to legal risks and to optimize business opportunities.
• Active cooperation with our global Legal & Governance team to secure alignment of country agenda.
• Contribute to, and support the implementation of the Business Plan, development projects, corresponding roadmap.
• Develop and implement standard processes, policies, trainings, and ways of working for employment-related matters.
• Develop competence and provide education to relevant stakeholders in laws and regulations.
• Keep updated in relevant employment-related legal and governance developments, including changes in federal and state laws and regulations.
• Defend, supervise, and manage employment-related claims and litigation, including managing outside counsel and responding to administrative charges, complaints, attorney letters, settlement demands and other claims.

Together as a Team

Responsibility to assist to review, support and secure the legal aspects of the businesses and operations in Ingka United States within the framework of working defined by Ingka Group Legal & Governance.

Apply now!

At IKEA, taking care of our co-workers and their dependents is a top priority. That's why we offer our eligible, regular co-workers (part-time and full-time) a full menu of benefits and perk options to ​help everyone maintain work and life balance, be well and plan for their future. Join our team and enjoy these benefits and so much more!

• Generous paid time off, holiday and sick time
• WiselyPay - get earned wages up to two days early
• Paid parental leave (up to 16 weeks)
• KinderCare tuition discount  
• Retirement and bonus plans
• Co-worker discount, meal deal, and referral bonus
• Pet insurance program
• Education assistance and learning programs
• Safety shoe reimbursement
• 24/7 telehealth visits
• Dental and vision plans
• Medical and Rx plans (must work min. 20 hrs/wk)
• A fun and inclusive work environment