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Employment & Labor | Counsel (Data-Driven Compliance & Workforce Analytics)

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Norton Rose Fulbright

25d ago

  • Job
    Full-time
    Senior Level
  • Legal
  • Chicago
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AI generated summary

  • You need a J.D., 5+ years in employment law, expertise in workforce analytics, compliance, and pay equity, and familiarity with data tools and languages. Strong communication skills required.
  • You will provide legal guidance on employment law, conduct data analysis for compliance audits, support litigation, and collaborate with teams to ensure legal compliance in workforce practices.

Requirements

  • J.D. from an accredited law school and active Illinois Bar membership (or eligibility to waive in).
  • 5+ years of experience in employment law litigation and counseling, preferably in a law firm setting.
  • Proficiency in workforce analytics, compliance auditing, and pay equity assessments.
  • Strong knowledge of employment laws (Title VII, ADA, FLSA, FMLA) and emerging pay equity and transparency regulations.
  • Hands-on experience with workforce data analysis, including adverse impact analysis, pay equity modeling, or hiring system audits.
  • Experience working with data sets from HRIS, payroll, and workforce management systems.
  • Familiarity with statistical tools or programming languages (e.g., R, Python (pandas, statsmodels), Stata, Datatab, or Excel) for legal compliance assessments.
  • Ability to manage complex compliance projects independently.
  • Strong communication skills to present data-driven insights effectively.
  • Candidates should have at least one of the following:
  • Educational background in data science, statistics, economics, or a related field.
  • Practical experience conducting pay equity analysis, workforce analytics, or regulatory data reviews.
  • Data analytics certification such as IBM Data Analyst Professional Certificate (Coursera), Google Data Analytics Certificate, or equivalent programs.
  • Experience with data visualization tools such as SQL, Tableau, or Power BI.

Responsibilities

  • Provide legal guidance on a wide range of employment law matters, including Title VII, ADA, FLSA, FMLA, DEI compliance (including for government contractors), wage and hour audits, and worker classification.
  • Support both employment litigation and employment counseling practices.
  • Independently and efficiently handle administrative charges and provide litigation support to our Chicago office litigation team in complex employment disputes.
  • Conduct adverse impact analysis in connection with workforce reductions, performance ratings, applicant flow, and hiring practices to mitigate risk and ensure equal opportunity in the workplace.
  • Advise on pay equity reviews and compliance audits, leveraging statistical methods to ensure fair compensation structures.
  • Work with HRIS, payroll, and workforce management data to ensure accuracy and compliance in legal audits and workforce reviews.
  • Work alongside data scientists, HR professionals, and compliance specialists to ensure legal compliance in AI-driven hiring systems and workforce management.
  • Scope and manage complex compliance projects involving legal risk assessments, workforce analytics, and regulatory guidance.
  • Provide legal counsel on ethics and compliance program audits and DEI compliance, including for government contractors.
  • Identify and scope appropriate statistical and data-driven methods of analysis to answer complex client legal questions, reduce risk, and support equal opportunity initiatives.
  • Conduct and oversee pay equity analysis, using multi-linear regression analysis to assess potential disparities and ensure compliance with pay transparency laws.
  • Translate data-driven insights into actionable legal advice through effective storytelling and data visualization.
  • Work with data analysts, HR teams, and consultants to wrangle and clean workforce data for statistical analysis, compliance reviews, and pay equity assessments.
  • Collaborate with internal teams and external stakeholders, demonstrating strong client communication, responsiveness, and long-term relationship-building skills.

FAQs

What is the job title for this position?

The job title for this position is Employment & Labor | Counsel (Data-Driven Compliance & Workforce Analytics).

Where is the job located?

The job is located in Chicago.

What qualifications are required for this role?

A J.D. from an accredited law school, active Illinois Bar membership (or eligibility to waive in), and 5+ years of experience in employment law litigation and counseling are required.

Is experience with data analysis necessary for this position?

Yes, proficiency in workforce analytics, compliance auditing, and pay equity assessments is necessary, along with hands-on experience with workforce data analysis.

What are the key responsibilities of this role?

Key responsibilities include providing legal guidance on employment law matters, conducting adverse impact analyses, advising on pay equity reviews, managing compliance projects, and translating data-driven insights into legal advice.

What statistical tools or programming languages are preferred for candidates?

Familiarity with statistical tools or programming languages such as R, Python (including pandas and statsmodels), Stata, Datatab, or Excel is preferred.

What is the salary range for this position?

The full-time base annual salary for this position is expected to range between $200,000 - $350,000.

What kind of benefits does Norton Rose Fulbright offer?

The firm provides a comprehensive benefits package that includes medical, dental, vision, life insurance, 401(k) savings plan, paid time off, and paid parental leave benefits.

Are there opportunities for bonuses?

Yes, there are bonus opportunities that are non-guaranteed and depend upon individual and firm performance.

Is the firm an equal opportunity employer?

Yes, Norton Rose Fulbright is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer and complies with all applicable federal laws regarding employment practices.

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We provide the world’s preeminent corporations and financial institutions with a full business law service. We have more than 3,500 lawyers and other legal staff based in Europe, the United States, Canada, Latin America, Asia, Australia, the Middle East and Africa. Recognized for our industry focus, we are strong across all the key industry sectors: financial institutions; energy, infrastructure and resources; consumer markets; transport; technology; and life sciences and healthcare. Through our global risk advisory group, we leverage our industry experience with our knowledge of legal, regulatory, compliance and governance issues to provide our clients with practical solutions to the legal and regulatory risks facing their businesses. Wherever we are, we operate in accordance with our global business principles of quality, unity and integrity. We aim to provide the highest possible standard of legal service in each of our offices and to maintain that level of quality at every point of contact. Norton Rose Fulbright Verein, a Swiss verein, helps coordinate the activities of Norton Rose Fulbright members but does not itself provide legal services to clients. Norton Rose Fulbright has offices in more than 50 cities worldwide, including London, Houston, New York, Toronto, Mexico City, Hong Kong, Sydney and Johannesburg