We have an outstanding opportunity for you to join our Employee Relations team, which provides comprehensive legal and strategic employment law advice and support to a workforce of approximately 4,000 employees across Macquarie's businesses in the Americas (U.S., Canada, Brazil, Mexico, and Chile).
At Macquarie, we are working to create lasting value for our communities, our clients, and our people. We are a global financial services group operating in 34 markets and with 54 years of unbroken profitability. You’ll be part of a supportive team where everyone – no matter what role – contributes ideas and drives outcomes.
What role will you play?
- Tracking, managing, and maintaining compliance with employment and labor law requirements in the Americas (U.S., Canada, Brazil, Mexico, and Chile) in collaboration with relevant HR teams.
- Drafting, reviewing, and updating Americas policies and procedures.
- Building knowledge bank of advice and capturing expertise on employment law matters and legislative updates.
- Horizon scanning for upcoming legislative changes across the Americas region and managing updates with HR and business stakeholders.
- Coordinating and managing legal and regulatory change project work, as required.
- Identifying and driving opportunities for improvement of process, documentation, and governance (including creating and maintaining template documents).
Salary
Salary range for this position: $155,000 - 200,000 / Year. Actual base salary may vary based upon, but not limited to, relevant experience, time in role, peer and market data, prior performance, business sector, and geographic location. You may also be eligible for an annual discretionary incentive compensation award.
What you need:
- Juris Doctor (J.D.)
- 6+ 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
What is preferred:
- You possess in-house employee relations or employment legal experience within financial services or other professional services companies
- Experience advising on employment law in a non-US jurisdiction
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
Benefits
- Hybrid and flexible working arrangements
- One wellbeing leave day per year and minimum 25 days of annual leave
- Primary caregivers are eligible for 20 weeks paid leave along with 12 days of transition leave upon return to work and 6 weeks paid leave for secondary caregivers
- Paid volunteer leave and donation matching
- Range of benefits to support your physical, psychological, and financial wellbeing
- Employee Assistance Program, a robust behavioral health network with counseling and coaching services
- Recognition and service awards
About the Corporate Operations Group
In our Corporate Operations Group, you will work at the heart of Macquarie. Join a collaborative team who accelerate digitalization, sustainability, and social impact for the benefit of our people, customers, shareholders, and communities. Our teams include technology, digital transformation and data, operations, human resources, business services, corporate strategy and solutions and the Macquarie Group Foundation.
Our commitment to Diversity, Equity and Inclusion
We are committed to providing a working environment that embraces diversity, equity and inclusion. As an inclusive employer, Macquarie does not discriminate on the grounds of age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marriage, civil partnership, pregnancy, maternity, race (including color and ethnic or national origins), religion or belief.
