We inspire purpose-filled living that brings beauty and quality to the modern home. Together, we achieve. Associates across our business drive results, innovate, and inspire. Drawn together by our shared values and passion for our customers and our brands, we deliver home furnishings that are expertly designed, responsibly sourced, and bring timeless style and function to people’s homes. From the day we opened our first store in Chicago in 1962 to the digital innovations that engage millions of customers today, our iconic brand is over 60 years in the making—and our story is still unfolding. We’re here for it. We think you should be too . We’re looking for a driven professional with an inclusive mindset to join our team as a Corporate Counsel - Employment & Labor Law This individual will provide strategic legal guidance to Human Resources and business leaders on employment-related matters and ensure compliance with all applicable employment laws and regulations in the US and Canada. The role involves a mix of proactive thinking and legal risk analysis; outside counsel management; and hands-on defense of employment-related claims. + This is an on-site position based out of our Northbrook, IL location + This role is an Individual Contributor position A day in the life as a Corporate Counsel… + Provide day-to-day legal advice and strategic counsel to Human Resources, management, and business teams on a wide range of employment issues, including but not limited to: + Wage and hour compliance + Discrimination, harassment, and retaliation claims + Disability accommodation and leave management (FMLA, ADA, etc.) + Employee discipline and terminations + Monitor and interpret changes in federal/national, state/provincial, and local employment laws and regulations; proactively advise stakeholders on the impact of those changes + Conduct complex investigations and support/direct other investigations + Support key policy development and the development and delivery of training on employment-related topics and best practices + Provide proactive thought partnership in development of holistic risk-based compliance programs + Develop and cost-effectively manage defense strategy for all employment and labor-related claims, maintain relevant files and documents, and oversee outside counsel where necessary + Draft and review position statements, responses to administrative agencies, severance agreements, and other employment-related documents + Develop processes relating to and assist in the management of general (non-employment) litigation matters, as assigned What you’ll bring to the table… + Deep knowledge of US labor and employment laws (Title VII, ADA, FMLA, FLSA, NLRB, etc.); familiarity with Canadian employment laws a decided plus + Excellent judgment, discretion, and ability to handle confidential information + Superior written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to translate legal concepts into practical guidance and work collaboratively with range of individuals at varying levels + Ability to manage multiple priorities and provide practical, business-oriented advice in a fast-paced environment We’d love to hear from you if you have… + J.D. from an accredited law school and active license to practice law + 8 to 10 years of relevant legal experience, preferably a mix of law firm and in-house experience + Strong litigation, case, and legal budget management experience Minimum Starting Rate: $160,000.00 Annually Up to: $215,000.00 Annually Pay ranges will be adjusted upward as needed to comply with applicable state and local law. In addition to your salary, based on your role, associates may be eligible for other compensation including bonuses, sales incentives, and long term incentives. Euromarket Designs, Inc., which does business as Crate and Barrel and CB2, will be referred to as “the Company”. The Company is deeply committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application process, or in order to perform the essential functions of a position, please contact the location you are applying to here and ask to speak with a manager regarding the nature of your request. The Company is an equal opportunity employer; applicants are considered for all positions without regard to race, color, religious creed, sex, national origin, citizenship status, age, physical or mental disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital, parental, veteran or military status, unfavorable military discharge, or any other status protected by applicable federal, state or local law. The Company participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the US. State / City Compliance: The Company will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal history, including arrest and conviction records, in accordance with the Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring and the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance.