What are the responsibilities and job description for the Legal Counsel position at UBS?
United States
Legal
Group Functions
Job Reference #
260806BR
City
Nashville
Job Type
Full Time
Your role
Your role :
Do you thrive on managing your own caseload and learning about a variety of business operations? Do you have an interest or some experience in employment law matters? Do you have an interest in litigation or negotiating agreements? We're looking for someone like this to:
Do you thrive on managing your own caseload and learning about a variety of business operations? Do you have an interest or some experience in employment law matters? Do you have an interest in litigation or negotiating agreements? We're looking for someone like this to:
- provide legal advice and guidance on the design and operation of various compensation programs and employee benefits plans
- manage and support regional and global projects relating to human resources
- partner with various functions within Human Resources, tax, compliance and a range of business clients
- learn employment law and provide employment legal advice and support on a range of issues across the Americas
- handle questions around immigration practices
- think strategically and assist with proactive management of legal risk
Your Career Comeback
We are open to applications from career returners. Find out more about our program on ubs.com/careercomeback.
Your team
You'll be working in the Employment Legal - Americas team and be located in Nashville. We're responsible for all employment legal issues across all Americas locations and we support all of the UBS Business Divisions. So, you can be working on something for the Investment Bank in New York in the morning and for Wealth Management in Puerto Rico in the afternoon. You'll work within a regional team of lawyers (located in Nashville, New York, Stamford and Weehawken) and be part of a global team (located in Zurich, London and Hong Kong). You'll be working in the [desk name] team in [Location]. [Provide a further description of your team]
Diversity helps us grow, together. That’s why we are committed to fostering and advancing diversity, equity, and inclusion. It strengthens our business and brings value to our clients.
Your expertise
You have:
You are:
- ideally at least 3 years' experience practicing in government, private practice or in-house and some exposure to employment law
- a law degree and are admitted to practice law in the U.S. (or ability to obtain admission in your )
- some litigation experience and in particular exposure to FINRA or other arbitration forums
- experience working with senior stakeholders on sensitive matters
- excellent technical skills, sound critical thinking, problem-solving and negotiating skills, with the ability to apply those skills to a wide range of HR, regulatory, tax and other issues
- self-motivation and capability of delivering solution-oriented, firm but fair, pragmatic and risk-based advice
You are:
- confident and authoritative with strong communication, advisory and negotiation skills
- an expert at building networks and connections
- commercial and business focused, with solid judgment
- organized, hit deadlines and are comfortable managing a litigation caseload in a dynamic legal environment
About us
UBS is the world’s largest and only truly global wealth manager. We operate through four business divisions: Global Wealth Management, Personal & Corporate Banking, Asset Management and the Investment Bank. Our global reach and the breadth of our expertise set us apart from our competitors.
With more than 70,000 employees, we have a presence in all major financial centers in more than 50 countries. Do you want to be one of us?
With more than 70,000 employees, we have a presence in all major financial centers in more than 50 countries. Do you want to be one of us?
Join us
At UBS, we embrace flexible ways of working when the role permits. We offer different working arrangements like part-time, job-sharing and hybrid (office and home) working. Our purpose-led culture and global infrastructure help us connect, collaborate, and work together in agile ways to meet all our business needs.
From gaining new experiences in different roles to acquiring fresh knowledge and skills, we know that great work is never done alone. We know that it's our people, with their unique backgrounds, skills, experience levels and interests, who drive our ongoing success. Together we’re more than ourselves. Ready to be part of #teamUBS and make an impact?
From gaining new experiences in different roles to acquiring fresh knowledge and skills, we know that great work is never done alone. We know that it's our people, with their unique backgrounds, skills, experience levels and interests, who drive our ongoing success. Together we’re more than ourselves. Ready to be part of #teamUBS and make an impact?
Disclaimer / Policy Statements
UBS is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We respect and seek to empower each individual and support the diverse cultures, perspectives, skills and experiences within our workforce.
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