HR Attorney

Bank of America

Lead a team of employment lawyers and paralegals at Bank of America. Provide legal counsel on employment and corporate functions, managing litigation and legal risks.

Posted 7/29/2026full-timeNew York City • Massachusetts, New York, Washington • 🇺🇸 United StatesSeniorLead💰 $235,000 - $278,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates extensive expertise in Employment Law and HR matters, providing legal counsel and managing litigation while leading a team of legal professionals. Capable of effectively communicating complex legal issues to C-Suite Executives and navigating a fast-paced, collaborative environment.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Employment Law ExpertiseTeam LeadershipLegal Document ReviewC-Suite CommunicationLitigation Management

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Hard Skills

Legal ResearchDocument DraftingPolicy InterpretationNegotiationLitigation ManagementAgency MattersPre-Litigation MattersCorporate Legal CounselEmployment Law ComplianceRisk Assessment

Soft Skills

Interpersonal SkillsOrganizational SkillsProblem-Solving SkillsInfluencing SkillsCollaboration

Certifications & Qualifications

State Bar Admission

Industry Keywords

Employment LawHR MattersCorporate FunctionsLegal CounselLitigationAgency MattersPre-LitigationLegal RisksStakeholder ManagementC-Suite Engagement

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Leading a team of employment lawyers and paralegals
Providing regular advice to internal clients
Managing a docket of litigation, agency, and pre-litigation matters
Advising on legal risks, negotiating and drafting employment-related documents
Interpreting policies and applicable employment laws and regulations
Supporting the resolution of employment-related legal matters and inquiries
Providing legal counsel on matters related to corporate functions
Reviewing complex legal documents and performing legal research
Directing the work of outside counsel and coordinating with legal staff

Requirements

What you’ll need

Admitted to state bar in good standing
Minimum of 15 years experience at a major law firm or corporate legal department
Minimum 10 years knowledge of HR and employment law related matters
Experience presenting complex issues in a clear and concise manner for C-Suite Executives
Strong interpersonal, organizational, and problem-solving skills
Ability to work in a fast-paced and collaborative environment with many stakeholders
Independent, self-starter capable of prioritizing conflicting demands and handling multiple assignments simultaneously
Strong influencing and leadership skills

Benefits

Comp & perks

Industry-leading benefits
Access to paid time off
Resources and support for employee wellness