Director, Corporate Counsel – Employment Law Investigations & Counseling

Prudential Financial

Corporate Counsel handling employment law investigations and advising internal clients at Prudential. Responsibilities include analyzing complaints, providing legal counsel, and maintaining compliance with various laws.

Posted 7/7/2026full-timeRemote • New Jersey • 🇺🇸 United StatesLead💰 $171,500 - $257,300 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Conduct prompt, thorough, and objective investigations of employee and third-party complaints, including interviewing relevant parties/stakeholders, reviewing documents, analyzing employee data, and preparing oral and written reports as requested by internal Employment Law counsel.
Counsel assigned clients on employment law issues that arise in the day-to-day management of those areas/businesses and provide proactive guidance to ensure compliance with various laws and regulations that affect the Company’s business processes including, but not limited to, recruitment, performance management, reductions in force, accommodations, restrictive covenants, compensation practices, employee engagement and retention, artificial intelligence and employment background checks/drug testing.
Partner with Employee Relations to maintain employment policies in compliance with applicable state and federal laws.
Assist with the employment and labor legal alerts process and conduct special projects, as needed.

Requirements

What you’ll need

J.D. degree and at least 5 years’ experience performing employment law investigations and advising on employment & labor law issues and matters.
Demonstrated strong working knowledge of US Federal and State/local employment laws.
Strong analytical, critical thinking, problem-solving and investigative skills, with the ability to apply those skills to a wide range of business and corporate settings.
High level of initiative and attention to detail.
Excellent organizational, communication and interpersonal skills.
Demonstrated ability to set priorities, manage multiple responsibilities, and meet deadlines.
Excellent writing and presentation skills.
Strong MS Office skills and demonstrated proficiency in the use of artificial intelligence.
Ability to interface effectively with employees at all levels.
Experience advising on Employment Law artificial intelligence is preferred.
Must be admitted to practice law in New Jersey or another U.S. state.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Market competitive base salaries, with a yearly bonus potential at every level.
Medical, dental, vision, life insurance, disability insurance, Paid Time Off (PTO), and leave of absences, such as parental and military leave.
401(k) plan with company match (up to 4%).
Company-funded pension plan.
Wellness Programs including up to $1,600 a year for reimbursement of items purchased to support personal wellbeing needs.
Work/Life Resources to help support topics such as parenting, housing, senior care, finances, pets, legal matters, education, emotional and mental health, and career development.
Education Benefit to help finance traditional college enrollment toward obtaining an approved degree and many accredited certificate programs.
Employee Stock Purchase Plan: Shares can be purchased at 85% of the lower of two prices (Beginning or End of the purchase period).

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Hard Skills & Tools

Employment LawInvestigative SkillsCompliance GuidanceDocument ReviewData AnalysisOral And Written ReportingArtificial Intelligence In Employment LawPerformance ManagementEmployee EngagementBackground Checks And Drug Testing

Soft Skills

Attention To DetailOrganizational SkillsCommunication SkillsInterpersonal SkillsCritical Thinking

Certifications

Admitted To Practice Law In New Jersey