Senior Counsel - Employment Law

CRH is a leading global diversified building materials group, employing over 75,800 people at more than 3,160 locations in 29 countries. CRH is the leading building materials company in North America and the world. We manufacture and distribute a diverse range of superior building materials, products, and solutions, which are used extensively in construction projects of all sizes.

Job Summary

CRH Americas, Inc. is seeking an experienced employment attorney to join its collaborative legal department. In this hands-on role, you will report to the Associate General Counsel - Employment of CRH Americas, Inc. and work closely with human resources and other business partners to provide legal counsel, strategy, and direction on a wide variety of employment law and human resources matters.

Job Location

This role is based at our Corporate office in the Perimeter area of Atlanta, GA - hybrid work schedule

Job Responsibilities

• Provide legal advice to business partners, including human resources, safety, and management, on a broad range of employment issues including: recruiting and hiring, employee relations, performance management, leaves of absence, accommodations, compensation and benefits, wage and hour, workplace investigations, terminations, and contingent workforce matters.
• Work collaboratively with business partners to solve legal, risk and business issues.
• Investigate and respond to claims, demand letters, administrative complaints, audits, and other employment-related inquiries (e.g., EEOC, FEPA, DOL, OSHA/MSHA, and other state/local agencies).
• Lead privileged internal audits and investigations.
• Draft and revise employment-related agreements, templates, policies, and procedures, such as restrictive covenant agreements, consulting agreements, severance agreements, and handbooks.
• Create and deliver engaging and educational trainings related to employment matters, such as HR best practices, Title VII, ADA, FMLA, FLSA, etc.
• Monitor legislation, regulations, case law, and government enforcement activities and provide strategic advice to business partners regarding the same.
• Manage and prioritize multiple concurrent projects.
• Manage outside counsel as necessary, including setting case strategies, instituting litigation holds, responding to discovery requests, and reviewing budgets & invoices.
• Work collaboratively with all levels of internal and external clients.
• Identify legal exposures and take steps to ensure processes are in place to mitigate those exposures.
• Provide legal support for acquisitions and divestitures.
• Maintain a courteous, cooperative, and professional demeanor at all times.
• Regular and predictable attendance at assigned times is required.
• Other duties as assigned.

Job Requirements

• Juris Doctorate from an accredited law school.
• License to practice law in at least one state.
• 4+ years of practicing employment law as part of an in-house team or law firm.
• Knowledge of best-in-class practices with respect to employment compliance.
• Working knowledge of laws, rules, and regulations governing employment.
• Working knowledge of Westlaw and other legal research databases.
• Ability to travel domestically in the US up to 15% of calendar

What CRH Offers You

• Highly competitive base pay
• Comprehensive medical, dental and disability benefits programs
• Group retirement savings program
• Health and wellness programs
• An inclusive culture that values opportunity for growth, development, and internal promotion

About CRH

CRH has a long and proud heritage. We are a collection of hundreds of family businesses, regional companies and large enterprises that together form the CRH family. CRH operates in a decentralized, diversified structure that allows you to work in a small company environment while having the career opportunities of a large international organization.

If you’re up for a rewarding challenge, we invite you to take the first step and apply today! Once you click apply now, you will be brought to our official employment application. Please complete your online profile and it will be sent to the hiring manager. Our system allows you to view and track your status 24 hours a day. Thank you for your interest!

CRH is an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer.

EOE/Vet/Disability

CRH is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, status as a protected veteran or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state, or local law.