Counsel - Tribeca

David Yurman is seeking a business-minded employment lawyer to join our team as Counsel in Tribeca, New York. This role involves counseling on employment matters and managing employment-related claims, while also playing a key role in ESG, supply chain, and product-related regulatory matters. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in employment law and be eager to expand their practice in a dynamic environment.

• Counsel internal teams on a broad range of employment matters including recruiting, hiring, compensation, benefits, and employee relations.
• Manage employment-related disputes, pre-litigation demands, and employee litigation.
• Support the development and monitoring of compliant policies and practices.
• Oversee internal investigations of employee relations matters.
• Draft and negotiate employment-related agreements and policies.
• Work cross-functionally to ensure compliance with laws related to climate reporting and supply chain due diligence.
• Help develop and scale ESG reporting programs and processes.
• Build and deliver internal training programs relevant to employment and regulatory matters.

• JD with at least 5 years of professional experience practicing employment law.
• Broad expertise in federal and state employment laws and regulations.
• Excellent organizational skills and ability to prioritize effectively.
• Experience with employment issues in a retail workforce.
• Superior written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to provide practical, strategic, and business-oriented legal advice.
• Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to develop collaborative relationships.