Senior Attorney - Military Veterans

There are over 7 billion people on this planet. And by 2050, there will be 2 billion more... many moving into urban centers at an unprecedented rate. Making sure there is enough food, fiber and infrastructure for our rapidly growing world is what we're all about at John Deere. And it's why we're investing in our people and our technology like never before! Here the world's brightest minds are tackling the world's biggest challenges. If you believe one person can make the world a better place, we'll put you to work. RIGHT NOW.

John Deere is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regards to, among other things, race, religion, color, national origin, sex, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, status as a protected veteran, or status as a qualified individual with disability.

Primary Location: United States (US)- Illinois- Moline
Function: Legal
Title: Senior Attorney-109708
Onsite/Remote:Onsite Position

This position may be located in Moline, IL, Johnston, IA or Urbandale, IA per the hiring manager's discretion.

Your Responsibilities

As a Senior Attorney for John Deere located in Moline, IL, you will:

• Provide advice and counsel to leadership, human resources and business units regarding a wide range of employment laws including joint employment, wage and hour, ADA, ADEA, FMLA, FLSA, OWBPA, OSHA, Title VII, and WARN, company policies and practices.
• Provide advice and counsel to human resources and business units on employment related policies, procedures, severance agreements, and other documents.
• Manage all aspects of assigned claims and litigation matters, including administrative agency proceedings, with a focus on employment matters. Manage responses to third-party subpoenas and other regulatory matters as assigned.
• Provide complex training to HR on various employment law issues, terminations, reductions in force, etc.
• Manage attorney demand letters, arbitrations, and other forms of dispute handling, participate in mediation/settlement conferences and prepare/review settlement agreements as appropriate.
• Draft, review, and revise responses for agency complaints and requests.
• Evaluate use of outside counsel.

VISA Sponsorship is NOT Available for this position.

What Skills You Need

• 3 or more years of experience in the practice of employment law in a private law firm or corporate law department.
• 3 or more years of experience counseling clients on employment law matters.
• 3 or more years of experience performing legal research on legal issues and assessing applicability of legal requirements and risk in the employment law area.
• 3 or more years of litigation experience.
• Outstanding communication skills, both verbal and written, and including delivering training and other presentations.
• Ability to travel up to 25% as needed

What Makes You Stand Out

• Experience counseling business clients on employment law, OSHA, Occupational Health, and/or workers' compensation matters.
• Experience in litigation and/or advising specific to employment law, OSHA, Occupational Health, and/or workers' compensation matters.
• Knowledge of legal holds and discovery processes

Education

• Juris Doctor (JD) degree
• Must be licensed to practice law in the U.S. and have the ability to obtain an Illinois law license or Illinois In-House license

What You'll Get

At John Deere, you are empowered to create a career that will take you to where you want to go while working in an inclusive team environment. Here, you'll enjoy the freedom to explore new projects, the support to think outside the box and the advanced tools and technology that foster innovation and achievement. Additionally, we offer a comprehensive reward package to help you get started on your new career path, including:

• Flexible work arrangements
• Highly competitive base pay and performance bonuses
• Savings & Retirement benefits (401K and Defined Contribution)
• Healthcare benefits with a generous company contribution in the Health Savings Account
• Adoption assistance
• Employee Assistance Programs
• Tuition assistance
• Fitness subsidies and on-site gyms at specific Deere locations
• Charitable contribution match
• Employee Purchase Plan & numerous discount programs for personal use

$116,364.00 -$174,540.00 + Benefits

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The information contained herein is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities and qualifications required of individuals performing the job. The qualifications detailed in this job description are not considered the minimum requirements necessary to perform the job, but rather as guidelines.

The terms of the applicable benefit plans, and all company actions administering or interpreting these plans, continue to control. Deere & Company reserves the right to suspend, amend, modify, or terminate the Plan(s) in any manner at any time, including the right to modify or eliminate any cost-sharing between the company and participants. Changes, which can be made at any time, are made by action of the company's board of directors, or to the extent authorized by resolution of its board of directors, or by the Deere & Company Compensation Committee. In the event of a conflict between the language of the official Plan Documents and this document, the language of the official Plan Documents will control.

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