The successful candidate will be a member of the Employment Law group. The group handles employment related litigation before state and federal agencies and courts and various arbitration forums. The group also provides legal advice and guidance to Citizens Bank’s HR and business leaders related to all employment law related matters, directs internal employment investigations, conducts due diligence for M&A, etc.

This position will report to the Managing Counsel, Employment who reports to the Deputy General Counsel, Litigation & Employment. The incumbent will serve as first chair in employment law litigation and arbitrations; e.g., claims of harassment, discrimination, wage and hour matters, restrictive covenant and other contractual disputes, and workplace safety issues. With the assistance of a paralegal, the litigator will draft pleadings, draft and argue motions, promulgate and respond to written discovery, take and defend depositions, and represent the Bank before courts and arbitrators. The intent of this position is to in-source litigation currently handled by outside counsel.

The successful incumbent will also represent the Bank before federal and state EEO agencies, including drafting position statements and handling fact findings, mediations and hearings. In addition, the incumbent will provide pragmatic and innovative counseling to reduce legal risk.