Overview: The Counsel will report to the Senior Counsel in the Labor and Employment practice. The Senior Attorney in this practice is responsible for providing legal advice and services in the areas of employment law and litigation and traditional labor law. The ability to provide legal advice concerning employee benefits matters is desirable, but not required. This position also plays a key role in managing outside counsel and their costs.
Company: Eastman is a global specialty materials company that produces a broad range of products found in items people use every day. With the purpose of enhancing the quality of life in a material way, Eastman works with customers to deliver innovative products and solutions while maintaining a commitment to safety and sustainability. The company's innovation-driven growth model takes advantage of world-class technology platforms, deep customer engagement, and differentiated application development to grow its leading positions in attractive end markets such as transportation, building and construction, and consumables.
Experience: At least 6+ years of relevant law firm and/or corporate law department experience.
Compensation: Competitive and commensurate with experience and includes a generous benefit package.
Location: Kingsport, TN or St Louis, MO.
Relocation: Yes. This is a national search.
Bar: Candidate must be a member of a State Bar or otherwise qualified to practice law as a registered in-house counsel.
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