Associate Employment Counsel

Business Unit:

Human Capital Group

Industry:

No Industry

Overview

Houlihan Lokey, Inc. (NYSE:HLI) is a global investment bank with expertise in mergers and acquisitions, capital solutions, financial restructuring, and financial and valuation advisory. Houlihan Lokey serves corporations, institutions, and governments worldwide with offices in the Americas, Europe, the Middle East, and the Asia-Pacific region. Independent advice and intellectual rigor are hallmarks of the firm’s commitment to client success across its advisory services. The firm is the No. 1 investment bank for all global M&A transactions for the past two years, the No. 1 M&A advisor for the past 10 years in the U.S., the No. 1 global restructuring advisor for the past 11 years, and the No. 1 global M&A fairness opinion advisor over the past 25 years, all based on number of transactions and according to data provided by LSEG.

Scope:

As Associate Employment Counsel, you will be responsible for assisting the Global Head of Human Resources and Senior Employment Counsel in managing a variety of employment-related matters for the Company, focusing primarily on its US-based workforce. You will be primarily involved with: (i) managing the preparation of employment-related documents, such as offer letters, separation agreements, and performance improvement plans, (ii) providing employment-related advice and guidance to internal business clients, and corporate departments; (iii) advising on employee relations and workplace conduct matters; (iv) supporting with implementing education and training initiatives; (v) assist with compliance initiatives, and (vi) developing and/or enhancing, as well as assisting with the implementation of personnel policies and procedures.

Responsibilities:

• Draft and review of employment offer letters, separation agreements, consulting agreements, and other employment-related agreements, and maintain templates of such documents

• Provide day-to-day advice and counseling to the lines of business and corporate partners on various matters, such as employee relations issues, performance management, terminations, leave-related requests, and workplace accommodations

• Collaborate with Senior Employment Counsel and external counsel on potential or actual litigation matters.

• Provide guidance to the Human Resource Business Partners in conducting workplace investigations into claims of discrimination, harassment, and/or retaliation, including review of interviews, fact-finding, and recommendations

• Keep abreast of federal, state, and local laws and regulations and review, draft, and revise policies and procedures to ensure compliance with same

• Recommend new approaches, policies, and procedures to effect continual improvements in efficiency or based on trends and legal changes

• Provide guidance and support implementing education and training initiatives

• Review third-party vendor contracts related to HR operations and recruiting

• Support the Legal team with responding to subpoenas requesting employment-related documentation

• Assist with HR due diligence in relation to Company acquisitions

• Perform other related duties as assigned

Qualifications:

• JD degree from U.S. law school

• Licensed to practice law in one or more states of the U.S.

• Minimum of five (5) years of legal experience as a practicing attorney.

Preferred Qualifications:

•  Experience working as a full-time attorney in law firm or in-house legal department.

• Experience working with corporate and other legal entities, and preferably with professional

• Ability and desire to work in a fast-paced and challenging environment, prioritizing and juggling multiple matters

• Good judgment and common sense when interacting with external and internal contacts and performing job functions

• Confidence and ability to act as both a business and legal advisor, developing and maintaining good working relationships with internal business clients

• Ability and desire to help define role and develop new skills, as specific responsibilities may change over time

• Willingness and flexibility to work independently and as a team member with all levels of legal and business personnel

• Excellent oral and written communication skills

• Effective at identifying issues and evaluating risks

• Ability to have a flexible work schedule

Compensation and Benefits

Houlihan Lokey is committed to providing its employees with an exciting career opportunity and competitive total compensation package, which may include other components such as discretionary incentive compensation. The firm’s good faith and reasonable estimate of the possible salary range for this role at the time of posting is: $150,000.00-$180,000.00 Actual salary at the time of hire may vary and may be above or below the range based on various factors, including, but not limited to, the candidate’s relevant qualifications, skills, and experience and the location where this position may be filled.

Houlihan Lokey provides a competitive benefits package. Our current benefits offerings can be found here:

2025 Benefits

We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

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