*Overview* AARP is the nation's largest nonprofit, nonpartisan organization dedicated to empowering people 50 and older to choose how they live as they age. With a nationwide presence and nearly 38 million members, AARP strengthens communities and advocates for what matters most to families: health security, financial stability and personal fulfillment. AARP also produces the nation's largest circulation publications: AARP The Magazine and AARP Bulletin. Reporting to the SVP of Ethics, Compliance, Employment Law and Litigation, the *Sr. Attorney, Employment Law and Litigation* role provides a full array of legal counsel and advice on employment law issues for our 2400 employees across the country, including Title VII, ADA, FMLA, FLSA, employee relations, compensation, and worker classification, represent AARP and its affiliates in all litigation, including but not limited to employment litigation. Additionally, this role provides legal training to HR and management, while working closely with HR staff to provide advice and counsel on all aspects of the employer-employee relationship, including but not limited to performance management, adverse actions such as terminations and reductions-in-force, and administration of workplace accommodations. *Responsibilities* * Employment :* * Provides human resources advice, counsel, and strategic guidance to all levels of management, as well as HR staff, while advising on employee terminations, discipline, leave, evaluations, and department reorganizations. Prepares employment related contracts including but not limited to severance, confidentiality and non-compete agreements. * Prepares materials for and conducts employment law training seminars addressing multiple subject matter areas for all levels of management and m aintains an ongoing working knowledge of a broad array of laws and regulations applicable to the employment function including but not limited to Title VII, ADEA, OWBPA, ADA, FMLA, ERISA, FLSA, workers' compensation, and employee classification issues, as well as state and local employment laws and regulations. * Provides direction and counseling on internal investigations to internal investigators in the Ethics & Compliance Office and Human Resources department and m anages outside counsel in defense of employment related claims and legal actions, marshalling factual and legal arguments and preparing witnesses for the giving of testimony. Represents AARP in mediation and settlement conferences and administrative proceedings. * Reviews all AARP Foundation amicus briefs related to employment and employee benefits. Reviews employment/employee benefits third party litigation proposals to ensure consistency with AARP policy. * Litigation :* * Analyzes lawsuits brought by or against AARP and demand letters sent to AARP to determine best course of action, including national class action suits, breach of contract, personal injury. Makes recommendations on defense strategy. * Marshals resources for defense, both internally and externally. Selects and retains outside counsel in consultation with the general counsel. Manages outside counsel litigation billings. * Issues litigation holds, manages discovery, including e-discovery, and has expertise in use of AARP e-discovery software. * Negotiates with opposing counsel where appropriate and works closely with and oversees them in representing AARP throughout the matter, reviewing pleadings, considering options for strategies and tactics as things develop, and making settlement recommendations where appropriate. *Qualifications* * JD degree. * Minimum of 6 years directly related specialized experience in the area of employment law, employment litigation, employee benefits, and/or human resources. * Must be, or be able to become, a member in good standing with the District of Columbia bar or equivalent state bar. * Excellent oral and written communication skills. Comfortable public speaker with ability to make formal presentations to management and to provide engaging, clear, training for new managers and other staff who may have minimal legal background. * Ability to function independently with limited guidance. * Must function with the highest degree of integrity and ethical standards. Passion for our nonprofit mission a definite positive. * Ability to handle multiple, high-level complex projects at one time and high volumes of work on an ongoing basis, with strong attention to detail. * Good judgment, sensitivity to people and what motivates them, good negotiator and mediator, customer-oriented, approachable, responsive, and engaging. *Compensation and Benefits* AARP offers a competitive compensation and benefits package including a 401(k); 100% company-funded pension plan; health, dental, and vision plans; life insurance; paid time off to include company and individual holidays, vacation, sick, caregiving, and parental leave; performance-based and peer-based recognition; tuition reimbursement; among others. *Equal Employment Opportunity* AARP is an equal opportunity employer committed to hiring a diverse workforce and sustaining an inclusive culture. AARP does not discriminate on the basis of race, ethnicity, religion, sex, color, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, mental or physical disability, genetic information, veteran status, or on any other basis prohibited by applicable law.