Counsel - HR / People Team

Old National Bank has been serving clients and communities since 1834. With over $70 billion in total assets, we are a regional powerhouse deeply rooted in the communities we serve. As a trusted partner, we thrive on helping our clients achieve their goals and dreams, and we are committed to social responsibility and investing in our communities through volunteering and charitable giving. 

We continually seek highly motivated and talented individuals as our people are critical to our success. In return, we offer competitive compensation with our salary and incentive program, in addition to medical, dental, and vision insurance.  401K, continuing education opportunities and an employee assistance program are also included in our benefit suite. Old National also offers a variety of Impact Network Groups led by team members who are passionate about driving engagement, creating awareness of diverse backgrounds and experiences, and building inclusion across the organization.  We offer a unique opportunity to join a growing, community and client-focused company that is firmly rooted in its core values.

The Counsel role will focus on providing legal services to Old National Bancorp and its wholly owned subsidiary, Old National Bank (“Company”). This role will have a primary focus on labor and employment law matters, offering comprehensive day-to-day support for the Company’s People Team. In addition, this role will serve as a trusted, valued and strategic legal partner and advisor to the Company’s business leaders and management teams. We are a 5 day in-office business culture.  This position can be based at any of the following locations: 900 E. 96th Street Indianapolis, 8750 West Bryn Mawr Chicago IL (near Rosemont and the Cumberland Blue line station), St. Louis Park MN, 380 St. Peter Street in St Paul MN, the Capella building at 225 6th Street, Suite 4700, Mnpls MN, or 1 Main Street Evansville IN. 

Salary Range

 The salary range for this position is $170,000 - $200,000 per year plus bonus. Final compensation will be determined by location, skills, experience, qualifications and the career level at which the position is filled.

Key Accountabilities

• Takes a leading role to advise Company’s People Team on various labor and employment topics, including employment handbooks, policies and procedures, background screening, team member relations, performance management, workforce reductions and terminations, internal investigations, leaves of absence and disability accommodations, compensation and benefits, discrimination, and harassment and retaliation.
• Monitor significant labor and employment regulations, legislation, court decisions, and government enforcement activities and provide strategic recommendations for changes to Company practices.
• Advise Company’s business leaders and management teams regarding labor and employment lawsuit avoidance strategies as well as risk management, compliance, and operational inquiries.
• Handle employment litigation, including conducting investigations and preparing responses to claims arising under Title VII, the ADEA, the ADA, as well as claims filed with the EEOC and state agencies.

• Assist with the development and implementation of employment policies, procedures, agreements, and separation strategies that support workforce planning, talent retention, and organizational objectives.
• Oversee the Company’s response to employment-related disputes by developing strategic resolutions that minimize risk and litigation costs.
• Manage outside counsel on employment litigation matters.

• Coordinate and work on various legal projects as determined by senior legal leadership.
• Support other areas of the Company as needed or requested.

Qualifications and Education Requirements

• Five + years’ experience practicing labor and employment law on a full-time basis in a legal department of a medium or large financial institution, or with a major law firm.
• Admitted to practice, and in good standing with the bar of one of the states in our footprint, with preference given to Illinois, Indiana or Minnesota, or qualified to be registered to practice as in-house counsel in the applicable state.
• Ability to apply sound legal analysis and practical business judgment to legal matters.
• Ability to consult with and advise Company’s management at all levels.
• Strong written, oral and interpersonal communication skills.
• Ability to deliver timely, high quality work product.
• Ability to work within a team environment.

• Ability to work in-office within Company’s footprint and preferably in our Chicago, Evansville, Indianapolis, or Minneapolis/St. Paul markets.

DESIRED EXPERIENCE

• Knowledge of federal and applicable state laws and regulations relating to labor and employment
• Familiarity with claims filed with the EEOC and state agencies
• Experience with complex multi-state labor and employment issues
• Experience with compensation and benefits at the team member and executive level
• Ability to develop strategic resolutions that minimize risk and litigation costs
• Ability to effectively communicate legal advice and engage with lines of business consistent with the Company’s culture and business strategy

 Old National is proud to be an equal opportunity employer focused on fostering an inclusive workplace and committed to hiring a workforce comprised of diverse backgrounds, cultures and thinking styles. 

As such, all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, protected veteran status, status as a qualified individual with disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or any other characteristic protected by law. 

We do not accept resumes from external staffing agencies or independent recruiters for any of our openings unless we have an agreement signed by the Director of Talent Acquisition, SVP, to fill a specific position.

Our culture is firmly rooted in our core values. We are optimistic. We are collaborative. We are inclusive. We are agile. We are ethical. 

We are Old National Bank. Join our team!