Employment Litigation Counsel
Accenture — Chicago Accenture Tower Corp
Posted 2026-10-28
Litigation professionals support Accenture's business, minimize risk and engage in dispute resolution related to employment compliance with federal and state laws and company policies; provide specialized and deep areas of expertise relative to employment issues; and coordinate legal advice related to employment disputes. The Employment Litigation Counsel serves as a legal advisor to internal stakeholders regarding complex employee relations issues and compliance matters. This role will be focused on employment litigation throughout the US reporting into the North American Employment Litigation Lead. Key Responsibilities Act as legal advisor regarding employment litigation and disputes involving US federal, state, and local employment laws with emphasis on compliance and risk mitigation strategies. Provide legal expertise to resolve complex employee relations and litigation matters. Have knowledge regarding FLSA employment classifications, overtime matters, and other wage and hour issues. Provide legal expertise relative to disputes alleging discrimination, retaliation, wrongful termination, and other employment-related claims. Assess and have knowledge regarding employment-related