Requisition Number: 60567

Corning is vital to progress – in the industries we help shape and in the world we share.

We invent life-changing technologies using materials science. Our scientific and manufacturing expertise, boundless curiosity, and commitment to purposeful invention place us at the center of the way the world interacts, works, learns, and lives.

Our sustained investment in research, development, and invention means we’re always ready to solve the toughest challenges alongside our customers.

Corning’s businesses are ever evolving to best serve our customers, industries, and consumers. Today, we accelerate and transform life sciences, mobile consumer electronics, optical communications, display, and automotive markets.

We are changing the world with:

• Trusted products that accelerate drug discovery, development, and delivery to save lives
• Damage-resistant cover glass to enhance the devices that keep us connected
• Optical fiber, wireless technologies, and connectivity solutions to carry information and ideas at the speed of life
• Precision glass for advanced displays to deliver richer experiences
• Auto glass and ceramics to drive cleaner, safer, and smarter transportation

Job Summary:

As Assistant Counsel- Employment, the attorney is responsible for assisting the Employment Counsel (to which this role reports), the Compliance Center of Excellence in Corning’s Law Department (which is where this role sits), and the Corning Law and Human Resources Departments on a wide range of labor and employment related matters in the Company. Preference for this role is in-person in either Corning, NY or Charlotte, NC. Remote work may be an option depending on proximity to Corning facilities and ability to regularly travel to them as required. As directed by the Employment Counsel, the attorney will manage and assist in employment and labor-related legal matters, including advising on the terms of various collective bargaining agreements and assisting the Employee Relations Function on grievances and the records thereof; advising HR partners on issues related to employee discipline, performance management, and termination; supporting and conducting investigations related to issues falling within the HR scope, such as allegations of harassment; advising with respect to ADA requests for accommodation; supporting the response to allegations of discrimination and harassment; assisting in the development of policies and procedures; and providing legal support on issues of OSHA/health and safety. This attorney performs job duties consistent within safety, legal, and regulatory requirements as well as Company values, standards, culture and business practices. This attorney will act with the highest level of integrity and business and personal ethical standards in all aspects of job performance.

Job Description:

Corning Incorporated’s Law Department has an exciting opportunity for a labor and employment attorney to work for a world-leading materials science and technology company. Under the direction and guidance of Corning’s Employment Counsel, this position would provide advice and counsel to Human Resource professionals and other business partners in the U.S., Canada and Mexico.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities:

• Provides in-house legal counsel on labor and employment related matters, which may include, but not limited to, human resources issues, wage and hour law, workers’ compensation, unemployment and other state agency claims, labor relations, employee benefits, employment agreements and policy related issues, FMLA matters, employment related litigation, grievances and arbitrations and generally assists the Employment Counsel, Employee Relations and Human Resources Department.
• Ensures compliance with all applicable laws, regulations and policies. Develops and provides training on areas of legal risk for HR partners. Educates clients and stakeholders on legal matters, policies and procedures.
• Participates in and influences the decision-making process with appropriate clients and stakeholders.
• Identifies and assesses legal risks and opportunities within the labor and employment area and advises accordingly.
• Conducts investigations of HR-related allegations and provides guidance and support connected thereto in furtherance of the Company’s Corporate Compliance Program and under the direction of the Chief Compliance Officer.
• Recognizes when to elevate certain matters to the attention of the Employment Counsel and generally follows the guidance and direction of the Employment Counsel on legal matters.
• Provides legal support and guidance to the Health and Safety Function within Corning, including on issues of OSHA compliance and related to OSHA investigations, citations, and similar matters.
• Establishes and maintains relationships, credibility and trust with clients, stakeholders, legal team members and other colleagues.
• Perform other tasks as assigned from time to time by the Employment Counsel.
• Able to travel at times (estimated to be 10-15%)

Job Requirements Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

• Competence as a lawyer; ability to manage heavy workload in a high-pressure environment.
• Good communication (oral and written) and interpersonal skills within and across departments and externally; must be proactive in providing counsel to clients.
• Sound judgment: ability to clearly make reasoned recommendations; ability to cross think and determine who should be kept informed.
• Self-starter with good business sense and a sense of urgency, honesty and fairness.
• Good team player, calm under pressure.
• Self-confident and inspires confidence from clients.

Required Education & Experience:

• Must have a JD degree from an accredited law school and active bar membership.
• Must have a minimum of four to six years of substantive labor and employment experience with a corporate legal department or a nationally recognized law firm.
• Prefer candidate with experience in counseling clients on labor and employment matters.
• Committed to being a legal business partner to internal clients.
• Strong writing skills required.
• Strong communication skills required.

This position does not support immigration sponsorship.

Corning Puts YOU First!

We are committed to supporting your health, financial, career development, and life goals as you grow professionally and personally to achieve your highest potential. All benefits begin as soon as you start your career at Corning.

• Our monetary peer-to-peer recognition program is tied to our Values and celebrates you and your colleagues’ contributions.
• Health and well-being benefits include medical, dental, vision, mental health/substance use, fitness, and disease management programs.
• Financial benefits include a 401(k) savings plan with company matching contributions and a 100% company-paid pension benefit that grows steadily throughout your career.
• Companywide bonus and attractive short- and long-term compensation programs are available based on your role and responsibilities.
• Professional development programs help you grow and achieve your career goals.

We prohibit discrimination on the basis of race, color, gender, age, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, veteran status or any other legally protected status.

We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation.

Nearest Major Market: Corning