Employment Counsel (Remote)

Requisition Number: 64885

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 light
• Precision glass for advanced displays to deliver richer experiences 
• Auto glass and ceramics to drive cleaner, safer, and smarter transportation 

Scope of Position

As Employment Counsel, this attorney is responsible for assisting the Senior Counsel & Director, Global Employment Law (to which this role reports), the Corning Law and Human Resources Departments, and other business partners on a wide range of labor and employment related matters.  

As directed by the Senior Counsel & Director, Global Employment Law, 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; regularly advising on ADA requests for accommodation and fit for duty evaluations; supporting the response to allegations of discrimination and harassment filed with administrative agencies; assisting in the development and revision of policies and procedures; and providing legal support on issues of OSHA/health and safety. 

This attorney performs job duties consistent with 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 …