Local Labor Law Counseling

The American Embassy in Warsaw, Poland is seeking a quotation for local labor law counseling services. The contractor will provide non-litigation legal advice and assistance related to interpreting local labor law, covering issues such as employment of foreigners, drafting legal documentation, and review of mission policies and procedures. The contract will be for a one-year period with two one-year options. The contractor must have experience in labor law and be able to provide real insight into potential evaluations of different issues in a timely manner. Key aspects of the job include: * Interpretation of local labor law regulations * Urgent issues that require immediate decision making and action * Employing foreigners * Drafting legal documentation and opinions in both English and Polish * Review, implementing or revision of Mission policies and procedures * Applicability and implementation of new Polish legislation, social packages, etc. * Valid reasons for lawful termination of employment contract * Employee issues, e.g., repeated extended absences, delinquent debts, disciplinary incidents, etc. * Meetings and conference calls with Embassy Management and Washington lawyers, as necessary * Other labor law or social security related issues.