Senior Counsel, Employment and Labor Law

Min 10 yrs required

Full-time

No

Southwire is looking to hire an experienced Senior Counsel, Employment and Labor Law to provide advice and counsel to the Company on a broad range of employment and labor legal issues and manage disputes against Southwire and its affiliated and subsidiary companies. This individual must have a Doctorate, Juris Doctorate from . accredited law school, state bar membership in good standing in at least one state, and 10+ years of related experience in Employment and Labor Law.

Key Responsibilities:
• Provide sound legal advice and counsel to Southwire in complex . and international employment and labor law matters affecting day-to-day operations.
• Manage employment and labor disputes, including lawsuits and complaints filed with federal, state, and local agencies.
• Assist in the development and implementation of People and Culture processes and policies to address company needs and legal requirements.
• Support the Total Rewards Team responsible for health & welfare, retirement and compensation benefits.
• Conduct Merger & Acquisition Employment and Labor Law Due Diligence and Integration
• Lead, support and advise on workplace investigations.
• Draft and negotiate various employment related agreements.
• Partner with the business to assess legal risks and develop strategic solutions to protect the Company’s interests.
• Effectively oversee outside counsel.
• Manage a high-volume of legal projects.

Qualifications and Experience:
• Doctorate, Juris Doctorate from . accredited law school
• State bar membership in good standing in at least one state
• 10+ yrs related experience, Employment and Labor Law
• Outstanding communication skills (both oral and written)
• Excellent interpersonal skills
• Ability to meet deadlines, possess pragmatic business judgment, work independently and collaboratively and efficiently under time pressure.

The Senior Counsel, Employment and Labor Law position is located in either Atlanta, GA or Carrollton, GA and is a hybrid role (2-3 days a week on site). Southwire offers a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package including 401k with matching, family and individual insurance packages (health, life, dental, and vision), paid time off and holidays, long & short-term disability, supplemental insurance plans, employee assistance program, employee referral program, tuition reimbursement programs, advancement & professional growth opportunities, parental leave, and more.

Southwire is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.



## Senior Counsel, Employment and Labor Law

Southwire Company LLC is seeking to hire an experienced Senior Counsel, Employment and Labor Law to provide advice and counsel to the Company on a broad range of employment and labor legal issues and manage disputes against Southwire and its affiliated and subsidiary companies.

### Qualifications and Experience

* Doctorate, Juris Doctorate from . accredited law school
* State bar membership in good standing in at least one state
* 10+ yrs related experience, Employment and Labor Law
* Outstanding communication skills (both oral and written)
* Excellent interpersonal skills
* Ability to meet deadlines, possess pragmatic business judgment, work independently and collaboratively and efficiently under time pressure.

### Key Responsibilities

* Provide sound legal advice and counsel to Southwire in complex . and international employment and labor law matters affecting day-to-day operations.
* Manage employment and labor disputes, including lawsuits and complaints filed with federal, state, and local agencies.
* Assist in the development and implementation of People and Culture processes and policies to address company needs and legal requirements.
* Support the Total Rewards Team responsible for health & welfare, retirement and compensation benefits.
* Conduct Merger & Acquisition Employment and Labor Law Due Diligence and Integration
* Lead, support and advise on workplace investigations.
* Draft and negotiate various employment related agreements.
* Partner with the business to assess legal risks and develop strategic solutions to protect the Company’s interests.
* Effectively oversee outside counsel.
* Manage a high-volume of legal projects.

### Location and Benefits

The Senior Counsel, Employment and Labor Law position is located in either Atlanta, GA or Carrollton, GA and is a hybrid role (2-3 days a week on site). Southwire offers a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package including:

* 401k with Matching
* Family and Individual Insurance Packages (Health, Life, Dental, and Vision)
* Paid Time Off & Paid Holidays
* Long & Short-Term Disability
* Supplemental Insurance Plans
* Employee Assistance Program
* Employee Referral Program
* Tuition Reimbursement Programs
* Advancement & Professional Growth opportunities
* Parental Leave
* & More

Southwire is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

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401k with matching, health insurance, life insurance, dental insurance, vision insurance, paid time off, paid holidays, long-term disability, short-term disability, supplemental insurance, employee assistance program, employee referral program, tuition reimbursement, advancement opportunities, parental leave

Not specified

Legal advice, legal counsel, dispute management, employee benefits, M&A due diligence, workplace investigations, contract drafting and negotiation, risk assessment, project management, communication, problem solving, time management

Doctorate or Juris Doctorate degree from an accredited US law school.

Interested candidates should submit their resume and cover letter to the contact email address listed below.

Qualification and Experience Doctorate or Juris Doctorate degree from an accredited US law school, state bar membership in good standing in at least one state

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