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In-House
Attorney
Employment Law - Management (Compliance & Counseling)
5-10 yrs required
Assistant General Counsel, Labor and Employment NAM Duties: Manage Labor & Employment function for the region. Provides legal advice regarding labor and employment law to SGS US and Canadian operations on matters of legal issues and implications concerned with discrimination, sexual harassment, health, and safety, hiring and firing, as well as all other aspects of employee rights and responsibilities. Manages employment claims and litigation. Provides labor and employment counseling in all areas of both US federal and state law related to employment issues, such as FLSA, FMLA, ADA, ADEA, EPA, Title VII, OFCCP, and EEOC compliance. Provides employment counseling under Canadian federal and provincial laws, such as ESA, HRA, and AODA. Manages employment claims and litigation and internally handles US EEOC, DOL and state equivalent complaints, and HRA complaints in Canada. Analyzes proposed and established legislation, prepares legal documents, and reviews company policies as they related to labor and employment. Advises management on legal matters and ensures compliance to protect the company against legal liability. Works closely with Human Resources, internal business clients, and outside law firms to effectively manage litigation outcomes and implement budgeting and cost controls. Responsible for internal reporting, tracking, and budgeting of litigated matters. Directs Paralegals during the provision of employment/labor-related support/subpoena responses. Participates in special projects where the experience, ability, or expertise of the attorney merits involvement. Adheres to internal standards, policies and procedures. Performs other duties as assigned.
Qualification and Experience
Qualifications: JD degree from accredited law school and admission to NJ bar or eligibility for NJ In-house counsel license. 5-10 years as a practicing attorney, preferably with both private practice and in-house experience specializing in the areas of US and Canadian labor and employment law. Licensed to practice law in New Jersey or at least one state within the United States and an attorney in good standing in such jurisdiction.
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