Job Title: Sr. Counsel Employment & Litigation (Remote)
Job Responsibilities:
The Senior Counsel Employment and Litigation is tasked with providing comprehensive employment law and litigation guidance to the various Business Segments within the company. This role reports directly to the General Counsel and involves collaborating with a team of six attorneys. The position is primarily remote, with occasional travel required to different Business Segment sites. Key responsibilities include:
- Offering legal advice to the company, its subsidiaries, and affiliates regarding employment law, employee benefits, and strategic litigation management.
- Conducting workplace investigations to ensure compliance and address potential legal issues.
- Establishing objectives and schedules to align with and support business requirements.
- Advising on the creation and implementation of workplace policies and procedures that comply with applicable laws.
- Understanding business requirements and assessing the company's risk tolerance.
- Communicating with and managing outside counsel on employment and litigation matters.
- Overseeing employment litigation, including class actions.
- Providing counsel on union issues and collective bargaining agreements.
- Approving bills from outside counsel and other professionals.
- Collaborating with management to make recommendations regarding strategic planning for business matters.
- Keeping abreast of current legal issues to ensure the company remains compliant.
- Sharing knowledge and experiences with team members to foster a collaborative work environment.
Education and Experience Information:
- Juris Doctor degree from an ABA accredited law school is required.
- An active bar license in good standing with any US jurisdiction is necessary.
- A minimum of six years of employment and litigation experience is required, with expertise in a wide range of employment issues at both federal and state levels.
- Experience in employment law counseling, investigations, wage and hour compliance, employee benefits, and labor relations is essential.
- Employment litigation experience is mandatory.
- Experience in a multinational environment is preferred.
- A combination of law firm and in-house experience is strongly preferred.
Key Attributes:
- Excellent business judgment, with the ability to understand the business implications of legal advice.
- Proficiency in managing outside counsel effectively.
- Strong cross-cultural sensitivity, with the ability to adapt work and communication styles according to different cultures.
- A hands-on, active approach to work.
- Exceptional organizational, time management, and project management skills, with the ability to prioritize and manage multiple competing demands.
- Demonstrated client management skills and the ability to build strong working relationships with senior management and business colleagues.
- Exceptional interpersonal skills with a commitment to professionalism, integrity, and collegiality.
- Flexibility and willingness to work on a broad range of legal matters.
- Self-motivated with the ability to work independently and complete tasks without extensive supervision.
- Superior written and oral communication skills.
- Detail-oriented with the ability to multitask in a fast-paced environment.
- Willingness to travel as needed, domestically and internationally (approximately quarterly).
- Fluency in English is required, and proficiency in Spanish is preferred but not mandatory.
Salary Information:
The position offers a competitive salary ranging from $160,000 to $185,000 annually, along with bonus programs, health benefits, and a 401K plan.
Note: The above responsibilities and requirements are intended to describe the general content of the role and are not exhaustive. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.
