Assistant General Counsel Employment
Assistant General Counsel Employment
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Job Description
Company:
US6469 Sysco Payroll Division of Sysco Resources Services LLCSales Territory:
NoneZip Code:
77077Travel Percentage:
Up to 25%COMPENSATION INFORMATION:
The pay range provided is not indicative of Syscos actual pay range but is merely algorithmic and provided for generalized comparison. Factors that may be used to determine rate of pay include specific skills work location work experience and other individualized factors
Our Global Support Center/ Corporate Office is located in the Energy Corridor- off I10 and N Eldridge.
Address: 1390 Enclave Pkwy Houston TX 77077
Hybrid Role: In-office Monday Tuesday Wednesday. Work from home on Thursday and Friday.
Job Summary:
The Assistant General Counsel is responsible for providing legal counsel and risk assessment regarding employment matters to various internal business and HR stakeholders located in certain geographic areas. Serves as the primary legal support for a variety of business professionals primarily Human Resources partners and other senior management company executives and/or leadership of key functions. Manages and selects outside counsel and develops strategies for employment litigation at various sites. Directs pre-litigation employment matters and responses to complaints received by opposing counsel and government agencies. Partners with leadership of key site functions including Human Resources Sales Operations Finance Safety and Compliance to support key initiatives for the overall organization.
Responsibilities:
- Provide daily advice and counsel regarding legal compliance and risk avoidance
- Direct manage and develop strategy for respective legal matters
- Manage outside counsel fees and costs to maintain efficiency
- Direct manage and develop strategy for responses to complaints filed with government agencies and other pre-litigation matters
- Participate in cross-functional teams to provide legal guidance and to support the development and execution of enterprise-wide initiatives policies and strategies
- Prepare materials and conduct training for internal business clients regarding strategic initiatives and other relevant legal matters
Education/Experience:
- Juris Doctorate from an accredited law school
- 6 years legal experience including practicing and litigating at a law firm and in-house
Skills:
Excellent verbal/written communication and interpersonal skills with an ability to provide sound clear legal advice to senior executives and other Sysco senior leaders; creative problem solving; aptitude to work collaboratively; ability to effectively and efficiently manage multiple time-sensitive projects simultaneously; strong leadership skills and client service to manage high volume of employment and employment litigation matters.
Language Skills:
Above-average command of English both oral and written and excellent grammar proofreading punctuation and spelling skills
Mathematical Skills:
Above-average arithmetic skills
Physical Demands:
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this job.
High energy level required. Ability physically and mentally to simultaneously handle several tasks. Candidate must be able to sit for long periods of time and undertake lengthy typing tasks. Candidate must be able to multitask without error and be able to handle stress in a positive manner.
Work Environment:
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job including the ability to conduct confidential conference calls/meetings.
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this job. An individual should contact their supervisor or the human resources department if they believe that an accommodation is needed.
This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities duties or responsibilities that are required for the role. Duties responsibilities and activities may change or new ones may be assigned at any time with or without notice.
BENEFITS INFORMATION:
For information on Syscos Benefits please visitOVERVIEW:
Sysco is the global leader in foodservice distribution. With over 71000 colleagues and a fleet of over 13000 vehicles Sysco operates approximately 333 distribution facilities worldwide and serves more than 700000 customer locations.
We offer our colleagues the opportunity to grow personally and professionally to contribute to the success of a dynamic organization and to serve others in a manner that exceeds their expectations. Were looking for talented hard-working individuals to join our team. Come grow with us and let us show you why Sysco is at the heart of food and service.
AFFIRMATIVE ACTION STATEMENT:
Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States.
We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer and consider qualified applicants without regard to race color creed religion ancestry national origin sex sexual orientation gender identity age disability veteran status or any other protected factor under federal state or local law.
This opportunityis available through Sysco Corporation its subsidiaries and affiliates.
Employment Type
Full-Time
