Corporate Counsel US Employment

Role Summary:
This position will provide pragmatic advice and counsel in a timely and responsive manner on a broad range of employment law issues including hiring benefits employee relations performance management discipline termination restructuring leaves of absence accommodations EEOC compliance and wage & hour compliance. The position will also conduct investigations negotiate dispute resolutions provide internal training and policy development & interpretation and oversee employment litigation. This position reports to the Associate General Counsel.

Responsibilities

• Providing strategic legal counsel on and guiding compliance with federal state & local employment laws in the US and Canada

• Developing improving & implementing policies plans & practices

• Partnering with HR & the business for business-focused solutions that manage risk

• Keeping abreast of employment-related legal developments & engaging proactively to drive compliance & implement risk-mitigating strategies

• Reviewing & drafting agreements & various employment documentation

• Developing trusted partner relationships with stakeholders

• Driving & supporting designated projects & workplace initiatives

• Developing & delivering training programs

• Guiding or conducting internal investigations

• Investigating and/or responding to complaints of alleged violations of employment laws

• Managing and overseeing external counsel on employment litigation matters

• Managing collective bargaining and other labor matters

• Other duties as assigned

Requirements

• Minimum 3 years of relevant attorney experience in the employment law field

• Juris Doctorate degree from an accredited university

• Must be admitted active and in good standing with the State Bar of Texas

• Strong knowledge of US employment matters including hiring benefits employee relations discipline termination internal investigations leave of absence and accommodation issues independent contractors reductions-in-force time and attendance sick pay and pay equity issues Title VII ADEA ADA FMLA FLSA

• Excellent communication skills (oral and written) including ability to communicate complex information in a short easy-to-understand format

• Excellent interpersonal skills including a friendly and professional demeanor cooperative partnership approach and an ability to effectively work both independently and in a team environment with people of many countries and cultures and at all levels of the organization

• Highly organized self-starter proficient at multi-tasking and managing multiple priorities and projects simultaneously

• Have a practical business-oriented approach to problem-solving

• Ability to timely and effectively counsel internal clients by providing them with clear concise and practical advice and creative solutions when necessary

• Ability to maintain strict confidence and discretion

• Working knowledge of MS Word Excel Outlook Power Point and other applications

Preferred Experience / Skills

• Knowledge of Canadian employment laws preferable but not mandatory

• Labor relations experience preferable but not mandatory