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