Assistant General Counsel - Employment

Sysco•Houston, TX

56d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Assistant General Counsel is responsible for providing legal counsel and risk assessment regarding employment, contract/transactional, EHS or litigation matters to Sysco Corporation and its sites covering all aspects of the business located in certain geographic areas globally. Serves as the primary legal support for a variety of business professionals, such as senior management, company executives and/or leadership of key GSC functions. Manages and selects outside counsel and develops strategies for litigation and commercial contracts at various sites globally. Directs pre-litigation employment matters and responses to complaints received by opposing counsel and government agencies. Partners with leadership of key GSC functions, including Corporate Claims, Human Resources, Sales, Operations, Finance, Merchandising, Safety and Compliance, to support key initiatives for the overall organization.

Requirements

Juris Doctorate from an accredited law school
5+ years legal experience, including practicing and litigating at either a law firm or a company (can be a combination)
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 orientation
Ability to manage high volume of employment, litigation and contract matters
Above-average command of English, both oral and written, and excellent grammar, proofreading, punctuation and spelling skills
Above-average arithmetical skills
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
Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States

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