Dir, Labor & Employment

Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd•Miami, FL

About The Position

The Associate Counsel, Labor & Employment supports Royal Caribbean Group’s Legal department by overseeing and managing labor and employment matters. Responsibilities include the following: Provide legal guidance and risk assessment to the Human Resource team and other internal stakeholders relating to escalated labor and employment law matters, including personnel decisions and workplace investigations; Manage employment-related legal demands, complaints, union grievances, governmental/regulatory inquiries, administrative proceedings, litigation, and arbitration; Oversee and manage fact investigations and document review, including electronic discovery; Draft, review, and revise corporate policies and employment-related agreements; Provide employment law-related support in connection with corporate initiatives, projects, and transactions; Collaborate with internal stakeholders on business strategies and proactively identify employment-related risks; Supervise other lawyers and paralegals; Foster a respectful, innovative, and creative workplace with the highest ethical, professional, and legal standards; Manage external counsel (including budget and spend) representing the company in employment-related matters; Perform such other tasks and duties as may be assigned from time to time at the company’s discretion; and Travel as needed.

Requirements

Juris Doctor from an accredited U.S. law school with excellent academic credentials and Florida Bar membership
A minimum of seven (7) years of experience in the practice of law
Experience providing counseling related to employment law, and human resources compliance and best practices
Knowledge of federal, state, and local employment laws, including laws relating to discrimination, harassment, retaliation, wage and hour, accommodations, and leaves of absence
Experience drafting and reviewing executive employment agreements
Strong advocacy and negotiation skills
Ability to analyze legal risk and develop legal strategy
Strong written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills, including the ability to effectively communicate legal concepts, risk, and guidance
Attention to detail and the ability to work independently
Strong team player with the ability to work cross-functionally in a complex organizational structure
Self-starter who thinks proactively, performs well under pressure, and is able to assume significant responsibility in a fast-paced environment
Proficient in the Microsoft Office Suite systems, Relativity, and Westlaw/Practical Law

Nice To Haves

Litigation experience preferred
In-house experience preferred
Global experience preferred

Responsibilities

Provide legal guidance and risk assessment to the Human Resource team and other internal stakeholders relating to escalated labor and employment law matters, including personnel decisions and workplace investigations
Manage employment-related legal demands, complaints, union grievances, governmental/regulatory inquiries, administrative proceedings, litigation, and arbitration
Oversee and manage fact investigations and document review, including electronic discovery
Draft, review, and revise corporate policies and employment-related agreements
Provide employment law-related support in connection with corporate initiatives, projects, and transactions
Collaborate with internal stakeholders on business strategies and proactively identify employment-related risks
Supervise other lawyers and paralegals
Foster a respectful, innovative, and creative workplace with the highest ethical, professional, and legal standards
Manage external counsel (including budget and spend) representing the company in employment-related matters
Perform such other tasks and duties as may be assigned from time to time at the company’s discretion
Travel as needed