Associate General Counsel - Employment and Labor

PFG | Performance Good Group

7d•$190,000 - $210,000

About The Position

The Director, Sr Associate General Counsel reports to the VP, Deputy General Counsel of Performance Food Group. This role assists in managing employment-related and commercial litigation; overseeing CBA negotiations and other traditional labor issues; and non-compete matters. The Director, Sr Associate General Counsel also counsels management and Human Resources leaders on a wide range of associate relations issues, providing practical, business-minded legal guidance. Additionally, the individual in this role will interact with and advise senior management and business leaders across PFG’s business segments on a variety of topics. S/he will drive process improvements and promote a culture of compliance.

Requirements

Juris Doctorate / JD from Tier 1 law school
Active, licensed member in good standing at least one U.S. state bar
5-10 years in a large law firm with background in employer-side litigation and/or in-house legal department of a large organization managing employment litigation and other projects
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Excellent legal judgment
Strong client service skills
Experience working in a matrixed, decentralized, and dynamic environment
Proven ability to work with senior management, including top-level executives
Strong, pragmatic business acumen with the ability to recognize and communicate the business consequences of legal advice
Strong project management skills and work ethic, with great attention to detail and a "roll up the sleeves" attitude
Ability to prioritize multiple projects in dynamic working environment
Must be a team player

Responsibilities

Manages single-plaintiff employment litigation claims from inception to resolution, including assigning and managing outside counsel, assessing litigation costs, risks, and resolution options, advising business of litigation strategy and risks, and participating in mediations.
Provides counseling and training to HR and business leaders on a wide variety of employment law areas such as Title VII, ADA, ADEA, FLSA, FMLA, NLRA, the WARN Act, EPA, etc.
Assists in workplace investigations.
Works collaboratively with a broad range of stakeholders, particularly within HR, and develops strong partnerships with operating leaders by providing excellent legal guidance and facilitating efficient resolution of legal and commercial questions.
Assists business and HR in drafting and responding to non-compete cease and desist letters, as well as resulting litigation.
Assists the Legal Department in overseeing CBA negotiations, responses to union campaigns, and other traditional labor matters (grievances, ULPs, etc.); advises the business, particularly the field, on positive employee relations.
Oversees the Company’s subpoena responses.
Proactively engages operating teams to review and evaluate business practices for legal risk.
Performs other related duties as assigned.