Associate General Counsel - Employment and Labor

PFG | Performance Good Group

15d • $190,000 - $210,000

About The Position

The Director, Sr Associate General Counsel reports to the VP, Deputy General Counsel of Performance Food Group. The role assists in managing employment-related and commercial litigation, overseeing collective bargaining agreement (CBA) negotiations and other traditional labor issues, and handling non-compete matters. The position counsels management and Human Resources leaders on associate relations issues and provides practical, business-minded legal guidance. The individual also advises senior management and business leaders across PFG’s business segments, drives process improvements, and promotes a culture of compliance.

Requirements

• Juris Doctorate (JD) from a Tier 1 law school.
• Active, licensed member in good standing of at least one U.S. state bar.
• 5–10 years of experience in a large law firm with an employer-side litigation background, and/or in the 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 and ability to recognize and communicate the business consequences of legal advice.
• Strong project management skills and work ethic, with attention to detail and a hands-on attitude.
• Ability to prioritize multiple projects in a dynamic work environment.
• Team-player attitude.

Responsibilities

• Manage single-plaintiff employment litigation claims from inception to resolution, including assigning and managing outside counsel, assessing litigation costs, risks, and resolution options, advising the business on litigation strategy and risks, and participating in mediations.
• Provide counseling and training to HR and business leaders on employment law, including Title VII, ADA, ADEA, FLSA, FMLA, NLRA, the WARN Act, and EPA.
• Assist with workplace investigations.
• Collaborate with stakeholders, particularly within HR, and develop partnerships with operating leaders by providing legal guidance and facilitating resolution of legal and commercial questions.
• Assist business and HR with drafting and responding to non-compete cease-and-desist letters and resulting litigation.
• Assist the Legal Department in overseeing CBA negotiations, responses to union campaigns, and traditional labor matters such as grievances and ULPs; advise the business, particularly field teams, on positive employee relations.
• Oversee the Company’s subpoena responses.
• Engage operating teams to review and evaluate business practices for legal risk.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Competitive pay and benefits.
• Day 1 Health & Wellness Benefits.
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan.
• 401(k) employer matching.
• Education assistance.
• Paid time off.
• Growth opportunities.
• Safe and inclusive working environment with a culture of rewards, recognition, and respect.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree