Consultant - Manager, Legal Counsel Employment Compliance

Amadeus • Irving, TX

3d • Hybrid

About The Position

This role is integral to ensuring that Amadeus remains compliant with employment-related legal standards while supporting our strategic business goals.

Requirements

• Candidates must operate through an established business entity (e.g., LLC, corporation, or equivalent legal business structure) and be able to provide valid business registration documentation upon request.
• JD from an accredited law school in the United States required
• Minimum of 3-5 years’ work experience in providing expert legal advice and support on a wide range of employment law matters
• Previous experience in performing legal research using critical thinking, analytical skills, and attention to detail
• The ability to assess risks associated with business activities and advise a company on managing those risks
• Advanced communication skills with the ability to convey complex information clearly and build consensus with a variety of stakeholders
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite, AI functional competencies

Nice To Haves

• Experience with commercial real estate law is plus
• Knowledge of employment laws and regulations throughout the Americas

Responsibilities

• Ensure necessary outcomes are achieved. (e.g., timely preparation and certification of Affirmative Action Plan, EEO-1 reporting, Veterans and Pay Data Reporting, inclusive of all mandated state reporting requirements).
• Ensure Compliance with law and draft and negotiate employment-related agreements: Stay current with changes in employment laws and regulations throughout the Americas and ensure compliance with those laws and regulations.
• Conduct legal research and analysis on complex employment law issues and provide recommendations based on findings.
• Draft, review, and negotiate employment and benefit-related agreements, including executive employment agreements and severance agreements.
• Draft updates of Employment Handbooks in US and Canada, and collaborate on updating handbooks throughout LATAM.
• Manage employment-related litigation and administrative proceedings: Represent the company in employment-related litigation, arbitration, and administrative proceedings throughout the Americas.
• Supervise outside labor and employment counsel throughout the Americas.
• Manage discovery process.
• Manage responses to inquiries by state, federal and local administrative agencies (including agencies throughout the Americas).
• Manage and coordinate Company's response to inquiries and investigations by the Department of Labor, EEOC, or other state or federal agencies, including agencies throughout the Americas.
• Review and respond to claims and demand letters, primarily employee or commercial real estate related.

Benefits

• A complete rewards offer - Amadeus provides attractive remuneration packages, covering all essential components of a competitive reward offer, including salary, bonus, equity, and benefits.

What This Job Offers

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