Corporate Counsel - Global Labor and Employment

Allison Transmission•Indianapolis, IN

1d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Corporate Counsel – Global Labor & Employment provides strategic, practical, actionable, and risk-based legal advice on labor and employment matters across the Company’s U.S. and international operations. This role partners closely with the Assistant General Counsel - Global Labor & Employment, Human Resources, Compliance, and business leaders to support a globally consistent approach to workforce management while navigating complex and evolving employment laws and regulations across a wide array of issues. The role also manages employment-related disputes and investigations, oversees outside counsel, and contributes to enterprise-wide compliance and governance initiatives. In addition, the Corporate Counsel – Global Labor & Employment represents the company in administrative charges and actions before the EEOC, NLRB, DOL and other labor and employment-related agencies, including similar agencies internationally; assists HR with developing and updating employment, workplace conduct, and other corporate policies; and supports ongoing employment, compliance, and other corporate training initiatives.

Requirements

Juris Doctor (JD) from an accredited law school.
Active license in good standing, with no pending discipline or complaints, to practice law in at least one U.S. jurisdiction and ability to obtain a license to practice law in Indiana
Well-developed legal, investigative, and problem-solving skills with the ability to adapt, take on new roles, and learn new areas of the law
Excellent written, verbal, and presentation skills, with ability to communicate legal concepts to non-lawyers at all levels of the organization
Highly motivated self-starter
Detail oriented
Skill in establishing and maintaining effective relationships with key stakeholders
Ability to exercise initiative, judgment, discretion and decision-making to achieve organizational objectives and elevate matters to legal and business leadership at appropriate times
Ability to travel domestically and internationally via car and airplane
Minimum of three (3) years of experience in labor and employment law, gained in a law firm and/or in-house legal department
Experience representing employers in litigation and in front of EEOC, NLRB, DOL, and other governmental administrative agencies
Experience advising and counselling corporate clients on a wide-range of employment-related matters

Nice To Haves

Experience advising clients with multi-state and multi-national operations
Experience working in a union environment
Prior In-house counsel experience

Responsibilities

Provide timely, pragmatic, and competent legal advice on a broad range of labor and employment matters across all business functions and jurisdictions, including hiring and recruiting, discipline and termination, performance and workforce management, discrimination and harassment, accommodations, leaves of absence, wage and hour, compensation and benefits, health and safety, and employee relations.
Advise on and, in some cases, manage employment-related disputes and claims, including representing the Company before administrative agencies (e.g., EEOC, NLRB, DOL, OSHA, and comparable international authorities), overseeing mediations and hearings, and supporting labor and employment litigation through partnership with in-house litigation counsel.
Support immigration and work authorization matters by advising business leaders on compliance obligations and strategy, and coordinating with external providers, as appropriate.
Partner closely with Human Resources and business leaders to prevent, mitigate, and resolve employment issues, including providing training and guidance on key labor and employment topics.
Support compliance with federal contracting programs and obligations, as well as mandatory demographic and pay reporting.
Effectively monitor, interpret, and advise on changes in labor and employment laws, regulations, and standards; proactively assess risk and recommend strategies and process improvement to support compliance.
Communicate clearly and effectively with internal stakeholders and Legal leadership, exercising sound judgment regarding escalation and reporting of issues, taking into account what is material to the respective audience.
Assist with and conduct internal investigations, including investigations relating to highly sensitive employment-related matters.
Review, draft, and update policies, codes of conduct, and procedures that support compliance with rules and regulations applicable to the business and alignment with Company values.
Advise on employment aspects of corporate transactions and strategic initiatives, including M&A, restructurings, reductions in force, and post-transaction integration.
Manage outside counsel as required, ensuring high-quality legal support and cost-effective outcomes.
Adapt easily to new circumstances.

Benefits

Choice of medical plans with prescription coverage
Employer HSA contribution
Dental & Vision Insurance
Paid Parental Leave
Short & Long-Term Disability
Other voluntary benefits including: Critical Illness, Hospital Indemnity, Identity Theft Protection and Pet Insurance
401K with generous Company match & contribution
Accrued Paid Time Off
12 Paid Holidays + 1 Floating Holiday
Robust employee wellness program
Tuition assistance program