Counsel, Labor Employment and Benefits

Energizer Holdings•Clayton, MO

4d•Remote

About The Position

Energizer Holdings is seeking an attorney to join its Legal Department as Counsel, Labor, Employment and Benefits. This role will handle enterprise-wide labor, employment, and benefits matters, reporting to the Associate General Counsel, Supply Chain, Operations and Human Resources. The ideal candidate will be a dynamic subject matter expert capable of cultivating cross-functional relationships, resolving issues, and providing practical, risk-based advice that supports business objectives. This position requires a self-motivated and curious individual who enjoys client interaction and learning about Energizer’s operations. The Legal Department's mission is to act as a trusted business partner, offering proactive insights and data-driven advice to drive results while defending the company's brands with clear, risk-based counsel. The department champions a culture of compliance and upholds corporate values of integrity, respect, teamwork, innovation, passion, and initiative, contributing to the company's financial commitments, major projects, and winning culture. The team is dedicated to professional growth and career advancement, offering mutual support and a positive work environment.

Requirements

Juris Doctorate (JD) degree from an accredited institution.
Member in good standing of at least one state bar.
4-6 years of relevant experience at a large law firm or as in-house counsel in a similar capacity.
Experience proactively advising on labor, employment, and benefits issues.
Experience with contested employment law matters (e.g., EEOC proceedings and lawsuits alleging discrimination, harassment, or retaliation).
Experience working with and advising senior business leaders, specifically regarding employment law matters and their impact on strategic goals.
Strong customer service focus.
Excellent oral and written communication skills, with an ability to tailor messages to various audiences.
Strong legal and organizational judgment, with a demonstrated ability to drive solutions.
Ability to work as an impactful business partner by giving well-reasoned and balanced legal advice that is understandable to the business.
Ability to work both independently and as part of a team as projects dictate.
Ability to think strategically and find resolutions to complex legal issues.
Ability to quickly identify critical legal risks and to appreciate both the immediate and longer-term impacts of different approaches.
Ability to appropriately mitigate risk while remaining aligned with business objectives.
Ability to manage multiple, competing priorities simultaneously and meet tight deadlines.
Ability to prioritize time spent on matters by weighing value and risk.
Global mindset and ability to work virtually with colleagues in other regions of the world.
High initiative, self-starter who is curious about other areas of the law and Energizer’s business.

Nice To Haves

Prior in-house experience.
Experience advising on global employment law issues.
Experience managing outside counsel and establishing and monitoring legal budgets.

Responsibilities

Provide day-to-day counseling on all labor and employment legal issues throughout the employment lifecycle, from recruitment to termination, for all functions globally.
Offer counseling and legal support to the Total Rewards team and Benefits Committee on global benefits matters, including health and welfare, retirement, perquisites, and severance.
Advise on issues related to leaves and accommodations.
Develop strategy and negotiate resolution of employment disputes.
Advise on the risks associated with employment law claims such as discrimination, harassment, retaliation, and wage and hour claims.
Develop policies and training programs to comply with employment law requirements and meet business needs.
Assist with adjusting grievances and administering collective bargaining agreements.
Stay updated on global labor, employment, and benefits laws and advise on their business impact.
Minimize legal exposure related to voluntary or involuntary terminations and reorganizations in alignment with Company objectives.
Maintain global employment agreement templates and severance policies.
Assist with HR and Compliance investigations as needed.
Collaborate with other members of the Legal Department on cross-functional initiatives.
Perform other responsibilities as needed.