Legal Counsel, Labor & Employment, USA

Circle K • Columbus, IN

12d • Onsite

About The Position

The Legal Counsel, Labor & Employment, USA works on the Legal team, reporting to the Director, Labor & Employment, USA. The role supports the organization and its subsidiaries with labor and employment transactional, litigation, and compliance matters across the country. It works closely with Human Resources professionals, other legal team members, and business partners, advising people at all levels of the organization. The position is 100% onsite at one of the listed U.S. offices and requires travel as needed.

Requirements

• U.S. bar admission and license to practice law; must be a member in good standing.
• At least 4 years of experience specifically in labor and employment law.
• Juris Doctor from an accredited law school.
• Advanced breadth and depth of practical and academic knowledge of federal, state, and municipal labor and employment laws and regulations, with proven working knowledge of issues related to the EEOC, FLSA, FMLA, NLRB, ADEA, ADA, Title VII, WARN, discrimination, and equal pay claims.
• Substantial experience advising and counseling business clients such as Human Resources.
• Ability to draft concise documents and policies for non-lawyers.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Self-motivated, able to troubleshoot issues quickly, and able to provide solutions.
• Ability to collaborate effectively, take ownership of projects, and work independently to complete projects effectively and on time.
• Strong organization and attention to detail, accuracy, confidentiality, and time management skills.
• Ability to adapt to changing priorities and thrive in a fast-paced, high-output environment.
• Ability to travel as needed.

Nice To Haves

• Prior experience working in a large law firm.

Responsibilities

• Provide timely, practical legal advice and day-to-day support to HR teams on recruiting, hiring, employee relations, leaves and accommodations, wage and hour, internal investigations, compensation and benefits, and general labor and employment compliance.
• Collaborate with senior Labor & Employment lawyers to develop company-wide employment best practices and support compliance with employment laws and regulations.
• Support senior lawyers on guidance concerning company transactions, strategic and commercial HR initiatives, reductions-in-force, and contingent workforce issues.
• Prepare preliminary drafts of contracts, policies, procedures, and employment-related onboarding and offboarding documents, including offer letters and separation agreements.
• Help develop and deliver regular labor and employment training for HR and management employees.
• Work with senior Labor & Employment lawyers and local counsel to advise HR teams and management on employment issues.
• Support and counsel on investigations, help develop strategies, and respond to claims, demand letters, administrative complaints, audits, and other employment-related inquiries.
• Assist with administrative audits and other compliance efforts.
• Assist with cost-effective management of local counsel in employment litigation, including litigation strategy, budgets and invoices, outside counsel guideline compliance, and work product.
• Support HR in reviewing and updating enterprise employment policies and procedures to keep them current and compliant, including severance agreements, disciplinary and investigation procedures, and associate handbooks.
• Help implement employment-related training and compliance tools.
• Monitor and report compliance and litigation developments and trends, and advise senior Labor & Employment lawyers about compliance and changes to employment laws and regulations.
• Perform other duties and special projects as assigned.

Benefits

• Complete benefits packages, including medical and dental.
• Possibility of enrolling in a defined contribution plan with employer contributions or a stock purchase plan.
• Employee discounts in stores and with multiple partners.
• Paid time off plan including vacation, sick days, and personal days.
• Scholarship program available to the employee and the employee's children.
• Learning opportunities to develop new skills and evolve professionally.

What This Job Offers

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