Senior Corporate Counsel - Labor & Employment California

ALDI•Aurora, IL

7d•Remote

About The Position

ALDI is seeking a Senior Corporate Counsel specializing in labor and employment law to support its Legal team. This role provides strategic legal advice to assigned business units on a broad range of matters, with particular emphasis on California state and local requirements, while also addressing issues across multiple jurisdictions and nationwide. The counsel identifies and mitigates legal risks, supports business strategy and operations, and advises on complex legal matters with limited oversight. The position partners with executive leadership, business units, team members, outside counsel, and external consultants. It conducts legal research and analysis, monitors legal developments, prepares legal work product, handles pre-litigation matters, manages complex negotiations and outside counsel, and contributes to policies, procedures, agreements, training, and risk-management strategies. The role also supports and reviews the work of Corporate Counsels and mentors and develops team members. This is a full-time remote opportunity with a starting salary of $233,000 and stated salary increases to $245,750 in year two and $258,750 in year three. Domestic travel of up to 10% is required. Work may be performed in a remote office and may involve use of a computer and office equipment.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree required.
J.D. from an ABA-accredited law school required.
At least 7 years of progressive legal-environment experience required.
Experience in a law firm, corporate legal department, or as in-house legal counsel required; a combination of law firm and corporate or in-house experience is preferred.
Licensed to practice in California, or able to become licensed in California immediately.
Experience in employment law, labor law, regulatory law, litigation, and California legal matters.
Knowledge of United States employment law, labor law, regulatory law, and California employment, labor, and regulatory requirements, including the ability to assist in defending the company in litigation.
Proficiency in legal analysis, drafting, research, and presentation.
Strong verbal and written communication and customer service skills, including professional, timely responses to inquiries.
Skills in time management, interpersonal relations, relationship building, collaboration, presentation, and problem solving.
Ability to work independently and collaboratively, prioritize multiple tasks, and meet strict deadlines.
Ability to analyze and present complex data, anticipate legal risks, and apply sound judgment and analytical skills.
Ability to interpret and apply company policies and procedures.
Knowledge of retail industry standards and practices.
Negotiation skills and ability to develop creative solutions.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite.
Ability to assess data for accuracy and completeness.
Ability to prepare written materials suited to their purpose and audience, follow instructions, and maintain attention to detail.
Ability to develop positive relationships and understand the company's history, strategy, organizational authority, interdependence of duties, products, systems, and services.
Work may require sitting, reaching, grasping, standing, moving between areas, repeated keyboard and mouse use, and occasionally pushing, pulling, bending, lifting, or moving up to 25 pounds.
Domestic travel required, up to 10%.

Nice To Haves

Experience combining law firm work with corporate or in-house legal experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

Identify legal issues and recommend responsive action, emphasizing risk mitigation in California.
Provide strategic counsel to assigned business units on California legal matters and expert legal advice to business functions across multiple jurisdictions.
Engage with executive leadership, business units, and external parties involved in legal matters.
Partner with and manage outside counsel and relevant external consultants, including on complex legal matters.
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to integrate California legal considerations into business operations and initiatives.
Evaluate legal issues in multiple jurisdictions, particularly California, and report findings and recommendations to the direct leader.
Recommend actions to improve team efficiency and effectiveness and inform management of recurring issues or training needs.
Advise on special projects and provide legal guidance that supports company strategy and operational goals.
Research and monitor legal trends, laws, legislation, regulations, and court decisions; communicate relevant developments to business units.
Incorporate applicable legal developments into policies, procedures, and initiatives.
Draft legal memorandums, case assessments, reports, attorney correspondence, and other work product identifying exposures and risks.
Perform pre-litigation work to minimize risk and potential legal liability.
Partner in developing or reviewing operating policies, practices, procedures, agreements, and training for compliance, consistency, and risk mitigation.
Manage complex legal negotiations with key stakeholders and cross-functional business teams.
Develop strategies for reducing costs and transferring risk.
Analyze current projects and review reported results.
Lead strategic planning in the area of subject-matter expertise to support business growth.
Communicate complex information and legal concepts to audiences ranging from front-line staff to executive management.
Support Corporate Counsels by providing timely and accurate legal advice and counseling.
Review Corporate Counsels' work and recommend substantive improvements.
Guide and mentor team members, and assist with their training and development.
Collaborate with team members and communicate relevant information to leadership.
Provide input to the direct leader concerning personnel hiring.
Comply with ALDI privacy and security requirements and policies when responsibilities involve confidential or sensitive information.
Perform other duties as assigned.