Senior Legal Counsel, Labor & Employment Law

Samsung•Plano, TX

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Samsung Electronics America, Inc. (SEA), a wholly-owned subsidiary of Samsung Electronics Corporation, is a leader in mobile technologies, consumer electronics, home appliances, and enterprise solutions. As a tech leader, SEA is driven by a passion for innovation and a commitment to pushing boundaries. The company provides groundbreaking connected experiences across its large portfolio of products and services, including mobile devices, home appliances, home entertainment, 5G networks, and digital displays. SEA is also an EPA’s ENERGY STAR® Corporate Commitment Partner, dedicated to making a positive environmental impact through its eco-conscious products, practices, and operations. The core values of the company are People, Excellence, Change, Integrity, and Co-prosperity.

Requirements

Juris Doctorate degree from accredited US Law School with 7-10+ years of experience.
Member in good standing of one US state bar, and ability to become member in good standing of the Texas bar or qualify as in-house counsel in Texas.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Experience appearing before state and federal agencies on employment matters.
Experience counseling employers on an array of employment and labor related matters.
Demonstrated effectiveness with multiple stakeholders and diverse constituencies.
Team player with the ability to proactively collaborate with cross-functional teams.
Executive presence combined with strong interpersonal and organizational skills and a demonstrated ability to proactively provide sound legal support and exercise good judgment in a dynamic and fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

Investigate, respond to and mediate agency matters (EEOC, state divisions of civil rights, Department of Labor).
Investigate, respond to and negotiate pre-litigation claims.
Handle employee litigation and arbitrations.
Review and revise offer letters, agreements and incentive plans.
Provide counseling to Human Resources and subsidiaries/affiliates on employee performance training, improvement, discipline and terminations.
Provide counseling regarding wage and hour exemptions and compliance with FLSA and comparable state and local laws.
Provide counseling regarding employee accommodations and obligations under disability laws.
Provide counseling regarding FMLA compliance, leaves of absence and paid sick leave.
Provide counseling on benefits and pay equity laws and reviews.
Provide counseling on post-termination contractual obligations (non-competition, non-solicitation and confidentiality obligations).