Vice President Associate General Counsel (Litigation and Employment)

GEODIS Career•Brentwood, TN

29d

About The Position

Vice President Associate General Counsel (Litigation and Employment) Who We Are: GEODIS specializes in unlocking business value in a complex world, ensuring seamless movement of goods worldwide. As a global third-party logistics provider (3PL), we power A Better Way to Deliver for the world's top brands and manufacturers. Fuel your career with GEODIS and discover endless growth opportunities. Your role on the team: (job description) Provide counsel on employment laws Company-wide (including subsidiaries), including, ADA, ADEA, Title VII, FMLA, FLSA, OFCCP, WARN Act, NLRA, and ERISA, and issues such as benefits, immigration, labor unions, severance, releases, non-competition agreements, background checks, drug testing, etc. Assess and respond to EEOC, state, and local agency employment-related charges. Draft pleadings, responses, correspondence, and settlement agreements in employment and commercial litigation Assess and quantify risk for employment and commercial litigation. Direct outside counsel and manage employment litigation, commercial litigation, and labor arbitrations. Develop and implement legal strategies and processes for employment and commercial litigation, and other legal matters. Resolve or prosecute litigation efficiently and effectively, in alignment with executive leaders and company strategy. Advises executives within the Company and works alongside employees in all business units. Examine current Company employment and labor practices and keep abreast of changes in law and trends. Develop and deliver labor, employment, risk mitigation, and privacy training and updates. Identify and implement policy and process improvements. KPI tracking and reporting relating to litigation spend and outcomes. Review and approve outside counsel invoices for efficiency and compliance with company guidelines. Advise and handle traditional labor matters, including labor arbitrations, NLRB litigation, and legal advice relating to labor campaigns. Provide direction and support to Law Department staff assisting on employment, labor, ethics, or privacy projects. Advises on regulatory and compliance matters. Manages various projects and deadlines. Performs pre-litigation work to minimize risks and maximize legal rights. Identifies and implements policy and process improvements. Conducts investigations. Effectively communicates legal risks with executive staff.

Requirements

5+ years of legal experience with expertise in litigation (particularly employment and labor relations)
Significant experience with third party logistics transactions preferred
PC literate with a command of Microsoft Office products including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook
License to practice law in Tennessee or ability to receive reciprocity
Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple projects at once
Experience in benefits, immigration, federal contract compliance, and/or workers’ compensation preferred
Knowledge or experience in global employment laws or practices (particularly Canada, Mexico and/or Brazil) preferred

Nice To Haves

Significant experience with third party logistics industry.
Experience in benefits, immigration, federal contract compliance, and/or workers’ compensation.
Knowledge or experience in global employment laws or practices (particularly Canada, Mexico and/or Brazil)

Responsibilities

Provide counsel on employment laws Company-wide (including subsidiaries), including, ADA, ADEA, Title VII, FMLA, FLSA, OFCCP, WARN Act, NLRA, and ERISA, and issues such as benefits, immigration, labor unions, severance, releases, non-competition agreements, background checks, drug testing, etc.
Assess and respond to EEOC, state, and local agency employment-related charges.
Draft pleadings, responses, correspondence, and settlement agreements in employment and commercial litigation
Assess and quantify risk for employment and commercial litigation.
Direct outside counsel and manage employment litigation, commercial litigation, and labor arbitrations.
Develop and implement legal strategies and processes for employment and commercial litigation, and other legal matters.
Resolve or prosecute litigation efficiently and effectively, in alignment with executive leaders and company strategy.
Advises executives within the Company and works alongside employees in all business units.
Examine current Company employment and labor practices and keep abreast of changes in law and trends.
Develop and deliver labor, employment, risk mitigation, and privacy training and updates.
Identify and implement policy and process improvements.
KPI tracking and reporting relating to litigation spend and outcomes.
Review and approve outside counsel invoices for efficiency and compliance with company guidelines.
Advise and handle traditional labor matters, including labor arbitrations, NLRB litigation, and legal advice relating to labor campaigns.
Provide direction and support to Law Department staff assisting on employment, labor, ethics, or privacy projects.
Advises on regulatory and compliance matters.
Manages various projects and deadlines.
Performs pre-litigation work to minimize risks and maximize legal rights.
Identifies and implements policy and process improvements.
Conducts investigations.
Effectively communicates legal risks with executive staff.

Benefits

Access wages early with the Rain financial wellness app.
Free telemedical access to doctors and therapists through FirstStop Health available first day of employment!
Health, dental, and vision insurance after 30 days of employment
401k match
Paid maternity and paternity leave
Access to career development, employee resource groups, and mentorship programs
Employee discounts
Access to employee perks like fitness class discounts and free access to a relaxation and meditation app
Free financial wellness programs
Daycare discount program
Opportunities to volunteer and give back to your community.
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