Sr Corporate Counsel Labor And Employment

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Senior Corporate Counsel Labor and Employment

The candidate will advise human resources and business leaders on labor and employment related matters, which may include, but are not limited to discrimination and harassment; disability accommodation and leaves of absence; disciplinary and termination processes; company restructuring activities; wage & hour matters; and local, state, provincial, and federal leave programs. Provide legal advice regarding and direct workplace investigations. Draft, review, and advise on developing human resources policies and processes. Develop and conduct legal training for human resources and business leaders. Manage employment-related litigation. Manage investigations and responses to demand letters and administrative complaints (e.g., EEOC, DOL, various state and provincial agencies). Supervise, manage, and evaluate outside counsel on employment related matters including litigation. Independently handle legal matters and projects. Provide legal support and advice on labor issues, including campaigns, trainings, grievances/arbitrations, and negotiations. Draft and review employment-related agreements. Provide legal support and advice to safety, compensation, payroll, and benefits teams, including on issues such as OSHA and related local and provincial laws, vacation, health/welfare and retirement benefits, deductions, and compensation reviews. Assist on company projects as needed. Juris Doctorate degree from accredited law school. Minimum of 7 – 10 years of experience practicing employment law, both counseling clients and supporting litigation. Active member in good standing with the Washington bar. Exceptional drafting, interpersonal, and organizational skills. Proven record of assuming and directing significant legal responsibilities in a fast–paced, highly collaborative team environment. Good team player, with a focus on client service. Self-starter with a sense of urgency, integrity, and fairness. Legal knowledge of and experience with labor law, immigration law Canadian labor and employment laws, and OSHA and related local/provincial laws a plus. Ability to establish and maintain relationships, credibility, and trust with clients, stakeholders, law department team members, and other colleagues. Ability to travel at times.

Additional Information

Job ID: 01018543.

Company info

Weyerhaeuser Company.
1301 5th Ave Ste 3100
Seattle
Washington
United States 98101-2649
Website : http://www.weyerhaeuser.com