Legal Director

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Legal Director
The candidate will be ensuring legal compliance with employment and labor laws with corporate, global and field based clients. Providing effective counsel to the business in all areas of employment law, including EEO, anti-harassment and retaliation, wage and hour, leave rights, wrongful termination, performance management, disciplinary issues, non-competition and non-solicitation issues, various state, federal and global laws, and any other employment related matters. Partnering with Labor counsel on labor relations issues, grievances, and arbitration matters when there is employment law cross-over. Assisting the Company with its Code of Conduct and compliance initiatives. Formulating and drafting Human Resources policies and training on employment law topics, including providing capability building and training sessions presented both in person and online. Effectively and efficiently managing employment litigation, including setting litigation strategy, oversight of outside counsel, and mediation and resolution of claims. Overseeing Company’s responses to administrative charges and representing the Company before governmental agencies. Advising the Company regarding legal analysis and document creation related to restructuring activity. Other duties as assigned, e.g., conduct investigations, creating and/or facilitating employment law related-trainings, special projects. Juris Doctorate degree is required. Should have 5+ years of law firm, in-house or other relevant legal practice. HR counseling experience with business partners in small to mid-size companies is a plus. First chair experience negotiating settlement of claims with opposing counsel is preferred. Member of a state Bar in good standing is required.

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