Onsite Senior Counsel – Employment and Labor Law

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About the role

  • Senior Counsel position providing legal advice and managing disputes at Southwire related to employment and labor law. Seeking an experienced attorney with a focus on strategic, cost-effective solutions.

Responsibilities

  • Provide sound legal advice and counsel to Southwire in complex U.S. and international employment and labor law matters affecting day-to-day operations by assisting, advising, investigating, researching and resolving legal and business matters.
  • Manage employment and labor disputes, including lawsuits and complaints filed with federal, state, and local agencies.
  • Assist in the development and implementation of People and Culture processes and policies to address company needs and legal requirements.
  • Support the Total Rewards Team responsible for health & welfare, retirement and compensation benefits.
  • Conduct Merger & Acquisition Employment and Labor Law Due Diligence and Integration.
  • Lead, support and advise on workplace investigations.
  • Draft and negotiate various employment related agreements.
  • Partner with the business to assess legal risks and develop strategic solutions to protect the Company’s interests; Ensure key information is communicated to necessary stakeholders.
  • Effectively oversee outside counsel, including developing strategies which align with and achieve the Company’s strategic business objectives, coordinating with the appropriate Southwire subject matter experts, and defining the Company’s desired outcomes.
  • Manage a high-volume of legal projects.

Requirements

  • Doctorate, Juris Doctorate from U.S. accredited law school
  • State bar membership in good standing in at least one state
  • 10+ yrs related experience, Employment and Labor Law
  • Outstanding communication skills (both oral and written)
  • Excellent interpersonal skills
  • Ability to meet deadlines, possess pragmatic business judgment, work independently and collaboratively and efficiently under time pressure.

Benefits

  • 401k with Matching
  • Family and Individual Insurance Packages (Health, Life, Dental, and Vision)
  • Paid Time Off & Paid Holidays
  • Long & Short-Term Disability
  • Supplemental Insurance Plans
  • Employee Assistance Program
  • Employee Referral Program
  • Tuition Reimbursement Programs
  • Advancement & Professional Growth opportunities
  • Parental Leave & More

Job title

Senior Counsel – Employment and Labor Law

Job type

Experience level

Senior

Salary

Not specified

Degree requirement

Postgraduate Degree

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