Senior Counsel, Employment

The Senior Employment Counsel is responsible for providing timely, accurate and effective legal guidance and advice, both proactively and reactively, in all aspects of employment and labor law, specifically identifying legal requirements, emerging trends and reoccurring issues, developing strategies to minimize legal liability, and advising business leaders and human resources professionals. Establishes functional policies and makes tactical decisions, within an overall strategic direction, with top management guidance; Solves complex technical or strategic problems; Applies technology or business approaches in new ways; Develops and recommends new alternatives; Frequent interaction to negotiate critical agreements and establish overall tone and content for mass communications, requiring a well-developed sense of strategy and timing, plus sensitivity to diverse audiences.Primary Job Functions:Provide legal advice and counsel on federal and multi-state employment legal issues to business leaders and human resources executives and staff in all U.S. company locations. Recommend and implement best practices and proactive strategies consistent with legal requirements and emerging trends to minimize liability and promote positive employee relations. Proactively identify potential or recurring employment issues and provide advise on complex legal and regulatory issues having impact or potential impact across organizational entities. Develop, review and revise as required, company employment and labor policies and procedures. Conduct legal research and analysis as necessary. Draft, review and/or negotiate contracts as necessary. Direct and advise on internal investigations and audits. Devise, conduct and/or oversee employee training as needed on relevant issues. May provide advice and counsel on benefit plans, executive compensation, mergers & acquisitions and corporate governance. Pursue ongoing professional development in current areas of responsibility and in relevant, emerging areas of the law. Prepare reports for senior management and provide recommendations, as appropriate. Provide legal advice and counsel regarding hiring, performance improvement plans, transfers, promotions, corrective actions, terminations, pay adjustments, etc. Recommend, plan and/or implement employee training and skill development activities. Demonstrate the Company’s Core and Growth Values in the performance of all job functions. Secondary Job Functions:Actively participate in departmental meetings, training and education. Assist with training other employees and providing backup. Complete other assignments and special projects as requested. Actively participate in company teams as appropriate. Administrative tasks such as making travel arrangements, setting meetings, drafting correspondence and preparing meetings. Maintain reliable attendance.Education: Juris Doctorate from an accredited ABA (American Bar Association) law school, Required Job Qualifications10 years of employment law and litigation experience, preferably in a multistate environment and in a related industry, Required License to practice law and in good standing under the Bar of any state that enables admission to practice as in-house counsel in Florida, Required Prior in-house counsel experience, PreferredProven experience interacting with all levels of corporate management Creativity and resourcefulness, with a bias toward well-informed action Ability to adapt to changing priorities Proven capability of actively participating in and influencing cross-functional teams Provide effective leadership, promote teamwork and demonstrate the ability to lead people to get results Excellent interpersonal skills Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills Excellent verbal and written communication skills Demonstrated success working on a multidisciplinary team in a fast-paced, dynamic environment Strong attention to detail Effective time management and organizational skills Work independently as well as in a team environment Maintain confidentiality Handle multiple projects simultaneously within established time constraints Proficient computer skills, including experience with Microsoft Office Suite, internet Perform under strong demands in a fast-paced environment Work professionally with customers and co-workers to efficiently serve our customers, treating both with enthusiasm and respect Display empathy, understanding and patience with employees and external customers Respond professionally in situations with difficult employee/vendor/customer issues or inquiries Schedule ExpectationsOccasional Domestic Travel Flexible and willing to work extended hours when necessary. Job CompetenciesThinks and acts systematically Dealing with ambiguity Master problem solver Implementing change Decision quality Developing direct reports and others Self- Development