Assistant General Counsel

Essential Functions

• Represent Legal as proficient in area(s) of responsibility.
• Manage labor / employment-related claims, including litigation, arbitrations and responses to employee EEO charges from government agencies.
• Monitor labor & employment legislation for updates and prepare related summaries.
• Counsel employee relations manager on labor management issues and collective bargaining agreement interpretation.
• Work with HR compliance team to facilitate awareness of legislative updates and support compliance execution.
• Periodic HR policy review & recommendations.
• Periodic employee handbook review & updates.
• Prepare and participate in legal update webinars sessions.
• Periodic reviews of HR practices for compliance issues and support for improvements.
• Performing other duties and responsibilities as assigned.

Qualifications

• Juris Doctor from an accredited law school.
• Active license to practice law in one or more appropriate jurisdictions.
• Five or more years of relevant, progressive experience as a practicing lawyer.
• Demonstrated ability to perform each essential function with skill, efficiency and practicality.
• Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills, with ability to facilitate, influence and negotiate with a global audience at all levels.
• Ability to operate and address a variety of legal and business issues independently with minimal supervision.
• Ability to develop and implement innovative and practical legal and business solutions.
• Willingness to learn and assume additional duties and responsibilities.

Additional Comments

The above description is not intended to be an all-inclusive list of duties and responsibilities. It is intended to describe the general nature of the position. Equal Employment Opportunity: Parker is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer. Parker is committed to ensuring equal employment opportunities for all job applicants and employees. Employment decisions are based upon job related reasons regardless of race, ethnicity, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, national origin, disability, gender identity, genetic information, veteran status, or any other status protected by law. However, U.S. Citizenship, Permanent Residency or other appropriate status is required for certain positions, in accord with U.S. import & export regulations. ("Minority / Female / Disability / Veteran / VEVRAA Federal Contractor") If you would like more information about Equal Employment Opportunity as an applicant under the law, please go to Employees & Job Applicants | U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission.