Associate General Counsel, Labor and Employment

About the role

At SSP America, we are searching for an experienced Associate General Counsel, Labor & Employment to serve as a trusted partner to our business, providing practical and timely advice on employment and labor matters across the U.S. and internationally.

Responsibilities

• Serve as a trusted advisor to senior leadership and human resources, shaping how SSP America navigates labor and employment matters
• Influence company-wide policy, building practical solutions that comply with the law, meet business objectives, and reduce labor risk
• Partner with human resources to prepare, direct, and deliver training on relevant employment practices
• Maintain awareness of labor and employment law developments, decisions, legislation, and regulatory filings that may affect the company, and recommend changes when needed
• Provide legal representation, oversight, and guidance for agency administrative charges, audits, investigations, labor relations matters, grievances, litigation, and other adversarial matters
• Draft employment policies and agreements, and respond to subpoenas
• Build strong cross-organizational relationships, including with human resources professionals and senior leadership
• Serve as liaison to outside counsel and manage that relationship in a cost-effective manner
• Recommend and deliver actionable KPIs and business metrics that drive meaningful business results
• Foster a team environment that supports empowerment, continuous improvement, and innovation

Requirements

A J.D. from an ABA accredited law school with strong academic credentials
Virginia Bar membership in good standing, or membership in another U.S. jurisdiction with eligibility for waiver into Virginia
Minimum 5 years of substantial labor and employment experience counseling clients on HR-related issues
Strong knowledge of federal employment laws, including FLSA, FMLA, and ADA, plus experience in a heavily unionized environment
Experience drafting employment policies and building and delivering employment law training
Ability to explain complex legal issues to non-lawyers in a clear and concise manner
Ability to travel up to 20% within the U.S. and Canada, with overnight stays, and eligibility to work in the U.S. without sponsorship
Ability to pass a criminal background check and required airport security clearances (e.g., TSA, FAA, Transport Canada)

Qualifications

Preferred: in-house counsel experience, ERISA and employee benefits knowledge, support for clients outside the U.S., and experience in the food, beverage, or hospitality industry

Skills

Experience in the food, beverage, or hospitality industry

Benefits

Competitive Compensation: Health, Dental, Vision and Life Plans, Paid Time Off, 401K with company match, Employee Assistance Program

Pay

$156,400 - $225,000 / year + bonus eligible

Schedule

Remote Opportunity