Counsel, Labor Employment and Benefits

What You'll Love About This JobFully remote opportunityGlobal scope and impact — Advise across a broad range of labor, employment, and benefits matters while partnering with teams around the world.High-visibility business partner role — Work closely with senior leaders and HR to shape practical solutions to complex employment issues. This Is Energizer Holdings, Inc.Energizer Holdings responsibly creates products that make lives easier and more enjoyable. We do this by leaning into our culture as an organization: we win together, serve each other, and act boldly, while always doing the right thing.Our colleagues come from all backgrounds, nationalities, and walks of life, but our shared mission and purpose make us one team. As a global organization, we provide opportunities to learn, grow, and develop throughout your career. We support flexible working arrangements wherever possible. Position SummaryThe mission of Energizer’s Legal Department is to serve as a trusted business partner to our clients by leveraging our deep understanding of the business to proactively provide insights and data that help drive results, while delivering clear, risk-based counsel to protect our brands.We champion a culture of compliance and live our corporate values of integrity, respect, teamwork, innovation, passion, and initiative. Our department works hard to help the Company deliver on its financial commitments, execute major corporate projects, and build a winning culture.As a team, we are passionate about investing in our people to drive professional growth and advance careers, while supporting one another and having fun along the way.Energizer is a global company with an extensive portfolio of some of the world’s most recognizable brands and icons, including Energizer® and the Energizer Bunny®, Rayovac®, Eveready®, VARTA®, Armor All®, STP®, A/C Pro®, Eagle One®, Lexol®, Nu Finish®, California Scents®, Refresh Your Car®, Driven®, and Bahama & Co.®.Energizer is seeking an attorney to join the Legal Department as Counsel, Labor, Employment and Benefits, reporting to the Associate General Counsel, Supply Chain, Operations and Human Resources. This role will handle enterprise-wide labor, employment, and benefits matters. We are looking for a dynamic subject matter expert who can cultivate key cross-functional relationships, address issues as they arise, and provide practical, risk-based advice that supports business objectives.The ideal candidate is self-motivated, curious, and energized by working closely with clients and learning about Energizer’s operations. ResponsibilitiesUniversal AccountabilitiesDemonstrate excellent oral and written communication skills, with the ability to tailor messages to a variety of audiences.Exercise strong legal and organizational judgment, with a demonstrated ability to drive practical solutions.Serve as an impactful business partner by providing well-reasoned, balanced legal advice that is clear and understandable to the business.Work effectively both independently and collaboratively, depending on project needs.Think strategically and develop solutions to complex legal issues.Quickly identify critical legal risks and assess both the immediate and long-term implications of different approaches.Appropriately mitigate risk while remaining aligned with business objectives.Manage multiple, competing priorities while meeting tight deadlines.Prioritize time and resources by weighing the value and risk associated with different matters.Demonstrate a global mindset and the ability to work virtually with colleagues across regions.Show initiative and operate as a self-starter with curiosity about other areas of law and Energizer’s business. Specific AccountabilitiesProvide day-to-day counsel on labor and employment legal issues throughout the employment lifecycle, from recruitment and performance management through termination, across all functions globally.Provide legal counsel and support to the Total Rewards team and Benefits Committee on global benefits matters, including health and welfare, retirement, perquisites, and severance.Advise on leave and accommodation matters.Develop strategies for and negotiate the resolution of employment disputes.Advise on risks associated with employment law claims, including discrimination, harassment, retaliation, and wage-and-hour claims.Develop policies and training programs that meet employment law requirements and business needs.Assist with grievance adjustment and the administration of collective bargaining agreements.Stay current on global labor, employment, and benefits laws and advise the business on their impact.Minimize legal exposure associated with voluntary and involuntary terminations and reorganizations while remaining consistent with Company objectives.Maintain global employment agreement templates and severance policies.Assist with HR and Compliance investigations, as needed.Work closely with other members of the Legal Department on cross-functional initiatives.Perform other responsibilities as needed. What We Are Looking ForRequired Skills and ExperienceJuris Doctor (JD) degree from an accredited institution.Active membership in good standing with at least one state bar.4–6 years of relevant experience at a large law firm or as in-house counsel in a similar capacity.Experience proactively advising on labor, employment, and benefits matters.Experience handling contested employment law matters, such as EEOC proceedings and lawsuits alleging discrimination, harassment, or retaliation.Experience working with and advising senior business leaders on employment law matters and their impact on strategic objectives.Strong customer service orientation. Preferred Skills and ExperiencePrior in-house legal experience.Experience advising on global employment law matters.Experience managing outside counsel and establishing and monitoring legal budgets. Come Join Us!