Director, Senior Legal Counsel - Labor & Employment

This role is not eligible for immigration sponsorship.

About the role

Samsung Electronics America, Inc. (SEA), the U.S. Sales and Marketing subsidiary, is a leader in mobile technologies, consumer electronics, home appliances, enterprise solutions, and networks systems. For more than four decades, Samsung has driven innovation, economic growth, and workforce opportunity across the United States—investing over $100 billion and employing more than 20,000 people nationwide. By integrating our large portfolio of products, services, and AI technology, we’re creating smarter, sustainable, and more connected experiences that empower people to live better.

The Director of Employment Law will lead the Employment Law Function at Samsung Electronics America (SEA) and North America Headquarters (NAHQ) divisions, focusing on employment and labor law compliance, including equal opportunity laws, leave and accommodation laws, wage and hour laws, pay equity, labor law, benefits law, and internal policy development and training. This role will be based in Plano, TX, and may require travel to other Samsung offices in North America.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and direct employment law compliance and risk management through policy adherence and employment laws.
• Serve as the key advisor to the People Team on employment law compliance and risk/reputation management.
• Manage employment law function, investigations, and agency matters (e.g., EEOC, State divisions of civil rights, Department of Labor).
• Investigate, respond to, and negotiate pre-litigation claims.
• Develop and deliver training programs for HR clients within SEA, affiliates, and business units.
• Lead the development, improvement, and implementation of policies and processes, including termination reviews, reasonable accommodations, and leave management.
• Review and update the employee handbook and policies for SEA and subsidiaries/affiliates.
• Lead the Employment Practices team, setting priorities, processes, policy documents, and trainings.
• Handle threatened litigation and negotiation with opposing counsel and agency administrative charges of discrimination.
• Manage claims process and policy management for Employment Practices Liability Insurance (EPLI) coverage.
• Review and revise executive offer letters, agreements, and incentive plans.
• Oversee investigations of employee complaints and review/revise commercial contracts to address employment law matters.
• Advise on NA Risk Management Audits, reviewing and guiding on audit results.
• Provide counseling to Human Resources and subsidiaries/affiliates on employee performance improvement, discipline, and terminations.
• Provide counseling on wage and hour exemptions, pay equity laws, FLSA compliance, and comparable state/local laws.
• Provide counseling on employee accommodations, disability laws, FMLA compliance, leaves of absence, and paid sick leave.
• Prepare and conduct training on employment law trends, issues, and best practices for mitigating legal risk.

Qualifications

• Juris Doctorate degree from an accredited US Law School with 10-15 years of experience.
• Member in good standing of one US state bar, with the ability to become a member of the TX bar or qualify as in-house counsel in TX.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Experience appearing before state and federal agencies on employment matters.
• Experience counseling employers on employment and labor-related matters.
• Experience conducting wage and hour audits.
• Demonstrated effectiveness with multiple stakeholders and diverse constituencies.
• Experience leading a team of legal and employment practice personnel.
• Executive presence combined with strong interpersonal and organizational skills.
• Intellectual curiosity, business awareness, and a desire to develop a deep understanding of the business environment.

Preferred Skills

• Experience conducting training programs.
• Experience with OFCCP.
• Experience conducting pay equity audits and reviews.

Benefits

Regular full-time employees (salaried or hourly) have access to benefits including:

• Medical, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance.
• 401(k) retirement plan.
• Employee Purchase Program.
• Tuition Assistance (after 12 months).
• Paid Time Off.
• Student Loan Program (after 12 months).
• Wellness Incentives.
• MBO bonus compensation, based on company, division, and individual performance.