Employment Counsel

Description

The Employment Counsel is responsible for providing legal counsel and risk assessment regarding employment matters to Sysco Corporation and its sites. Serves as the primary legal support for a variety of business professionals, primarily Human Resources partners. Directs pre-litigation employment matters and responses to complaints received by opposing counsel and government agencies. Partners with leadership of key site functions, including Human Resources, Sales, Operations, Finance, Safety and Compliance, to manage compliance and support key initiatives for the overall organization.

• 30% Provide daily advice and counsel to leave of absence team regarding legal compliance
• 20% Prepare materials and conduct training for internal business clients on compliance initiatives
• 20% Direct, manage, and develop strategy for responses to complaints filed with government agencies and other pre-litigation matters
• 10% Oversee responses to violations of protective covenant agreements
• 20% Monitor changes in employment legislation and recommend policy updates.

Education Required

Juris Doctor

Experience Required

3 years law firm.

Experience Preferred

In-house (preferred)

Licenses/Certifications Required

Member of a US State bar in good standing

Skills and Abilities

Excellent verbal/written communication and interpersonal skills with an ability to provide sound, clear legal advice; creative problem solving; aptitude to work collaboratively; ability to effectively and efficiently manage multiple time-sensitive projects simultaneously; strong leadership skills and client service orientation

Physical Demands

Reasonable accommodations will be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this job.

Work Environment

Ability to conduct confidential conference calls/meetings.

Decisions to be Made Independently Without Direction or Supervision

• Review and enforcement of protective covenants;
• Prepare and conduct strategy regarding responses to position statements / other governmental agency matters
• Provide guidance to HR and business leaders relating to requests for ADA accommodations
• Train HR and monitor compliance
• Monitor changes in employment legislation and implement policy updates

Decisions Made with Review/Approval of Other Individuals/Legacy

• Settling cases – needs to go through Delegation of Authority process

AFFIRMATIVE ACTION STATEMENT

Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer, and consider qualified applicants without regard to race, color, creed, religion, ancestry, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, veteran status or any other protected factor under federal, state or local law. This opportunity is available through Sysco Corporation, its subsidiaries and affiliates.