Sr. Corp Counsel, L&E

This role will be based out of the CarMax Home Office in Richmond, VA and associates will work onsite 4 days per week. Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis; sponsorship will not be considered for this role.

About the role

The Senior Corporate Counsel, Labor & Employment is a key legal advisor at CarMax, Inc. (NYSE: KMX), providing legal counsel and business support in a fast-paced and dynamic environment with a primary focus on labor and employment-related legal matters. This position advises CarMax corporate business departments and management on labor and employment laws related to CarMax’s business and human resources operations, supports human resources representatives and managers in assigned regions and states, and facilitates and manages long-term, large-scale legal projects. The role also advises cross-departmental teams on legal obligations and risks associated with new emerging company initiatives as they apply to company employees and operations.

Responsibilities

• Provide legal counsel and operational risk management for compliance with all state and federal employment-related laws, such as the FLSA, Title VII of the Civil Rights Act, NLRA, ADEA, EPA, ADA, FMLA, USERRA, IRCA, and OSHA.
• Serve as the legal point of contact for all employment matters arising out of multiple assigned CarMax regions.
• Provide specialized legal advice related to CarMax pay plans to CarMax payroll and compensation teams.
• Represent and defend CarMax at employment arbitration hearings.
• Direct and manage outside counsel handling employment litigation in federal and state court.
• Represent and defend CarMax in regulatory investigations and actions before federal and state government agencies, including the United States Department of Labor, the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission, and the National Labor Relations Board.
• Provide daily legal analysis and advice regarding federal and state employment laws to field human resources representatives and field managers.
• Collaborate with the business and other Legal Team members on cross-functional projects while providing support for new and existing innovations, products, and services.
• Facilitate and manage large-scale special projects on an as-needed basis, or otherwise act as primary legal counsel on such projects.

Requirements

• Law degree.
• Member in good standing with the bar of a U.S. jurisdiction.
• Minimum 6 years of legal experience at a law firm and/or in-house legal department.
• Employment arbitration experience and/or equivalent employment trial or administrative hearing experience.
• Ability to build and maintain strong relationships within immediate area of business, and when necessary, identify resources in other areas of the business that can be utilized.
• Ability to determine customer-specific needs and put forth actions to meet those needs.
• Ability to organize and prioritize work effectively, and manage own time to meet goals/objectives.
• Ability to develop and execute a plan with minimal direction.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills to effectively communicate legal developments and advice to associates, all levels of management, outside counsel, opposing counsel, and regulatory authorities.
• Excellent analytical, reasoning, and problem-solving skills required in connection with researching and analyzing the law, assessing impact on business processes, and making recommendations to business units to effectively manage legal and operational risks.
• Strong interpersonal and leadership skills required to collaborate and advise other Legal Team members and internal and external clients.

Qualifications

• Experience with advising on traditional labor matters and proceedings before the NLRB a plus.
• Familiarity and experience with California employment law a plus.

About CarMax

CarMax disrupted the auto industry by delivering the honest, transparent, and high-integrity experience customers want and deserve. This innovative thinking around the way cars are bought and sold has helped us become the nation’s largest retailer of used cars, with over 250 locations nationwide. Our team of more than 25,000 associates work together to deliver iconic customer experiences. Along the way, we help every associate grow their career and achieve their best, at work and in their community. We are recognized for our commitment to training and diversity and are one of the FORTUNE 100 Best Companies to Work For®.

Pay

The annual salary for this position is $155,800.00 - $249,300.00. May be eligible for bonus and equity.

Benefits

Except as otherwise required by state law, CarMax associates are entitled to the following paid sick, vacation, and holiday time:

• Full-time hourly or commission/incentive-eligible associates: Earn up to 48 hours of sick time per year accrued on a per pay period basis and between 80 hours and 200 hours per year of vacation time after a 90-day waiting period, depending on years of continuous service with the company. Receive 8 hours of pay for each of a total of 6 paid scheduled holidays per year plus 1 floating holiday. If such an associate works on a scheduled holiday due to business need, they are eligible for Holiday Premium Pay.
• Full-time salaried associates: Entitled to paid time away with no specified limit as needed for sick, vacation, bereavement, jury duty, holidays, floating holiday, etc., subject to manager approval.

For more details about benefits, visit the CarMax Benefits website. Upon an applicant's request, CarMax will consider reasonable accommodation to complete the CarMax Job Application.