Description:
Wilson is seeking to add a motivated and knowledgeable Corporate Counsel to our global legal team. This person will report directly to the EVP, General Counsel to support the continuing growth of this fast-paced company.You Will
- Provide accurate, relevant and timely advice to internal stakeholders and other members of staff on a variety of legal topics that relate to multiple business lines and services.
- Support business leadership, as well as other members of the Legal group, with regulatory and legal advice and assist in various markets in NAM, APAC, and the EU
- Develop, implement, maintain, and monitor the compliance activities of the organization.
- Monitor local regulation changes in jurisdictions where the company conducts business; notify those internal stakeholders of relevant changes; update policies and procedures to comply with all local regulations
- Conduct compliance audits and examinations, the dissemination and analysis of new or revised laws and regulations, research on compliance issues, create and run compliance training.
- Research and analyze the law on complex issues in multiple jurisdictions to support business/legal decisions
- Advise business personnel in a way that ensures compliance with rules and regulations
- Research and advise on market entry strategy; document local recruitment licensing requirements and work with the business and local outside counsel to start new entities and obtain any required local licenses.
- Manage and mitigate legal risks by designing and implementing company policies and procedures.
- Prepare responses to inquiries from regulatory agencies and other applicable parties
- Stay current on legal and regulatory issues affecting the company and the industry
- Review the company's insurance program, manage the relationship with the insurance broker, provide ongoing information for audits or renewals, and with the support of the paralegal, complete insurance applications annually
- Collaborate on various legal, business, and administrative functions as needed by the General Counsel; and
- Assist with managing outside legal counsel, as needed, for litigation and corporate transactional issues.
About You:
- Solutions-builder approach, consistently exercising good judgment related to the allocation of risk while offering suggested alternatives
- Self-starter, highly organized, and able to deliver clear, business-minded legal advice in a fast-paced atmosphere
- Collaborator working with an internal team while delivering with minimal supervision and administrative support
- Eager to learn new areas of the law and strongly committed to learning the company's businesses
- Strong emotional intelligence and interpersonal skills
Requirements:
- Prior in-house counsel experience or law firm experience dealing with corporate, business, employment or transactional law
- Must have a J. D. and be fully licensed, in good standing
- Experience with a global company is a plus but not required
- Experience in staffing, recruiting, RPO, PEO or BPO industry a plus but not required
- Excellent communication with the ability to work in a team environment.
- Strong proficiency in Microsoft 365.
- Demonstrated a high level of integrity, thoroughness, flexibility, initiative and teamwork.
- Embody the Wilson DNA: Collaboration, Communication, Ownership, Passion, and Integrity
The Salary for this position is anticipated to range between 135k to 160k annually. This range is a good-faith estimate, based on the qualifications necessary for the position, including experience, skills, training, and other considerations permitted by law. Factors that may be used when making an offer may include, but are not limited to, a candidate's skills, experience and geographic location, the expected quality and quantity of work, and any client specific specifications. Most candidates will start at the bottom half of the pay range. The upper end of the range will generally be reserved for candidates with extensive experience and skills and who live in geographic markets commanding a higher starting pay. An employee's pay history will not be a contributing factor where prohibited by local law. In addition to salary, Wilson offers bonus/commission programs, a competitive benefits package, including health insurance coverage, retirement plan, an employee wellness program, life and disability, and unlimited PTO.