Description:

Take your career further with McLane!
McLane teammates, the driving force behind our success, are diverse professionals who work together seamlessly to keep our operations running smoothly. As a teammate, you will pair your dedication, expertise, and collaborative spirit with your fellow teammates to serve America's most beloved brands. McLane leaders think long-term, act with purpose, and inspire high performance. They lead with accountability, communicate clearly, and drive results through collaboration, innovation, and continuous growth. They empower each teammate to learn from industry leaders, develop their skills, and build lasting connections nationwide.

Mid-level attorney with experience in employment law, including litigation, administrative charges, and compliance. Assist in ensuring McLane's operations are following legal requirements.

This position is based in Temple, TX, which will require the candidate to report and work from the office on a regular basis. Therefore, interested candidates should be within a 50-minute commute to Temple, TX.

Benefits you can count on:

Day 1 Benefits: medical, dental, and vision insurance, FSA/HSA, and company-paid life insurance
Paid time off begins day one.
401(k) Profit Sharing Plan after 90 days.
Additional benefits: pet insurance, maternity/paternity leave, employee assistance programs, discount programs, tuition reimbursement program, and more!

What you'll do as Corporate Counsel:

Provide high quality, timely and cost-effective legal services that help the company maximize opportunities and mitigate risk.
Assist in ensuring McLane's operations are in compliance with applicable federal, state, and local legal requirements and assist with drafting policies governing the same.
Effectively manage outside counsel in defending employment litigation matters and administrative actions.
Advise management on litigation strategy.
Advise management and Human Resources (HR) on a full range of employment law issues.
Perform legal research, evaluate, and assess legal risks involving the organization.
Develop strategic goals and work with management and HR to implement those goals.
Draft and review settlement and separation agreements and other employment related documents.
Monitor developments in national, state, and local laws, and educate HR and management.
Oversee investigations of teammate relations matters and provide advice and counsel on handling teammate relations situations.
Provide advice on matters involving HR policies and procedures, including but not limited to wage & hour, compensation, teammate benefits,
Employee Retirement Income Security Act (ERISA), immigration, and employment law.
Create training materials and provide training opportunities on employment law issues to management and HR professionals.
Prepare and manage litigation holds related to employment matters.
Attend depositions and mediations regarding employment matters.
Advise and prepare documentation related to Reductions in Force.
Provide counsel and work as a team with other attorneys in the department and company managers.
Assist in all aspects of the business for which the Legal Department has responsibility.
Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications you'll bring as Corporate Counsel:

Juris Doctorate (J.D.) degree and be licensed to practice in at least one state.
Three or more years' litigation experience in a business environment as in-house counsel or comparable law firm experience including working directly with businesspeople.
Demonstrated experience in labor and employment matters, including administrative charges and litigation.
Familiarity with California, Illinois and New York employment law preferred.
Ability to work independently to assess and resolve legal issues.
Ability to handle multiple projects.
Ability to work successfully in a team environment.
High integrity and confidence, good interpersonal skills, effective presentation skills, and the ability to be persuasive.
Ability and willingness to travel as needed.
Excellent analytical research and writing skills.
Basic proficiency in Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and document comparison software.
This position requires the ability to read, write, and understand English at a level sufficient to perform job-related tasks effectively and safely. This includes understanding work instructions, safety protocols, and communications essential to the role. The requirement is directly related to the nature of the job and ensures compliance with workplace safety and operational standards.

Working Conditions:

Office Environment.
Up to 25% Travel

Fit the following? We want you here!

Teamwork oriented
Organized
Problem solver
Detailed

Our roadmap. Our story.
We've been forging our path as a leader in the distribution industry since 1894. Building an expansive nationwide network of team members for 130+ years has allowed us to stay agile for our clients across the restaurant, retail, and e-commerce industries. We look to the future and are ready to continue making industry-defining moves by embracing the newest technology into our practices, continuing team member training, and emphasizing our people-centered culture.

Candidates may be subject to a background check and drug screen, in accordance with applicable laws.

All applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.

For our complete EEO and Pay Transparency statement, please visit https://www.mclaneco.com/legal/employment/

Primary Location United States-Texas-Temple
Work Locations North Campus 4747 McLane Parkway PO Box 6115 Temple 76504
Business Unit MC999
Job Legal
Schedule Full-time
Shift 1st - Day
Employee Status Regula