Description:
A Brief Overview:The Counsel will report to the Chief Counsel – Litigation and Employment. This position will work in a growing, dynamic, friendly legal department of a fast-paced IT systems integrator, serving as the primary litigation attorney, which includes directly representing the company in pre-litigation matters and managing outside counsel in litigation. Our legal team keeps pace with a rapidly growing and evolving company, providing practical advice while achieving business results.
Responsibilities:
- Represents company in administrative charges (EEOC and state agency; OSHA/NLRB; OFCCP) by researching matters, preparing responses, and communicating with agency and opposing counsel.
- Responds to document subpoenas and other legal requests.
- Manages legal holds.
- Provides practical advice and counsel on pre-litigation matters with goal of early resolution while protecting company.
- Assesses legal demands, including business disputes, IP matters, class actions, and other civil litigation.
- Other projects as assigned, including legal research.
- Meticulous attention to detail, including deadlines, procedure, and rules
Qualifications:
- Juris Doctorate in Law required
- A minimum of 3 years progressive experience in a related field
- Experience representing clients in court and administrative bodies, with defense experience preferred
- General experience with employment and non-compete agreements
- Experience independently investigating underlying facts and researching applicable rules and laws relevant to pre-litigation and litigation matters
- Prefer an individual with rigorous law firm experience, including client-facing communication
- JD and licensed to practice in Missouri (or willing to apply for admission from another state)
- Excellent communication and drafting skills
- Excellent presentation and relationship-building skills; sensitive to cultural differences within a global organization and resulting impact on work environment and legal compliance
- The successful candidate will be collaborative, analytical, flexible and proactive. This position is one that works side-by-side with business people from all functional departments/areas as part of the team
- Work is accomplished with direction on desired outcomes, but with independence and judgment in selecting methods, techniques, and evaluation criteria. Takes calculated risks with consultation from leadership
Certain states and localities require employers to post a reasonable estimate of salary range. A reasonable estimate of the current base pay range for this position is $114,800 to $143,500 annually. Actual salary will be based on a variety of factors, including shift, location, experience, skill set, performance, licensure and certification, and business needs. The range for this position in other geographic locations may differ. Certain positions may also be eligible for variable incentive compensation, such as bonuses or commissions, that is not included in the base pay.
The well-being of WWT employees is essential. When it comes to our benefits package, WWT has one of the best. We offer the following benefits to all full-time employees:
- Health and Wellbeing: Health (Medical & Prescription), Dental, and Vision Care, Onsite Health Centers (MO & IL), Employee Assistance Program, Wellness program
- Financial Benefits: Competitive Pay, Profit Sharing, 401k Plan with Company Matching, Life and Disability Insurance, Flexible Spending Accounts, Tuition Reimbursement
- Paid Time Off: PTO & Holidays, Parental Leave, Medical Leave, Military Leave, Bereavement, Day of Caring
- Additional Perks: Family Planning Benefits, Nursing Mothers Benefits, Voluntary Legal, Voluntary Supplemental Accident/Illness/Hospital, Voluntary ID Theft, Pet Insurance, Employee Discount Program
Note: This is not an all-encompassing list and should not be used as a complete description of the plan's benefits. For more information, see our US benefits website at wwt.com/us-benefits.
