Description:

Overview of The Role
The Senior Employment Counsel-USA is responsible for overall advice, case management, leadership training, and execution of the legal activities for A Dairy Products and Cheese Company.

You Are Best Suited for The Role If You Have the Following Qualifications:

Interpret laws, rulings and regulations for the business
Provide counsel to stakeholders (HR and business leaders) on direction to take in legal matters
Monitor regulatory changes (county, state, federal) that may impact business policy & practice
Revise or develop policies that are compliant with current regulations
Develop & execute training on legal matters for stakeholders. Such as; positive employee relations, FMLA, harassment
Train HR team members on legal topics such as; proper investigation techniques, disciplinary documentation, manager/supervisor legal responsibilities, compliance, etc.
Review responses for labor-related topics such as: grievances and arbitration
Interpret and provide guidance on compensation & benefits-related topics such as; paid sick leave, equal pay
Manage interaction with outside Counsel when applicable for litigated matters
Negotiate settlements for legal complaints as necessary
Oversee gathering of data and documentation in preparation for litigation, arbitration, and/or mediation
Respond to EEOC complaints, OSHA investigations, and/or other administrative actions
Liaise with corporate Saputo legal team
Negotiate, write and review agreements and contracts on behalf of the Company as needed
Research and anticipate unique legal issues that could impact the Company
Perform other tasks and projects as assigned.
Travel is required as needed; less than 20%

We support and care for our employees and their families by providing:

Values that align with the Saputo culture
Knowledge of business principles
Knowledge of human resources principles; hiring, employment, discipline, labor relations
Proficiency with the legal statutes, decisions, regulations, and ordinances related to employment law
Strong interpersonal and presentation skills along with the ability to communicate effectively at all levels of the organization
Strong negotiating skills with both legal and financial/commercial issues
Ability to present range of legal risk from most conservative to most risky and recommend proper path for business to take
Ability to form strong relationships with the organization's legal department across the business
Ability to work independently with little to no supervision
Proficiency with software such as LaborSoft, LexisNexis PCLaw, and Microsoft Office suite

Work Experience:

8-10 years of law practice at a national firm and/or in-house employment experience
Employment law experience required; Labor law experience preferred

Education, Licenses & Certifications:

Bachelor's Degree and Juris Doctorate required
Must be admitted to a recognized bar and be certified to practice law in one or more of; Wisconsin, Texas or California required