GEODIS · 4 months ago
Vice President Associate General Counsel (Litigation and Employment)
Brentwood, Tennessee, United States
Full-time
Onsite
Lead/Staff, Director/Executive
5+ years expGEODIS is a global third-party logistics provider specializing in unlocking business value and ensuring seamless movement of goods worldwide. They are seeking a Vice President Associate General Counsel to provide counsel on employment laws, manage litigation, and develop legal strategies for employment and commercial matters.
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Responsibilities
Provide counsel on employment laws Company-wide (including subsidiaries), including, ADA, ADEA, Title VII, FMLA, FLSA, OFCCP, WARN Act, NLRA, and ERISA, and issues such as benefits, immigration, labor unions, severance, releases, non-competition agreements, background checks, drug testing, etc
Assess and respond to EEOC, state, and local agency employment-related charges
Draft pleadings, responses, correspondence, and settlement agreements in employment and commercial litigation
Assess and quantify risk for employment and commercial litigation
Direct outside counsel and manage employment litigation, commercial litigation, and labor arbitrations
Develop and implement legal strategies and processes for employment and commercial litigation, and other legal matters
Resolve or prosecute litigation efficiently and effectively, in alignment with executive leaders and company strategy
Advises executives within the Company and works alongside employees in all business units
Examine current Company employment and labor practices and keep abreast of changes in law and trends
Develop and deliver labor, employment, risk mitigation, and privacy training and updates
Identify and implement policy and process improvements
KPI tracking and reporting relating to litigation spend and outcomes
Review and approve outside counsel invoices for efficiency and compliance with company guidelines
Advise and handle traditional labor matters, including labor arbitrations, NLRB litigation, and legal advice relating to labor campaigns
Provide direction and support to Law Department staff assisting on employment, labor, ethics, or privacy projects
Advises on regulatory and compliance matters
Manages various projects and deadlines
Performs pre-litigation work to minimize risks and maximize legal rights
Identifies and implements policy and process improvements
Conducts investigations
Effectively communicates legal risks with executive staff
Qualification
Required
5+ years of legal experience with expertise in litigation (particularly employment and labor relations)
PC literate with a command of Microsoft Office products including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook
License to practice law in Tennessee or ability to receive reciprocity
Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple projects at once
Preferred
Significant experience with third party logistics transactions
Experience in benefits, immigration, federal contract compliance, and/or workers' compensation
Knowledge or experience in global employment laws or practices (particularly Canada, Mexico and/or Brazil)
Significant experience with third party logistics industry
Experience in benefits, immigration, federal contract compliance, and/or workers' compensation
Knowledge or experience in global employment laws or practices (particularly Canada, Mexico and/or Brazil)
Benefits
Access wages early with the Rain financial wellness app.
Free telemedical access to doctors and therapists through FirstStop Health available first day of employment!
Health, dental, and vision insurance after 30 days of employment
401k match
Paid maternity and paternity leave
Access to career development, employee resource groups, and mentorship programs
Employee discounts
Access to employee perks like fitness class discounts and free access to a relaxation and meditation app
Free financial wellness programs
Daycare discount program
Opportunities to volunteer and give back to your community.
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Company
GEODIS
Global 3PL, Supply Chain Management, Logistics, Warehousing, Transportation, Freight Forwarding
10001+ employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Mike Honious
President & Chief Executive Officer
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