Ashley Furniture Industries · 1 day ago
Senior Counsel, Employment
Tampa, FL
Full-time
Hybrid
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
10+ years expAshley Furniture Industries is seeking a Senior Employment Counsel to provide legal guidance in employment and labor law. The role involves advising business leaders, developing policies, and minimizing legal liability across U.S. company locations.
FurnitureManufacturing
Responsibilities
Provide legal advice and counsel on federal and multi-state employment legal issues to business leaders and human resources executives and staff in all U.S. company locations
Recommend and implement best practices and proactive strategies consistent with legal requirements and emerging trends to minimize liability and promote positive employee relations
Proactively identify potential or recurring employment issues and provide advise on complex legal and regulatory issues having impact or potential impact across organizational entities
Develop, review and revise as required, company employment and labor policies and procedures
Conduct legal research and analysis as necessary
Draft, review and/or negotiate contracts as necessary
Direct and advise on internal investigations and audits
Devise, conduct and/or oversee employee training as needed on relevant issues
May provide advice and counsel on benefit plans, executive compensation, mergers & acquisitions and corporate governance
Pursue ongoing professional development in current areas of responsibility and in relevant, emerging areas of the law
Prepare reports for senior management and provide recommendations, as appropriate
Provide legal advice and counsel regarding hiring, performance improvement plans, transfers, promotions, corrective actions, terminations, pay adjustments, etc
Recommend, plan and/or implement employee training and skill development activities
Demonstrate the Company’s Core and Growth Values in the performance of all job functions
Actively participate in departmental meetings, training and education
Assist with training other employees and providing backup
Complete other assignments and special projects as requested
Actively participate in company teams as appropriate
Administrative tasks such as making travel arrangements, setting meetings, drafting correspondence and preparing meetings
Maintain reliable attendance
Qualification
Required
Juris Doctorate from an accredited ABA (American Bar Association) law school
10 years of employment law and litigation experience, preferably in a multistate environment and in a related industry
License to practice law and in good standing under the Bar of any state that enables admission to practice as in-house counsel in Florida
Proven experience interacting with all levels of corporate management
Creativity and resourcefulness, with a bias toward well-informed action
Ability to adapt to changing priorities
Proven capability of actively participating in and influencing cross-functional teams
Provide effective leadership, promote teamwork and demonstrate the ability to lead people to get results
Excellent interpersonal skills
Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Demonstrated success working on a multidisciplinary team in a fast-paced, dynamic environment
Strong attention to detail
Effective time management and organizational skills
Work independently as well as in a team environment
Maintain confidentiality
Handle multiple projects simultaneously within established time constraints
Proficient computer skills, including experience with Microsoft Office Suite, internet
Perform under strong demands in a fast-paced environment
Work professionally with customers and co-workers to efficiently serve our customers, treating both with enthusiasm and respect
Display empathy, understanding and patience with employees and external customers
Respond professionally in situations with difficult employee/vendor/customer issues or inquiries
Preferred
Prior in-house counsel experience
Company
Ashley Furniture Industries
Ashley Furniture Industries is the furniture manufacturer, delivering home furnishing values, stylish furnishings, and home decor.
10001+ employees
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