KIK Consumer Products · 1 month ago
Employment and Litigation Support Counsel- CA, FL, IL
Lawrenceville, GA
Full-time
Onsite
Mid Level
$155K/yr - $165K/yr
3+ years expKIK Consumer Products is one of North America’s largest independent manufacturers of consumer products. The Employment and Litigation Support Counsel will serve as the strategic legal advisor to the Human Resources team, focusing on the resolution of labor and employment claims and providing practical guidance on employment legal matters across multiple locations.
AutomotiveCleaning ProductsManufacturingMarketingRetail
Responsibilities
Advise on all aspects of labor and employment law, including employee relations, leave management, employee performance management including terminations of employment, restructuring, cross-border employment, and wage and hour issues
Manage labor and employment claims and grievances as well as general and products liability claims by conducting initial assessments, identifying and managing local counsel, and actively driving disputes to rapid and cost-effective resolutions
Conduct, or provide legal input and support for, employment-related internal investigations and prepare responses to EEOC or other federal or state agency charges or requests for information
Monitor federal, state, and local legislation, case law, and government enforcement activity relating to labor and employment issues and provide proactive, strategic advice to Human Resources and other internal stakeholders
With Human Resources, develop and revise company policies, procedures, and employment-related agreements to ensure compliance with labor and employment laws and promote employee engagement and satisfaction
Partner with Human Resources to conduct regular reviews of company practices to identify opportunities to improve and develop proactive strategies to mitigate risks
Provide training to Human Resources and management on labor and employment law topics and regulations, including harassment prevention, leave management, and labor relations
Track, analyze, and report on employment and other claims, and partner with other personnel such as Human Resources, Finance, Quality, or Internal Audit to conduct audits to identify trends and support continuous improvement
Qualification
Required
Active U.S state bar membership in good standing
3+ years of employment law experience with proven employment-related litigation and other litigation management experience
In-depth knowledge of U.S. labor and employment laws, including Title VII, ADA, FMLA, FLSA, NLRA, and state-specific regulations
Ability to analyze complex federal, state, and local employment laws, and apply findings to provide practical, effective counsel
Ability to collaborate effectively across business functions and at various levels of the organization
Ability to explain complex legal concepts to non-legal stakeholders in a clear and concise manner
Ability to maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive information with discretion and professionalism
Flexibility for up to 20% business-related travel
Preferred
In-house experience with a midsize manufacturing company is preferred
Experience advising on compliance with California employment law is a plus
Experience with Canadian (Ontario, Quebec) labor and employment laws is a plus
Benefits
Health, wellness, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance
Retirement savings options including employer match
Education Assistance
Company
KIK Consumer Products
At KIK Consumer Products, we bring exceptional brands and products to consumers that help them protect the health and wellness of their families, the cleanliness of their homes and pools.
1001-5000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
unknown2024-06-18Acquired
Leadership Team
Jared Knudson
Chief Executive Officer
Michael Sload
Chief Executive Officer
Recent News
2025-09-24
2023-12-20
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