Whataburger · 15 hours ago
Litigation and Employment Group Manager
San Antonio, Texas Metropolitan Area
Full-time
Onsite
Director/Executive
7+ years expWhataburger is a leading fast-food chain known for its commitment to quality and customer service. The Litigation and Employment Group Manager will oversee and manage staff across employment law and litigation matters, ensuring legal compliance and providing strategic guidance to the company leadership on legal risks. This role involves managing pre-litigation negotiations, developing legal processes, and representing the company in mediations, arbitrations, and trials.
Food and BeverageFood ProcessingSnack Food
Hiring Manager
Ashley Barcelona
Responsibilities
Assists with management of the day-to-day operation of the Employment and Litigation functions
Reviews and provides strategic guidance to Company Leadership related to legal exposure associated with Company’s operations, and develops and implements policies, practices, and procedures to reduce or limit exposure
Provides recommendation on communications or positions taken with the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC), Department of Labor (DOL), Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), Department of Justice (DOJ), U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) and all other state and local enforcement necessary to defend the Company and Brand and makes recommendations to Senior Leadership regarding such matters
Represents Company’s interests in mediations, depositions, and trial if required
Drafts and manages the drafting of Settlement Agreements and negotiates with claimants and their attorneys
Provides directional guidance on significant or litigation-related individual claims responses or Company-wide responses and develops a strategy to reduce or maintain claims and related rates
Provides directional guidance on Family Medical Leave Act (FMLA) program administration to ensure compliance with the DOL and EEOC FMLA interpretation
Assists the Secretary for ERISA and employee benefits or similar compliance-related plans, including, 401(k), Employee Benefit Plan, Supplemental Deferred Compensation Plan, and Employee Quality Protection Plan Committees
Maintains and shares Consolidated Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act (COBRA) and other Benefit and Compensation Plan/program compliance knowledge
Prepares legal liability trend reports as requested by senior management and provides analysis, and potential solutions to address or reduce any negative trends
Recommends policy modification to meet corporate objectives, ensuring compliance with relevant laws, rules, and regulations
Assists with corporate initiatives to comply with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), oversees ADA compliance, processes, and addresses requests for accommodation and economic hardships and follows through at the operations level
Provides government policy, procedure, and compliance information to other departments, as needed
Develops and maintains policies to limit liability exposure to acceptable levels
Reviews federal and state laws, rules, and regulations pursuant to the development and in the administration of company policies
Manages business governance initiatives and programs in support of organizational strategies, utilizing market innovation as a key element of the research and development process
Keeps apprised of the changing environment pertaining to legal matters and of employer and non-subscriber reform/law changes
Aids in setting and managing reserves for pre-litigation and litigated claims, arbitrations, and lawsuits; works in partnership with Enterprise Risk on individual matters, quarterly and annual reserves, and associated budgets
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree or equivalent work experience required
Juris Doctor (JD) degree required
7+ years' experience supervising others at various organizational levels, preferably at a regional or higher level
9+ years' experience as project or program director
Proficiency in MS Office Word, Excel, Outlook, Power Point, and Visio (as applicable)
Proficiency in LexisNexis and Workday (as applicable)
Ability to communicate, influence, and negotiate decisions while motivating assigned staff
Advanced ability to create and implement given strategic direction
Ability to work in a team environment
Expected to work the necessary time to satisfactorily fulfill job responsibilities
Must be able to report to work timely and as required by operational/business needs
Must be able to work a full-time schedule and work outside of normal business hours when necessary
Must be able to travel periodically both locally and long distances (including air travel), to worksites, meeting sites, and other locations; up to 20-25% travel
Must possess a valid driver's license, submit to releasing a Motor Vehicle Record that adheres to the Whataburger standards and maintain current automobile liability at minimum levels in their state of residence
Benefits
Competitive Weekly Pay
Bonus Program with 250% Upside Potential
Performance for Pay Program – Eligibility to Receive a Pay Increase Once a Year, Based on Performance
Opportunities for Career Development and Growth
Healthcare and Life Insurance Benefits
Paid Time Off - 5 Weeks on Day 1
Flex Weeks - Remote Work Arrangement
Paid Corporate Holidays
401(k) Savings Plan with a Competitive Company Match
Paid Parental Leave – Subject to Eligibility Requirements
Short-Term Disability
Long-Term Disability
Scholarship Program - You and Your Dependents are Eligible!
Whataburger Family Foundation (Hardship Grant Assistance)
Discounted Meals For You and a Guest
Wireless Service Discounts
Computer & Software Discounts
Fitness / Gym Discounts
Awards and Recognition For All You Do
Retirement Celebration Program
Company
Whataburger
Whataburger is a Food & Beverages company that offers a variety of burgers and other snack items.
10001+ employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Debbie Stroud
Chief Executive Officer
Donna J. Tuttle
Vice President Marketing
Recent News
2026-01-05
2025-12-14
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