YoungWilliams · 4 hours ago
Associate Legal Counsel
Ridgeland, MS
Full-time
Onsite
Entry, Mid Level
2+ years expYoungWilliams is seeking an Associate Legal Counsel to support its Corporate Legal Department. This role involves managing client and vendor contracts, ensuring regulatory compliance, and providing employee relations support.
Child CareConsultingCustomer ServiceGovernment
Responsibilities
Assists Legal Counsel with the full lifecycle management, retention, and maintenance of all client and vendor contracts
Assists in new vendor review and approval process
Analyzes and understands federal, state, and local employment law. Monitors any changes to those laws/regulations
Studies and digests employment law regulations (i.e. FMLA, ADA, etc.) to develop subject matter expertise in these areas
Creates and delivers reports to HR teams, department heads, and workforce members on new or updated regulations applicable to the business
Works with Legal Counsel and HR to address Compliance risks related to hiring practices, leave administration, and new/recently passed employment laws
Identifies Compliance gaps and communicates with Legal Counsel and HR about any proposed solutions
Recommends timely adjustments to policies, procedures, systems, and training as the result of any legal/regulatory changes impacting the YoungWilliams workforce
Works with Legal Counsel to respond to federal agency charges by gathering documents, conducting interviews, and drafting the company’s response
Provides guidance to company management on high-risk disciplinary actions or employee grievances. Presents to company executives as needed
Assists HR with leave of absence administration as needed
Regular and timely attendance
Other duties as assigned
Qualification
Required
Juris Doctor from an Accredited Law School
Active license to practice law in at least one jurisdiction, Mississippi preferred
A minimum of 2 years' legal practice experience required
Exceptional legal drafting skills
Research capabilities
Ability to navigate complex legal issues
Assists Legal Counsel with the full lifecycle management, retention, and maintenance of all client and vendor contracts
Assists in new vendor review and approval process
Analyzes and understands federal, state, and local employment law
Monitors any changes to those laws/regulations
Studies and digests employment law regulations (i.e. FMLA, ADA, etc.) to develop subject matter expertise in these areas
Creates and delivers reports to HR teams, department heads, and workforce members on new or updated regulations applicable to the business
Works with Legal Counsel and HR to address Compliance risks related to hiring practices, leave administration, and new/recently passed employment laws
Identifies Compliance gaps and communicates with Legal Counsel and HR about any proposed solutions
Recommends timely adjustments to policies, procedures, systems, and training as the result of any legal/regulatory changes impacting the YoungWilliams workforce
Works with Legal Counsel to respond to federal agency charges by gathering documents, conducting interviews, and drafting the company's response
Provides guidance to company management on high-risk disciplinary actions or employee grievances
Presents to company executives as needed
Assists HR with leave of absence administration as needed
Regular and timely attendance
Other duties as assigned
Preferred
Experience with employment law, corporate law, or contract law preferred
Company
YoungWilliams
YoungWilliams offers various tools and technology to government agencies to improve their quality of services for child support.
1001-5000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
John Tidwell, MBA
Chief Technology Officer
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