Southwire Company · 14 hours ago
Senior Counsel Employment and Labor Law
Atlanta, GA
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
10+ years expSouthwire Company, LLC is one of North America’s largest wire and cable producers, seeking an experienced employment and labor law attorney. The Senior Counsel will provide legal advice on various employment and labor issues, manage disputes, and support the development of company policies and processes.
Consumer GoodsElectrical DistributionElectronicsLightingManufacturing
Responsibilities
Provide sound legal advice and counsel to Southwire in complex U.S. and international employment and labor law matters affecting day-to-day operations by assisting, advising, investigating, researching and resolving legal and business matters
Manage employment and labor disputes, including lawsuits and complaints filed with federal, state, and local agencies
Assist in the development and implementation of People and Culture processes and policies to address company needs and legal requirements
Support the Total Rewards Team responsible for health & welfare, retirement and compensation benefits
Conduct Merger & Acquisition Employment and Labor Law Due Diligence and Integration
Lead, support and advise on workplace investigations
Draft and negotiate various employment related agreements
Partner with the business to assess legal risks and develop strategic solutions to protect the Company’s interests; Ensure key information is communicated to necessary stakeholders
Effectively oversee outside counsel, including developing strategies which align with and achieve the Company’s strategic business objectives, coordinating with the appropriate Southwire subject matter experts, and defining the Company’s desired outcomes
Manage a high-volume of legal projects
Qualification
Required
Doctorate
Juris Doctorate from U.S. law school
State bar membership in good standing in at least one state
10+ yrs related experience, Employment and Labor Law
Outstanding communication skills (both oral and written)
Excellent interpersonal skills
Ability to meet deadlines
Possess pragmatic business judgment
Work independently and collaboratively and efficiently under time pressure
Preferred
Doctorate, Juris Doctorate from U.S. accredited law school
State Bar Admission
Outstanding communication skills (both oral and written)
Excellent interpersonal skills
Ability to meet deadlines
Possess pragmatic business judgment
Work independently and collaboratively and efficiently under time pressure
Benefits
401k with Matching
Family and Individual Insurance Packages (Health, Life, Dental, and Vision)
Paid Time Off & Paid Holidays
Long & Short-Term Disability
Supplemental Insurance Plans
Employee Assistance Program
Employee Referral Program
Tuition Reimbursement Programs
Advancement & Professional Growth opportunities
Parental Leave
& More
Company
Southwire Company
Southwire is one of the world’s leading developers, manufacturers and suppliers of building wire and utility cable, as well as the tools
5001-10000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Rich Stinson
President and CEO
Norman Adkins
Chief Operating Officer
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