Associate Counsel, Litigation And Employment Law

Associate Counsel– Litigation & Employment Law (Remote)

This position will be part of a midsize, dedicated legal team servicing a broad range of matters.  This position will report to and work closely with VP, Assistant General Counsel on commercial and Employment litigation matters, providing research and analysis and drafting correspondence related to the same.  This position will be responsible for tracking changes and developments in U.S. Employment Laws, communicating those changes and developments to key stakeholders, and working with those stakeholders to ensure the company’s policies and practices are compliant. This position will also be responsible for reviewing the company’s policies and practices regularly to identify areas for improvement.

Essential Job Duties and Responsibilities
• Provide accurate, timely, and clear counsel to key stakeholders on a wide variety of Litigation and Employment Law issues.
• Track changes and developments in U.S. Employment Laws, communicating those changes and developments clearly and concisely to key stakeholders, and working with those stakeholders to ensure policies and practices are compliant.
• Review and audit business policies and practices regularly to identify areas of improvement.
• Communicate clearly and concisely with external parties (e.g., outside counsel, opposing counsel, government agencies, former employees, clients/customers, etc.) regarding legal matters, claims, policies/practices, and/or reporting obligations.
• Assist and support department attorneys with the following areas of legal practice:

Employment Litigation Matters / Claims
Business Litigation Matters / Claims
International Legal Matters / Claims
Governmental Reporting on Employment Law Matters (e.g., Equal Employment Opportunity Reports)
Company Policies and Practices

Minimum Qualifications
Education Level: Juris Doctorate Degree from an ABA accredited law school, excellent academic achievement, and licensed to practice law and in good standing with at least one U.S. state bar

Experience:

• 4-7 years of experience as a practicing attorney with basic understanding of Employment Law
• In-house experience is a plus
• Experience working with a remote workforce is a plus

Skills, Knowledge, and Abilities

• Excellent Written & Verbal Communication Skills
• Strong Prioritizing Skills
• Ability to Exercise Sound Judgement
• Flexible & Adaptable, able to change & Alter According to changes in Projects or Business Environment
• Ability to Work Independently & Prioritize with minimal supervision, in order to Meet Deadlines
• Ability to Work Effectively with Management
• Basic Computer Skills, including Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Access, Outlook, & web browsers
• Ability to Manage Large-scale, Complex Projects

The Company is one of North America’s leading sales and marketing agencies specializing in outsourced sales, merchandising, category management and marketing services to manufacturers, suppliers and producers of food products and consumer packaged goods. The Company services a variety of trade channels including grocery, mass merchandise, specialty, convenience, drug, dollar, club, hardware, consumer electronics and home centers. We bridge the gap between manufacturers and retailers, providing consumers access to the best products available in the marketplace today.

Position Summary

This position will be part of a midsize, dedicated legal team servicing a broad range of matters. This position will report to and work closely with VP, Assistant General Counsel on commercial and Employment litigation matters, providing research and analysis and drafting correspondence related to the same. This position will be responsible for tracking changes and developments in U.S. Employment Laws, communicating those changes and developments to key stakeholders, and working with those stakeholders to ensure the company’s policies and practices are compliant. This position will also be responsible for reviewing the company’s policies and practices regularly to identify areas for improvement.

Essential Job Duties and Responsibilities
• Provide accurate, timely, and clear counsel to key stakeholders on a wide variety of Litigation and Employment Law issues.
• Track changes and developments in U.S. Employment Laws, communicating those changes and developments clearly and concisely to key stakeholders, and working with those stakeholders to ensure policies and practices are compliant.
• Review and audit business policies and practices regularly to identify areas of improvement.
• Communicate clearly and concisely with external parties (e.g., outside counsel, opposing counsel, government agencies, former employees, clients/customers, etc.) regarding legal matters, claims, policies/practices, and/or reporting obligations.
• Assist and support department attorneys with the following areas of legal practice:
o Employment Litigation Matters / Claims
o Business Litigation Matters / Claims
o International Legal Matters / Claims
o Governmental Reporting on Employment Law Matters (e.g., Equal Employment Opportunity Reports)
o Company Policies and Practices

Supervisory Responsibilities

Direct Reports
- This position does not have supervisory responsibilities for direct reports

Indirect Reports
- May delegate work of others and provide guidance, direction and mentoring to indirect reports

Travel and/or Driving Requirements

- Travel and Driving are not essential duties or functions of this job
- Travel up to 10%

Minimum Qualifications
Education Level: Juris Doctorate Degree from an ABA accredited law school, excellent academic achievement, and licensed to practice law and in good standing with at least one U.S. state bar

Experience: 4-7 years of experience as a practicing attorney with basic understanding of Employment Law
- In-house experience is a plus
- Experience working with a remote workforce is a plus

Skills, Knowledge, and Abilities

Excellent Written & Verbal Communication Skills
Strong Priortizing Skills
Ability to Exercise Sound Judgement
Flexible & Adaptable, able to change & Alter According to changes in Projects or Business Environment
Ability to Work Independently & Prioritize with minimal supervision, in order to Meet Deadlines
Ability to Work Effectively with Management
Basic Computer Skills, including Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Access, Outlook, & web browsers
Ability to Manage Large-scale, Complex Projects

Environmental & Physical Requirements
Office / Sedentary Requirements

Must be able to perform the essential functions of the job, which include:
- Ability to sit for extended periods of time (66%+ each day)
- Ability to work on a computer (66|%+ each day)
- Ability to engage in conversations via telephone or online (40%+ each day)
- Ability to read and understand complex laws and policies (30%+ each day)
This position will be performed remotely.

Additional Information Regarding Advantage Solutions Job Duties and Job Descriptions
Job duties include additional responsibilities as assigned by one’s supervisor or other manager related to the position/department. This job description is meant to describe the general nature and level of work being performed; it is not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required for the position. The Company reserves the right at any time with or without notice to alter or change job responsibilities, reassign or transfer job position or assign additional job responsibilities, subject to applicable law. The Company shall provide reasonable accommodations of known disabilities to enable a qualified applicant or employee to apply for employment, perform the essential functions of the job, or enjoy the benefits and privileges of employment as required by the law.

Any estimate, schedule, or guideline provided to associates in this job description or elsewhere in connection with their jobs is only intended to help describe job duties and for planning purposes. Regardless of any such estimate, schedule, or guideline, associates must always record all time worked for our company (which includes but is not limited to on-site work time in an assigned store, office, or other work location; required waiting time; administrative time; and work-related travel time).

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this position. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of associates so classified.

The Company is committed to providing equal opportunity in all employment practices without regard to age, race, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, religion, physical or mental disability, or any other category protected by law. As part of this commitment, the Company shall provide reasonable accommodations of known disabilities to enable an applicant or employee to apply for employment, perform the essential functions of the job, or enjoy the benefits and privileges of employment as required by the law.