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Duties & Responsibilities

• Supervises, manages, and evaluates outside counsel on employment related matters including litigation
• Provide legal advice regarding labor and employment issues to wide variety of corporate departments, stores, distribution centers and other functional groups
• Review and draft company policies and handbooks to ensure compliance with federal and state labor and employment laws.
• Represent the Company in labor and employment matters filed with state and federal agencies, including preparation and review of Company responses to charges and complaints of discrimination.
• Assist in developing, preparing and providing training regarding labor and employment practices.

Knowledge & Skills

• Previous labor/employment and litigation management experience.
• Ability to analyze complex situations, and to deliver sound, practical legal advice.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills; excellent negotiating skills.
• Independently handles employment matters and project ranging from basic to complex
• Strong leadership skills with which to build consensus and persuasively overcome obstacles.
• Familiarity with state and federal employment laws including FMLA, FLSA, OSHA, ADA, ERISA and other relevant statutes.

Education & Experience

• Juris Doctor degree from accredited law school; member of a state bar.
• Three to five years specific employment law experience required.
• Law firm experience preferred.