About this role
Director Litigation and Employment
Who We Are:
GEODIS specializes in unlocking business value in a complex world, ensuring seamless movement of goods worldwide. As a global third-party logistics provider (3PL), we power A Better Way to Deliver for the world's top brands and manufacturers. Fuel your career with GEODIS and discover endless growth opportunities.
Your role on the team: (job description)
- Employment Law Counsel & Compliance
- Provide counsel on employment laws Company-wide (including subsidiaries), including, ADA, ADEA, Title VII, FMLA, FLSA, OFCCP, WARN Act, NLRA, and ERISA, and issues such as benefits, immigration, labor unions, severance, releases, non-competition agreements, background checks, drug testing, etc.
- Examine current Company employment and labor practices and keep abreast of changes in law and trends.
- Advises on regulatory and compliance matters.
- Litigation Management & Strategy
- Assess and respond to EEOC, state, and local agency employment-related charges.
- Assess and quantify risk for employment and commercial litigation.
- Draft pleadings, responses, correspondence, and settlement agreements in employment and commercial litigation
- Direct outside counsel and manage employment litigation, commercial litigation, and labor arbitrations.
- Develop and implement legal strategies and processes for employment and commercial litigation, and other legal matters.
- Resolve or prosecute litigation efficiently and effectively, in alignment with executive leaders and company strategy.
- Performs pre-litigation work to minimize risks and maximize legal rights.
- Labor Relations
- Advise and handle traditional labor matters, including labor arbitrations, NLRB litigation, and legal advice relating to labor campaigns
- Business Partnership & Advisory
- Advises executives within the Company and works alongside employees in all business units.
- Effectively communicates legal risks with executive staff.
- Provide direction and support to Law Department staff assisting on employment, labor, ethics, or privacy projects.
- Training, Process & Program Management
- Develop and deliver labor, employment, risk mitigation, and privacy training and updates.
- Identify and implement policy and process improvements
- KPI tracking and reporting relating to litigation spend and outcomes.
- Review and approve outside counsel invoices for efficiency and compliance with company guidelines.
What you need: (requirements)
- 5 years of legal experience with expertise in litigation (particularly employment and labor relations)
- J.D. required; active bar membership in good standing in at least one state. Tennessee bar admission required if not already held — reciprocity process can be considered.
What you gain from joining our team: (benefits)
- Access wages early with the Rain financial wellness app.
- Free telemedical access to doctors and therapists through FirstStop Health available first day of employment!
- Health, dental, and vision insurance after 30 days of employment
- 401k match
- Paid maternity and paternity leave
- Access to career development, employee resource groups, and mentorship programs
- Employee discounts
- Access to employee perks like fitness class discounts and free access to a relaxation and meditation app
- Free financial wellness programs
- Daycare discount program
- Opportunities to volunteer and give back to your community
- + more!
Join our Team!
- Visit our website at workatGEODIS.com and chat with our virtual recruiter, Sophie, to fast-track your way to an interview.
OR
- Text DELIVER to 88300 to Apply1
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