GEODIS

Director Litigation and Employment

GEODIS • $125K — $150K *
Brentwood, TN 37027In-Person
Legal & Accounting
5 - 7 years of experience
Today
Be an Early Applicant
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 5+ years of legal experience specializing in employment and labor relations litigation
  • J.D. degree required with active bar membership in at least one state
  • Tennessee bar admission preferred, but reciprocity can be considered
  • Strong expertise in employment law compliance and risk assessment
  • Proven experience managing litigation strategies and outside counsel

Responsibilities

  • Provide counsel on various national employment laws and regulations
  • Advise on regulatory compliance and assess employment-related charges
  • Draft legal pleadings, responses, and settlement agreements
  • Direct management of litigation cases and labor arbitrations
  • Develop strategies for mitigating legal risks in employment disputes
  • Conduct training on employment law and compliance for staff
  • Implement improvements in policies and processes related to employment law

Benefits

  • Access to early wage payments through Rain financial wellness app
  • Free telemedical access from day one of employment
  • Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance after 30 days
  • 401k matching program
  • Paid maternity and paternity leave
  • Career development opportunities and mentorship programs
  • Employee discounts and wellness perks
  • Daycare discount program
  • Community volunteer opportunities
Full Job Description
Director Litigation and Employment

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


About GEODIS

GEODIS is a global logistics provider with over 41,000 employees and a presence in over 120 countries. The company offers a range of services including supply chain optimization, freight forwarding, contract logistics, distribution and express delivery. GEODIS serves a variety of industries including automotive, retail, healthcare, and aerospace. The company is committed to sustainability and has implemented several initiatives to reduce its environmental impact.
Learn more about GEODIS
Size
41,000 employees
Industry
Transportation
* Ladders Estimates

Similar Jobs

Ad banner background

Get Ready For Your
Next Interview

More Jobs at GEODIS

More Legal & Accounting Jobs

Find similar Director Litigation and Employment jobs:

NationwideBrentwood, TN