- Provides in-house legal counsel on labor and employment related matters, which may include, but not be limited to, human resources issues (e.g., hiring, terminations, employee relations, etc.), wage and hour law, labor relations, employee benefits, employment agreements and policy related issues, FMLA and matters, employment related litigation, grievances and arbitrations, and generally assists the Associate General Counsel, Employment & Labor Counsel and Human Resources department.
- Ensures compliance with all applicable laws, regulations and policies.
- Identifies and assesses legal risks and opportunities within the labor and employment area and advises accordingly.
- Reviews and updates human resource and employee related policies to comply with legal requirements while meeting business needs.
- Independently handles legal matters and projects ranging from basic to complex.
- Recognizes when to elevate certain matters to the attention of the Associate General Counsel, Labor & Employment and/or General Counsel.
- Supervises, manages and evaluates outside counsel on employment related matters including litigation.
- Educates and trains clients and stakeholders on legal matters, policies and procedures.
- Advocates VF's interests in assigned matters.
- Establishes and maintains relationships, credibility and trust with clients, stakeholders, legal team members and other colleagues.
- Perform other tasks as assigned from time to time by the Associate General Counsel, Labor & Employment and/or General Counsel.
- Able to travel at times – approx. 15%.
- Competence as a lawyer; ability to manage heavy workload in a high-pressure environment.
- Good communication (oral and written) and interpersonal skills within and across departments and externally; must be proactive in providing counsel to clients.
- Sound judgment; ability to clearly make reasoned recommendations; ability to cross think and determine who should be kept informed.
- A positive, "can do", attitude committed to the success of the labor and employment team and the legal department as a whole.
- A good sense of humor, ability to laugh at oneself and desire to have fun at work while meeting business priorities.
- Self-starter with good business sense and a sense of urgency, honesty and fairness.
- Good team player, calm under pressure.
- Self-confident and inspires confidence from clients.
- Must have a JD degree from an accredited law school, and active Bar membership in at least one state jurisdiction.
- Must have a minimum of 3-4 years of substantive labor and employment experience with a corporate legal department or a nationally recognized law firm.
- Prefer candidate with experience in handling labor and employment matters before federal, state courts and administrative agencies.
- Prefer candidate with experience in counseling clients on labor and employment matters.
- Prefer candidate with experience conducting supervisor and employee training on compliance with labor and employment law and related issues.
- Strong writing skills required.
- Strong communication skills required.
- Experience with advising on and litigation under California law preferred.
Counsel, Labor - Denver, CO, United States - VF Corporation
Description
The VF Legal Department has an exciting opportunity for a labor and employment attorney to work for some of the most recognizable brands in North America. VF Corporation outfits consumers around the world with its diverse portfolio of iconic lifestyle brands, including Vans, The North Face , and Timberland. Founded in 1899, VF is one of the world's largest apparel, footwear and accessories companies with socially and environmentally responsible operations spanning numerous geographies, product categories and distribution channels. This position would provide assist with advice and counsel to the Associate General Counsel, Labor & Employment, Human Resource professionals, and other business partners in the U.S. Job Summary: As Counsel, Labor & Employment, the attorney is responsible for assisting the Associate General Counsel, Labor & Employment and Human Resources department in the management and handling of all labor and employment related matters in the Company. This position is located in Denver, Colorado at the corporate headquarters for VF Corporation. The attorney will assist the Company in all labor and employment related matters, including litigation management, administrative charge management, and advising on policies and procedures. This attorney performs job duties consistent within safety, legal, and regulatory requirements as well as Company values, standards, culture and business practices. This attorney will act with the highest level of integrity and business and personal ethical standards in all aspects of job performance. Essential Duties & Responsibilities: