Vice President Associate General Counsel (Litigation and Employment)

Vice President Associate General Counsel (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)

• 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.
• Assess and respond to EEOC, state, and local agency employment-related charges.
• Draft pleadings,  responses, correspondence, and settlement agreements in employment and commercial litigation
• Assess and quantify risk for 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.
• Advises executives within the Company and works alongside employees in all business units. 
• Examine current Company employment and labor practices and keep abreast of changes in law and trends.
• 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.
• Advise and handle traditional labor matters, including labor arbitrations,  NLRB litigation, and legal advice relating to labor campaigns.
• Provide direction and support to Law Department staff assisting on employment, labor, ethics, or privacy projects.
• Advises on regulatory and compliance matters.
• Manages various projects and deadlines.
• Performs pre-litigation work to minimize risks and maximize legal rights.
• Identifies and implements policy and process improvements.
• Conducts investigations. 
• Effectively communicates legal risks with executive staff.

What you need:

• 5+ years of legal experience with expertise in litigation (particularly employment and labor relations)
• Significant experience with third party logistics transactions preferred
• PC literate with a command of Microsoft Office products including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook
• License to practice law in Tennessee or ability to receive reciprocity
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple projects at once
• Experience in benefits, immigration, federal contract compliance, and/or workers’ compensation preferred
• Knowledge or experience in global employment laws or practices (particularly Canada, Mexico and/or Brazil) preferred
  
  

Bonus if you have: (Preferred requirements)

• Significant experience with third party logistics industry.
• Experience in benefits, immigration, federal contract compliance, and/or workers’ compensation. 
• Knowledge or experience in global employment laws or practices (particularly Canada, Mexico and/or Brazil)

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