Assistant General Counsel

Sysco; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 138,000 - 230,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the food and beverage services industry is seeking an Assistant General Counsel to provide legal counsel and risk assessment regarding employment matters. The role involves managing outside counsel, directing pre-litigation matters, and collaborating with various business functions. Candidates must have a Juris Doctorate, a California bar license, and significant legal experience.

Qualifications

• 5+ years legal experience, including practicing and litigating at a law firm and in-house.
• Must have a California bar license.

Responsibilities

• Provide daily advice and counsel regarding legal compliance and risk avoidance.
• Direct, manage, and develop strategy for respective legal matters.
• Manage outside counsel fees and costs to maintain efficiency.

Skills

Excellent verbal/written communication

Interpersonal skills

Creative problem solving

Leadership skills

Client service orientation

Education

Juris Doctorate from an accredited law school

California bar license

Job description

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Base pay range

$138,000.00/yr - $230,000.00/yr

This candidate must have a strong background in California wage and hour laws and employment litigation, including California PAGA and class action matters. The candidate must have a California bar license.

Job Summary:

The Assistant General Counsel is responsible for providing legal counsel and risk assessment regarding employment matters to Sysco Corporation and its sites covering all aspects of the business located in California. Serves as the primary legal support for a variety of business professionals, primarily Human Resources partners, and other senior management, company executives and/or leadership of key functions. Manages and selects outside counsel and develops strategies for employment litigation at various sites in California. Directs pre-litigation employment matters and responses to complaints received by opposing counsel and government agencies. Partners with leadership of key site functions, including Human Resources, Sales, Operations, Finance, Safety and Compliance, to support key initiatives for the overall organization.

Responsibilities:

1. Provide daily advice and counsel regarding legal compliance and risk avoidance
2. Direct, manage, and develop strategy for respective legal matters
3. Manage outside counsel fees and costs to maintain efficiency
4. Direct, manage, and develop strategy for responses to complaints filed with government agencies and other pre-litigation matters
5. Participate in cross-functional teams to provide legal guidance and to support the development and execution of enterprise-wide initiatives, policies and strategies
6. Prepare materials and conduct training for internal business clients regarding strategic initiatives and other relevant legal matters

Education/Experience:

1. Juris Doctorate from an accredited law school
2. Must have a California bar license.
3. 5+ years legal experience, including practicing and litigating at a law firm and in-house

Skills:

Excellent verbal/written communication and interpersonal skills with an ability to provide sound, clear legal advice to senior executives and other Sysco senior leaders; creative problem solving; aptitude to work collaboratively; ability to effectively and efficiently manage multiple time-sensitive projects simultaneously; strong leadership skills and client service orientation. Ability to manage high volume of employment, litigation and contract matters.

Language Skills:

Above-average command of English, both oral and written, and excellent grammar, proofreading, punctuation and spelling skills.

Mathematical Skills:

Above-average arithmetic skills.

Physical Demands:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this job.

High energy level required. Ability, physically and mentally, to handle several tasks simultaneously. Candidate must be able to sit for long periods and undertake lengthy typing tasks. Must manage stress positively.

Work Environment:

The work environment includes conducting confidential conference calls/meetings. Reasonable accommodations may be made for individuals with disabilities.

This description is not exhaustive; duties may change or be added at any time with or without notice.

Additional Details:

• Seniority level: Mid-Senior level
• Employment type: Full-time
• Job function: Legal
• Industry: Food and Beverage Services