Corporate Counsel - Labor and Employment

Meijer Inc.; Grand Rapids (MI); Hybrid; USD 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Corporate Counsel specializing in Labor and Employment to join their team in Grand Rapids. This role offers the unique opportunity to provide legal advice on various employment matters, manage litigation, and ensure compliance with federal and state laws. The position emphasizes collaboration with business units, making it essential for candidates to possess strong communication skills and the ability to navigate complex legal landscapes. Join this forward-thinking company dedicated to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace while helping to shape the future of labor relations.

Benefits

Weekly Pay

Scheduling Flexibility

Paid Parental Leave

Paid Education Assistance

Team Member Discount

Development Programs for Advancement

Qualifications

• 4-8 years of experience advising on labor and employment matters.
• Ability to manage multiple internal stakeholders effectively.

Responsibilities

• Provides legal advice on employment-related matters.
• Manages employment litigation and civil rights charges.

Skills

Labor and Employment Law

Legal Writing

Litigation Management

Stakeholder Management

Communication Skills

Education

Juris Doctorate

Job description

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Corporate Counsel - Labor and Employment

Apply remote type Hybrid locations Grand Rapids, MI time type Full time posted on Posted 10 Days Ago job requisition id R000567967

As a family company, we serve people and communities. When you work at Meijer, you’re provided with career and community opportunities centered around leadership, personal growth and development. Consider joining our family – take care of your career and your community!

Meijer Rewards

• Weekly pay

• Scheduling flexibility

• Paid parental leave

• Paid education assistance

• Team member discount

• Development programs for advancement and career growth

Please review the job profile below and apply today!

This position provides legal service and advice to business units.

What You'll be Doing:

• Provides sound legal advice and effectively integrates business and legal issues in such advice.
• Counsels with substantial experience in areas of responsibility and is a legal advisor to business partners for employment related matters, with primary responsibility for counseling on employment matters.
• Ability to manage employment litigation, arbitration, and civil rights charges filed with the EEOC and state and local agencies.
• Knowledgeable regarding local, state and federal laws pertaining to employment and employee benefits, including Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, the Family Medical Leave Act, the Fair Labor Standards Act, the National Labor Relations Act, the Occupational Safety and Health Act, the Age Discrimination in Employment Act, and the Americans with Disabilities Act.
• Shares responsibility for an area of the law and/or business unit support with others in practice group.
• May assist in management and oversight of external counsel and/or in-house paralegals.
• Ability to function at a high level, work independently, and engage in direct contact and advice with management personnel at an equivalent or higher level within the company.
• Maintains knowledge of law in the area of practice and proactively identifies issues of concern for the company.
• Monitors and analyzes impact of pending and existing laws and regulations relevant to the assigned business area and communicates impact to the business teams.
• Reviews contracts for Human Resources, including those related to staffing and employee benefits.
• This job profile is not meant to be all inclusive of the responsibilities of this position; may perform other duties as assigned or required.

What You Bring With You (Qualifications):

• Juris Doctorate from an accredited U.S. law school and Bar admission.
• 4-8 years of experience in legal practice advising on labor and employment matters, including employee civil rights matters.
• Ability to manage multiple internal stakeholders and balance differing opinions and perspectives.
• Proven success in managing multiple tasks and priorities.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.

About Us

We opened our doors more than 90 years ago with the goal of helping people provide for themselves and their family. Today we’re a multi-billion dollar retailer with more than 70 ,000 employees across six states. Our Midwest geography includes corporate offices in Grand Rapids, Michigan, plus manufacturing facilities, distribution centers and over 27 0 stores across Michigan, Illinois, Indiana, Kentucky, Ohio and Wisconsin.

Meijer is an Equal Opportunity Employer, fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace. We are committed to treating all persons with dignity and respect. Meijer's policy is to not discriminate because of any applicant or team member's race, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, religion, age, physical or mental disability, uniformed service or veteran status, or any other lawfully-protected classification. If you have a disability and require a reasonable accommodation to complete any part of your application, please click here to submit your request. Submissions that are not seeking help to complete the application due to a disability will not be responded to.