Director Litigation and Employment

GEODIS Career; Brentwood (TN); On-site; USD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid parental leave

Health insurance

401k match

Telemedicine access

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Career development

Job summary

GEODIS in Brentwood, TN seeks a Director of Litigation and Employment to lead the company’s employment and labor litigation, regulatory compliance, and risk management efforts. You will set litigation strategy, supervise outside counsel, and partner with executives on important labor decisions.

The role requires a J.D. and active bar membership with Tennessee admission preferred. You will mentor staff, implement policy improvements, and report on litigation spend and outcomes.

Qualifications

• 5 years of legal experience with expertise in employment and labor relations.
• J.D. degree and active bar membership; Tennessee bar admission required if not already held.

Responsibilities

• Provide counsel on employment laws company-wide, including benefits, immigration, labor relations, and compliance.
• Manage litigation strategy; assess EEOC/state/local charges and quantify risk for employment and commercial matters.
• Draft pleadings, responses, and settlement agreements in employment and commercial litigation; oversee outside counsel.

Skills

Litigation

Employment law

Labor relations

Legal counsel

Education

J.D.

Job description

Director 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)

• 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!