Employment and Litigation Counsel

The Adecco Group; Jacksonville (FL); Hybride; USD 90 000 - 130 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Resources for upskilling and development

Work/life balance initiatives

Diverse and inclusive culture

Résumé du poste

A global staffing solution provider is seeking an Employment and Litigation Counsel in Jacksonville, Florida. The role involves providing legal support, managing litigation counsel, and ensuring compliance with employment laws. Candidates should possess a Juris Doctor (J.D.) and a minimum of three years of experience in labor law. The position supports remote work with occasional in-person reporting, fostering an inclusive work environment.

Qualifications

• Juris Doctor (J.D.) and licensure to practice in the assigned state(s).
• Minimum of three (3) years of domestic employment and labor law experience.

Responsabilités

• Provide legal advice and recommendations on wage and hour laws.
• Manage outside litigation counsel on cases and claims.
• Prepare memos and communications for legal compliance.

Connaissances

Excellent verbal and written communication

Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships

Negotiation, litigation and dispute-resolution skills

Knowledge of federal and state employment-related laws

Proficiency with Microsoft Office

Bilingual in English and Spanish

Formation

Juris Doctor (J.D.)

Description du poste

Employment and Litigation Counsel

As Employment and Litigation Counsel, you will represent Adecco in state agency wage matters, provide legal support to internal clients, and manage outside litigation counsel on assigned cases. You will work under general direction and report to the Vice President Counsel – Litigation, Labor and Employment, and Government Affairs.

Responsibilities

• Interface with corporate management and provide legal advice, counsel and recommendations on matters including garnishments, anti‑trust, and state wage and hour laws.
• Manage or assist with managing outside litigation counsel on cases and claims.
• Interact with agency investigators (e.g., U.S. DOL), handle requests, appear at hearings and negotiate resolutions.
• Review and recommend new techniques, policies and procedures that enhance productivity, reliability, technical innovation and quality of legal work.
• Partner with leadership to identify current and future legal support needs.
• Stay abreast of current litigation, standards and best practices.
• Prepare memos, policy statements and communications to ensure compliance with federal, state and local laws.
• Communicate with clients, vendors, government agencies and counsel to obtain or provide information and resolve problems.
• Participate in special projects and perform other duties as assigned by the Head of Litigation.

Education & Experience

• Juris Doctor (J.D.) and licensure to practice in the assigned state(s).
• Minimum of three (3) years of domestic employment and labor law experience.

Competencies & Skills

• Excellent verbal and written communication with all management levels.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships.
• Subject‑matter expertise and counsel to internal stakeholders.
• Negotiation, litigation and dispute‑resolution skills.
• Contract negotiation, administration and execution in compliance with corporate guidelines, laws, rules and regulations.
• Knowledge of federal and state employment‑related laws, rules and regulations.
• Knowledge of related federal, state and local laws, ordinances, rules and regulations.
• Process identification, documentation, evaluation and change implementation.
• Problem identification and resolution.
• Project management skills for varying nature and scope.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook).
• Bilingual in English and Spanish (preferred).
• Ability to work remotely with occasional in‑person reporting.

Why Join Adecco?

We’re proud to be a global thought‑leader and commit to building a future @Work strategy across our 30,000+ colleagues in 60+ countries. We empower our teams to work efficiently, achieve work/life balance, and provide world‑class resources for upskilling and development. Our inclusive culture values diversity, equity and belonging.

EEO Statement

The Adecco Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We encourage applications from Veterans, people with disabilities and underrepresented groups.

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