Employment Counsel — Litigation Leader & Policy Expert

Family Dollar Management; Chesapeake (VA); On-site; USD 163,000 - 195,000; Full time

Job summary

Family Dollar seeks an Assistant General Counsel – Employment in Chesapeake, VA. You will manage employment litigation, arbitration, and EEO matters, while advising HR and operations on compliance issues. The role requires regular travel across the continental U.S.

and leadership in drafting policies and handling regulatory responses. Qualified candidates hold a JD with at least eight years in employment law and must be licensed to practice.

Qualifications

• 8 years of experience in employment law.
• Strong oral and written communication skills and analytical ability.
• Ability to travel regularly throughout continental United States.
• Experience drafting handbooks and corporate policies.

Responsibilities

• Manage defense of employment litigation, arbitration, and EEO claims.
• Provide advice and counsel to HR, Loss Prevention, Store Operations on compliance issues.
• Oversee outside counsel, depositions, hearings, and trials when needed.
• Draft employment policies and procedures and monitor employment-related risks.

Skills

Oral and written communication

Analytical ability

Team collaboration

Travel willingness

Education

Juris Doctor (JD)

Job description

Family Dollar seeks an Assistant General Counsel – Employment in Chesapeake, VA. You will manage employment litigation, arbitration, and EEO matters, while advising HR and operations on compliance issues. The role requires regular travel across the continental U.S.

and leadership in drafting policies and handling regulatory responses. Qualified candidates hold a JD with at least eight years in employment law and must be licensed to practice.