Employment Law Counsel - Strategic Advisor

General Mills, Inc.; Minneapolis (MN); On-site; USD 129,000 - 215,000; Full time

Job summary

General Mills is seeking an Employment Law Counsel in Minneapolis to serve as the primary employment law advisor for key U.S. client groups, including North America Supply Chain. The role also supports U.S.

labor law matters and manages employment litigation, reporting to the Vice President, Employment Law, Ethics and Compliance. The attorney will partner with HR Compliance to manage changing requirements and help develop training across the enterprise on critical workplace topics, including

Qualifications

• J.D. from an accredited law school and Minnesota bar admission or eligibility.
• Minimum 5+ years in employment and/or labor law, including litigation and counseling.
• Ability to provide practical, strategic legal counsel with autonomy across matters.
• Excellent written and oral communication for diverse stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Serve as primary employment law advisor for key U.S. client groups, with practical counsel.
• Manage employment litigation and dispute resolution for aligned client groups.
• Support labor law matters and partner with HR Compliance on compliance initiatives.
• Advise on training programs across the enterprise on workplace topics, including harassment prevention.

Skills

Employment law experience

Litigation & counseling

Strong communication

Collaborative stakeholder management

Strategic thinking

Education

Juris Doctor (J.D.) from an accredited law school

Tools

HRIS familiarity

E-discovery management

Job description

General Mills is seeking an Employment Law Counsel in Minneapolis to serve as the primary employment law advisor for key U.S. client groups, including North America Supply Chain. The role also supports U.S.

labor law matters and manages employment litigation, reporting to the Vice President, Employment Law, Ethics and Compliance. The attorney will partner with HR Compliance to manage changing requirements and help develop training across the enterprise on critical workplace topics, including