Manager, Legal Counsel Employment Compliance

Amadeus; Miami (FL); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Amadeus, a leading travel technology company, seeks a Manager, Legal Counsel Employment Compliance to ensure compliance with employment laws across the Americas while supporting strategic business goals.

You will draft and negotiate employment agreements, oversee outside counsel, and handle regulatory inquiries. The role includes updating handbooks for US/Canada and LATAM in a hybrid Miami or Dallas setting with up to 10% travel.

Qualifications

• The candidate must hold a JD from a US-accredited law school.
• 3-5 years of experience providing expert employment law advice.
• Knowledge of employment laws across the Americas; travel up to 10%.

Responsibilities

• Draft, review, and negotiate employment and related agreements.
• Ensure compliance with employment laws across the Americas and advise on risk.
• Supervise outside labor and employment counsel across the region.
• Manage responses to inquiries by state, federal, and local agencies.
• Update Employment Handbooks for US, Canada, and LATAM; coordinate updates.

Skills

Legal advice

Regulatory knowledge

Stakeholder management

Communication skills

Education

Juris Doctor (JD) from a US law school

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Manager, Legal Counsel Employment Compliance

About the Business:

Powering great journeys through technology is the heart of what we do at Amadeus. As the world’s leading travel tech company, Amadeus originated in technology innovation and sees the world with a technology-first lens. Amadeus builds industry leading solutions that help airlines and airports, hotels and railways, online travel companies, corporations, retail travel agencies and travel management companies to run their day-to-day operations. By leveraging

Amadeus' innovative solutions, our customers can deliver superior traveler experience and a differentiated value proposition. With a focus on innovation, Amadeus is at the forefront of delivering transformation towards a traveler centric experience which will enable our customers to further deliver differentiation, personalization and convenience for travelers across the market.

Summary of the role:

This role is integral to ensuring that Amadeus remains compliant with employment-related legal standards while supporting our strategic business goals.

In This Role You'll:

• Ensure necessary outcomes are achieved. (e.g., timely preparation and certification of Affimatively? ... )
• Ensure Compliance with law and draft and negotiate employment-related agreements:
• Stay current with changes in employment laws and regulations throughout the Americas and ensure compliance with those laws and regulations.
• Conduct legal research and analysis on complex employment law issues and provide recommendations based on findings.
• Draft, review, and negotiate employment and benefit-related agreements, including executive employment agreements and severance agreements.
• Draft updates of Employment Handbooks in US and Canada, and collaborate on updating handbooks throughout LATAM.
• Manage employment-related litigation and administrative proceedings:
• Represent the company in employment-related litigation, arbitration, and administrative proceedings throughout the Americas.
• Supervise outside labor and employment counsel throughout the Americas.
• Manage discovery process.
• Manage responses to inquiries by state, federal and local administrative agencies (including agencies throughout the Americas).
• Manage and coordinate Company's response to inquiries and investigations by the Department of Labor, EEOC, or other state or federal agencies, including agencies throughout the Americas.
• Review and respond to claims and demand letters, primarily employee or commercial real estate related.

About the ideal candidate:

• Education: JD from an accredited law school in the United States required
• Minimum of 3-5 years’ work experience in providing expert legal advice and support on a wide range of employment law matters
• Experience with commercial real estate law is plus
• Knowledge of employment laws and regulations throughout the Americas
• Previous experience in performing legal research using critical thinking, analytical skills, and attention to detail
• The ability to assess risks associated with business activities and advise a company on managing those risks
• Advanced communication skills with the ability to convey complex information clearly and build consensus with a variety of stakeholders
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite, AI functional competencies
• Ability to travel 10% of the time
• The position can be located in Miami or Dallas. Must be able to work a hybrid working model.

Working at Amadeus, you will find:

• A critical mission and purpose - At Amadeus, you will be powering the future of travel and pursuing a critical mission and extraordinary purpose.
• A truly global DNA - Everything at Amadeus is global, from our people to our business, which translates into our footprint, processes, and culture.
• Great opportunities to learn - Learning happens all the time and in many ways at Amadeus, through on-the-job training, formal learning activities, and day-to-day interactions with colleagues.
• A caring environment - Amadeus fosters a caring environment, nurturing both a fulfilling career and personal and family life. We care about our employees and strive to provide a supportive work environment.
• A complete rewards offer - Amadeus provides attractive remuneration packages, covering all essential components of a competitive reward offer, including salary, bonus, equity, and benefits.
• A flexible working model - We want our employees to do their best work, wherever and however it works best for them.
• A diverse and inclusive community - We are committed to leveraging our uniquely diverse population to drive innovation, creativity, and collaboration across our organization.
• A Reliable Company - Trust and reliability are fundamental values that drive our actions and shape long-lasting relationships with our customers, partners, and employees.

Diversity & Inclusion

Amadeus is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or a related medical condition), ancestry, national origin, age, genetic information, military or veterans status, sexual orientation, gender expression, perception, or identity, marital status, mental or physical disability status, or any other protected federal, state, or local status unrelated to performance of work involved.

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