Senior Counsel, Labor & Employment — Strategic Advisor

Sodexo; North Bethesda (MD); On-site; USD 135,000 - 209,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision Care and Well-

401(k) Plan with Matching Contribu...

Paid Time Off and Company Holidays

Career Growth Opportunities and Tu...

Job summary

Sodexo is seeking a Senior Counsel focused on Labor and Employment law to join the Sodexo Law Department in the United States. The role partners with operations leadership and HR specialists to address a wide range of employment law issues, including hiring, employee relations, discipline, leaves, accommodations, restructurings, and wage-hour compliance.

The Senior Counsel will oversee outside counsel, support union-related matters with Labor Relations, and ensure compliance with federal, state,

Qualifications

• Juris Doctor degree required.
• Experience in labor and employment law.
• Ability to provide practical, business-focused legal guidance.
• Experience managing complex matters and outside counsel.

Responsibilities

• Provide advice on hiring, employee relations, discipline, leaves, accommodations, wage-hour issues.
• Investigate and respond to agency charges and demand letters.
• Manage outside counsel and lead defense of employment litigation.
• Advise Labor Relations on union organizing, NLRB matters and arbitrations.
• Ensure compliance with applicable employment and labor laws.
• Assist in developing written employment policies and practices.
• Provide regular updates on legal developments to clients.

Skills

Independent judgment

Labor & employment law

Creative solutions

Verbal & written communication

Analytical reasoning

Business-oriented guidance

Managing outside counsel

Education

Juris Doctorate (J.D.)

LL.M. (Master of Laws)

Job description

Sodexo is seeking a Senior Counsel focused on Labor and Employment law to join the Sodexo Law Department in the United States. The role partners with operations leadership and HR specialists to address a wide range of employment law issues, including hiring, employee relations, discipline, leaves, accommodations, restructurings, and wage-hour compliance.

The Senior Counsel will oversee outside counsel, support union-related matters with Labor Relations, and ensure compliance with federal, state,