Senior Employment Counsel – ADA & Litigation Lead

TruGreen; Franklin (TN); On-site; USD 137,000 - 228,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/Dental/Vision

401(k) matching

Diversity & Inclusion

Job summary

TruGreen seeks an experienced in-house counsel to provide employment-related advice and handle litigation. The role defends against claims, analyzes risk, and supports HR on employment matters. A JD and Tennessee Bar admission are required, with 5–10 years of law practice in relevant areas.

The position emphasizes ADA, FMLA, and wage-hour issues, discovery, and leave management processes, with strong leadership and analytical skills expected.

Qualifications

• Juris Doctorate and state bar admission required.
• Experience with ADA, FMLA and wage-hour issues preferred.
• First Chair litigation and management experience required.

Responsibilities

• Represents and defends the company against all types of claims.
• Analyzes claims to determine liability and damages.
• Assists with discovery and motion practice.
• Maintains wage and hour compliance programs and training.

Skills

Employment law

Litigation management

ADA knowledge

FMLA knowledge

Wage and hour knowledge

Drafting pleadings

Negotiation

Executive presence

Communication skills

Education

Juris Doctorate

Bar admission (TN)

Tools

E-discovery tools

Litigation software

Job description

TruGreen seeks an experienced in-house counsel to provide employment-related advice and handle litigation. The role defends against claims, analyzes risk, and supports HR on employment matters. A JD and Tennessee Bar admission are required, with 5–10 years of law practice in relevant areas.

The position emphasizes ADA, FMLA, and wage-hour issues, discovery, and leave management processes, with strong leadership and analytical skills expected.