Senior Employment Counsel, Global (Hybrid)

Sysco; Houston (TX); Hybrid; USD 180,000 - 260,000; Full time

Job summary

Sysco is seeking an Assistant General Counsel to provide legal counsel and risk assessment across employment, contract/transactional, EHS, or litigation matters for Sysco Corporation and its sites globally. You will work with senior management and key GSC leaders, direct outside counsel, and shape litigation and contract strategies.

The role partners with Corporate Claims, HR, Sales, Operations, Finance, Merchandising, Safety and Compliance to support enterprise initiatives.

Qualifications

• Juris Doctorate from an accredited law school.
• 5+ years legal experience, including practicing and litigating at either a law firm or a company.

Responsibilities

• Provide daily advice and counsel regarding legal compliance and risk avoidance.
• Direct, manage, and develop strategy for respective legal matters.
• Manage outside counsel fees and costs to maintain efficiency.
• Direct, manage, and develop strategy for responses to complaints filed with government agencies and other pre-litigation matters.
• Participate in cross-functional teams to provide legal guidance and to support the development and execution of enterprise-wide initiatives, policies and strategies.
• Prepare materials and conduct training for internal business clients regarding strategic initiatives and other relevant legal matters.

Skills

Legal counsel

Litigation management

Contract strategy

Communication

Education

Juris Doctorate

Job description

Sysco is seeking an Assistant General Counsel to provide legal counsel and risk assessment across employment, contract/transactional, EHS, or litigation matters for Sysco Corporation and its sites globally. You will work with senior management and key GSC leaders, direct outside counsel, and shape litigation and contract strategies.

The role partners with Corporate Claims, HR, Sales, Operations, Finance, Merchandising, Safety and Compliance to support enterprise initiatives.