Senior Labor & Employment Counsel — Strategic HR Partner

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 Contrib

Paid Time Off and Holidays

Career Growth Opportunities and Tu


Job summary

Sodexo is seeking a Senior Counsel focused on Labor and Employment law to join the U.S. Law Department. The role partners with HR, operations, and labor relations to provide strategic guidance and practical solutions.

Responsibilities include advising on hiring, discipline, leaves, and wage and hour issues; handling agency matters; managing outside counsel; and ensuring compliance with applicable laws. Compensation ranges are provided below.

Qualifications

• Juris Doctor degree required or equivalent.
• Expertise in labor and employment law with practical guidance for business impact.
• Proven ability to advise on complex matters and manage outside counsel.

Responsibilities

• Provide advice to HR and operations on hiring, discipline, leaves, wage and hour issues.
• Investigate and respond to agency actions and charges involving employment law.
• Manage outside counsel and defend employment litigation strategies.
• Support Labor Relations on union-related matters and arbitrations.
• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws.
• Develop employment policies and provide updates on significant developments.

Skills

Labor law

Employment law

Counseling

Negotiation

Policy development

Education

Juris Doctor or LL.M.

Job description

Sodexo is seeking a Senior Counsel focused on Labor and Employment law to join the U.S. Law Department. The role partners with HR, operations, and labor relations to provide strategic guidance and practical solutions.

Responsibilities include advising on hiring, discipline, leaves, and wage and hour issues; handling agency matters; managing outside counsel; and ensuring compliance with applicable laws. Compensation ranges are provided below.