About this opportunity
GEODIS Career lists this Director Litigation and Employment opportunity in brentwood, Tennessee. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
Director Litigation and Employment
Who We Are
GEODIS specializes in unlocking business value in a complex world, ensuring seamless movement of goods worldwide. As a global third-party logistics provider (3PL), we power A Better Way to Deliver for the world's top brands and manufacturers. Fuel your career with GEODIS and discover endless growth opportunities.
Your role on the team: (job description)
Employment Law Counsel & Compliance
Provide counsel on employment laws Company-wide (including subsidiaries), including, ADA, ADEA, Title VII, FMLA, FLSA, OFCCP, WARN Act, NLRA, and ERISA, and issues such as benefits, immigration, labor unions, severance, releases, non-competition agreements, background checks, drug testing, etc.
Examine current Company employment and labor practices and keep abreast of changes in law and trends.
Advises on regulatory and compliance matters.
Litigation Management & Strategy
Assess and respond to EEOC, state, and local agency employment-related charges.
Assess and quantify risk for employment and commercial litigation.
Draft pleadings, responses, correspondence, and settlement agreements in employment and commercial litigation
Direct outside counsel and manage employment litigation, commercial litigation, and labor arbitrations.
Develop and implement legal strategies and processes for employment and commercial litigation, and other legal matters.
Resolve or prosecute litigation efficiently and effectively, in alignment with executive leaders and company strategy.
Performs pre-litigation work to minimize risks and maximize legal rights.
Labor Relations
Advise and handle traditional labor matters, including labor arbitrations, NLRB litigation, and legal advice relating to labor campaigns
Business Partnership & Advisory
Advises executives within the Company and works alongside employees in all business units.
Effectively communicates legal risks with executive staff.
Provide direction and support to Law Department staff assisting on employment, labor, ethics, or privacy projects.
Training, Process & Program Management
Develop and deliver labor, employment, risk mitigation, and privacy training and updates.
Identify and implement policy and process improvements
KPI tracking and reporting relating to litigation spend and outcomes.
Review and approve outside counsel invoices for efficiency and compliance with company guidelines.
What you need: (requirements)
5 years of legal experience with expertise in litigation (particularly employment and labor relations)
J.D. required; active bar membership in good standing in at least one state. Tennessee bar admission required if not already held — reciprocity process can be considered.
What you gain from joining our team: (benefits)
Access wages early with the Rain financial wellness app.
Free telemedical access to doctors and therapists through FirstStop Health available first day of employment!
Health, dental, and vision insurance after 30 days of employment
401k match
Paid maternity and paternity leave
Access to career development, employee resource groups, and mentorship programs
Employee discounts
Access to employee perks like fitness class discounts and free access to a relaxation and meditation app
Free financial wellness programs
Daycare discount program
Opportunities to volunteer and give back to your community
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Worksite address
brentwood, TN, 37027, US
Who can apply
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