Counsel - Employment and Labor The candidate will provide advice and counsel to management, Human Resources, and Labor Relations regarding compliance with existing labor and employment laws and new legislation. Will provide advice and counsel on issues such as state and federal employment discrimination and anti-harassment statutes; NLRA claims, general union relations and contract negotiations; FMLA and disability law claims; USERRA; state and federal wage and hour laws and the FLSA; equal pay; corporate separateness and contingent workers' issues; affirmative action and diversity; drug-free workplace; employee discipline and termination; restructuring; whistleblower laws; wrongful discharge claims; and drafting employment agreements and policies. Provide representation and/or management of matters for the Company before state and federal administrative agencies, including the OFCCP, the Wage and Hour Division, EEOC, state and local human rights agencies, as well as in mediations and arbitrations and any claims under local union grievance procedures. Cost-effectively manage employment litigation/other costs and interface with outside counsel. Conduct and manage internal investigations. Drafting and presenting client training on labor and employment issues. Provide advice and counsel in other business areas and work on legal projects to improve business policies and processes. Support and contribute to L&E team's annual objectives and Human Resource/Labor Relations teams initiatives.
The candidate should have 7 years of relevant legal experience. Must have Law degree from an accredited college or university. Must be Admitted to practice in at least one jurisdiction in the United States and, if not admitted in Michigan, the ability to qualify for in-house counsel status in Michigan. Must have knowledge and experience in key legal trends that impact the business. Excellent computer skills, including advanced use of Microsoft Office Suite is required. Knowledge and understanding of automotive industry environment and business needs is plus. Demonstrated experience providing legal advice in a highly regulated environment is required. Demonstrated experience identifying and resolving legal issues quickly and effectively and ability to make on the spot risk calls is needed. Demonstrated experience prioritizing conflicting demands from multiple business clients in an extremely fast paced environment is required. Significant L&E experience in-house at a company, at a law firm or in a government agency with an established labor and employment practice is needed.
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