Division General Counsel - Labor and Employment

APPLETON, WIPosted 19 days ago

Job summary

• Job post source

  This job is directly from U.S. Venture, Inc.

• Job overview

  The Division General Counsel - Labor and Employment is a senior legal role responsible for providing expert employment law guidance to the company, ensuring compliance, managing litigation, and supporting corporate legal needs.

• Responsibilities and impact

  The role involves drafting and negotiating employment contracts, advising management on employment issues, ensuring legal compliance, conducting investigations and trainings, managing litigation and arbitrations, coordinating with outside counsel, and supporting continuous improvement and corporate policies.

• Experience and skills

  Candidates must have a JD degree, a license to practice law, and at least 15 years of employment law experience, preferably in a corporate setting, with strong knowledge of labor laws, drafting, negotiation, and communication skills.

• Career development

  The position encourages continuous professional learning and development, with opportunities to engage in quality control and innovation initiatives within the company.

• Work environment and culture

  The company values high performance, caring relationships, strategic foresight, entrepreneurial spirit, inclusion, diversity, and equal opportunity, with an on-site work environment at corporate headquarters.

• Company information

  U.S. Venture, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer committed to inclusion and diversity, with a corporate division focused on legal and compliance matters.

• Team overview

  The candidate will join the corporate legal division, working closely with the Chief Legal Officer and collaborating with management, HR, and outside counsel.

• Job location and travel

  This position is located on-site at U.S. Venture's Corporate Headquarters in Appleton, WI, with relocation assistance considered and approximately 10% travel required.

• Application process

  The company does not accept unsolicited resumes from recruiters without an agreement, and candidates must have authorization to work in the U.S.; accommodations are available for disabilities upon request.

• Unique job features

  The role offers a unique opportunity to lead employment law matters in-house, engage in continuous improvement efforts, and influence corporate policies and compliance.

Company overview

The Association of Corporate Counsel (ACC) San Diego is a chapter of the global ACC organization, which serves in-house legal professionals by providing resources, education, and networking opportunities. ACC San Diego supports corporate counsel in the region through professional development programs, legal updates, and community engagement initiatives. The organization generates revenue through membership fees, sponsorships, and events tailored to the needs of in-house lawyers. Founded as part of the broader ACC network, it emphasizes fostering collaboration and advancing the interests of corporate legal departments. Candidates should note its focus on innovation and member-centric services.

How to land this job

• Position your resume to emphasize your extensive experience and expertise in employment law, particularly your knowledge of federal and state labor regulations such as EEO, ADA, FMLA, FLSA, NLRA, OSHA, and WARN, to align with ACC San Diego's requirements.

• Highlight your skills in drafting, reviewing, and negotiating employment contracts, commercial agreements, and employment-related policies, demonstrating your ability to support corporate compliance and employee relations effectively.

• Apply through multiple channels including ACC San Diego's official corporate website and LinkedIn to maximize your visibility and chances of being noticed for the Division General Counsel role.

• Connect with current legal team members or those in the corporate division at ACC San Diego on LinkedIn; use ice breakers like commenting on recent employment law trends they’ve shared or asking about their experience managing litigation and compliance issues.

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