Senior Director, Assistant General Counsel

Role Overview

• Provide day-to-day legal advice on employment-related matters, including hiring, discipline, termination, wage and hour compliance, leaves of absence, accommodations, and workplace investigations
• Draft, review, and update employment-related policies, handbooks, offer letters, separation agreements, and restrictive covenants
• Support HR in employee relations issues and internal investigations
• Monitor and advise on compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws and regulations
• Manage and oversee employment and general commercial litigation, including working with outside counsel
• Develop litigation strategy, evaluate risk, and manage budgets and timelines
• Assist with pre-litigation disputes, demand letters, subpoenas, and regulatory inquiries
• Support discovery efforts, including document collection, review, and production
• Develop, implement, and manage litigation hold procedures
• Issue and track litigation hold notices and ensure compliance across the organization
• Coordinate with IT, HR, and business units to preserve relevant documents and electronically stored information (ESI)
• Assist in maintaining and improving records retention policies
• Provide legal oversight for employment-based immigration matters (e.g., H-1B and employment authorization issues), primarily through coordination with outside immigration counsel
• Advise HR and management on immigration compliance, work authorization, and related employment issues
• Support policy development related to global mobility and immigration compliance
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including HR, Commercial, Finance, Compliance, and Operations
• Assist with legal research and special projects as needed
• Contribute to process improvements and scalable legal solutions

Requirements

• Juris Doctor (JD) from a top-tier law school
• Active license and good standing in at least one U.S. jurisdiction
• 12+ years of experience in employment law, litigation, or a combination of law firm and in-house experience
• Strong knowledge of federal and state employment laws
• Experience managing litigation and working with outside counsel
• Familiarity with litigation holds, e-discovery, and records management practices
• Exposure to employment-based immigration matters preferred
• Excellent judgment, communication, and organizational skills

Benefits

• Comprehensive Healthcare Plan
• Medical, dental, and vision plans start on day one of employment for full-time teammates.
• Educational Assistance
• We offer educational assistance to all eligible teammates enrolled in an approved, accredited collegiate program.
• Employer-Paid Life Insurance and Disability
• We offer employer-paid life insurance and disability coverage.
• Voluntary Supplemental Programs – We offer additional options to secure your financial future including supplemental life, hospitalization, critical illness, and other insurance programs.
• Support for your Growing Family – Adoption assistance, fertility benefits (in medical plan) and parental leave are available for teammates planning for a family.
• Health Savings Account (HSA) and 401(k)
• We offer these voluntary financial programs to help teammates prepare for their future, as well as other voluntary benefits.
• Paid Leave
• In addition to sick days and short-term leave, we offer holidays, vacation days, personal days, and additional types of leave – including parental leave.
• Well-Being – Also included in our offering is a Teammate Assistance Program (TAP), Calm Health, Cancer Resources Services, and discount programs – all at no cost to you.