Manager, Legal Counsel – Employment Compliance

Role Overview

• Ensure necessary outcomes are achieved. (e.g., timely preparation and certification of Affirmative Action Plan, EEO-1 reporting, Veterans and Pay Data Reporting, inclusive of all mandated state reporting requirements).
• Ensure Compliance with law and draft and negotiate employment-related agreements: Stay current with changes in employment laws and regulations throughout the Americas and ensure compliance with those laws and regulations.
• Conduct legal research and analysis on complex employment law issues and provide recommendations based on findings.
• Draft, review, and negotiate employment and benefit-related agreements, including executive employment agreements and severance agreements.
• Draft updates of Employment Handbooks in US and Canada, and collaborate on updating handbooks throughout LATAM.
• Manage employment-related litigation and administrative proceedings: Represent the company in employment-related litigation, arbitration, and administrative proceedings throughout the Americas.
• Supervise outside labor and employment counsel throughout the Americas.
• Manage discovery process.
• Manage responses to inquiries by state, federal and local administrative agencies (including agencies throughout the Americas).
• Manage and coordinate Company's response to inquiries and investigations by the Department of Labor, EEOC, or other state or federal agencies, including agencies throughout the Americas.
• Review and respond to claims and demand letters, primarily employee or commercial real estate related.

Requirements

• JD from an accredited law school in the United States required
• Minimum of 3-5 years’ work experience in providing expert legal advice and support on a wide range of employment law matters
• Experience with commercial real estate law is plus
• Knowledge of employment laws and regulations throughout the Americas
• Previous experience in performing legal research using critical thinking, analytical skills, and attention to detail
• The ability to assess risks associated with business activities and advise a company on managing those risks
• Advanced communication skills with the ability to convey complex information clearly and build consensus with a variety of stakeholders
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite, AI functional competencies
• Ability to travel 10% of the time.

Benefits

• A critical mission and purpose
• At Amadeus, you will be powering the future of travel and pursuing a critical mission and extraordinary purpose.
• A truly global DNA
• Everything at Amadeus is global, from our people to our business, which translates into our footprint, processes, and culture.
• Great opportunities to learn
• Learning happens all the time and in many ways at Amadeus, through on-the-job training, formal learning activities, and day-to-day interactions with colleagues.
• A caring environment
• Amadeus fosters a caring environment, nurturing both a fulfilling career and personal and family life. We care about our employees and strive to provide a supportive work environment.
• A complete rewards offer
• Amadeus provides attractive remuneration packages, covering all essential components of a competitive reward offer, including salary, bonus, equity, and benefits.
• A flexible working model
• We want our employees to do their best work, wherever and however it works best for them.
• A diverse and inclusive community
• We are committed to leveraging our uniquely diverse population to drive innovation, creativity, and collaboration across our organization.
• A Reliable Company
• Trust and reliability are fundamental values that drive our actions and shape long-lasting relationships with our customers, partners, and employees.