Senior Counsel

6 days ago

Bethesda, Maryland, United States Sodexo Full time
Role Overview

Sodexo is currently searching for a Senior Counsel to focus on Labor and Employment law.   

The position will be based at the Company's headquarters in North Bethesda, MD and will be a member of the Labor, Employment and Benefits Group ("LE&B Group") in the Sodexo Law Department.

The LE&B Group supports the United States subsidiary of a large global company that provides contracted management services, primarily food and environmental services, to a variety of institutions, including hospitals, colleges and universities, corporations, senior living communities and entertainment venues. The LE&B Group serves as a trusted partner to operations leadership and various departments within Human Resources, including Segment HR Business Partners, Employee Relations, Labor Relations, Total Rewards, Talent Acquisition, and Learning & Development.  

What You'll Do

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

  • Provide advice and counseling to internal human resources and operations clients on a wide range of employment law-related matters including hiring and recruiting, employee relations, discipline and termination, leaves of absence, reasonable accommodation, workforce restructuring, wage and hour compliance, and compensation and benefits.
  • Investigate and respond to attorney demand letters and charges of unlawful conduct filed with various federal and state agencies.
  • Manage outside counsel and serve a key strategic role in defense of employment litigation.
  • Support the current Assistant General Counsel, Labor with labor law-related matters, including advising Labor Relations on union organizing and negotiating, responding to NLRB charges and election petitions, and handling labor arbitrations.
  • Advise on legal issues relating to executive compensation and benefits (ERISA); serve as conduit between outside benefits counsel and Operations/HR.
  • Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local employment and labor laws, and serve as a subject matter expert in certain specialized areas of interest.
  • Assist in development of written employment policies and practices
What We Offer

Compensation is fair and equitable, partially determined by a candidate's education level or years of relevant experience. Salary offers are based on a candidate's specific criteria, like experience, skills, education, and training. Sodexo offers a comprehensive benefits package that may include:

  • Medical, Dental, Vision Care and Wellness Programs
  • 401(k) Plan with Matching Contributions
  • Paid Time Off and Company Holidays
  • Career Growth Opportunities and Tuition Reimbursement

More extensive information is provided to new employees upon hire.

What You Bring

QUALIFICATIONS/REQUISITE SKILLS:

  • Juris Doctor degree
  • Registered and in good standing with at least one State Bar 
  • High degree of independent judgment and responsibility
  • Considerable experience and expertise in labor and employment law; experience with benefits law preferred
  • Proven ability to recommend creative solutions to complex business problems with employment law implications
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills
  • Capability to analyze complex written and verbal information
  • Ability to travel, as needed
Who We Are

At Sodexo, our purpose is to create a better everyday for everyone and build a better life for all. We believe in improving the quality of life for those we serve and contributing to the economic, social, and environmental progress in the communities where we operate. Sodexo partners with clients to provide a truly memorable experience for both customers and employees alike. We do this by providing food service, catering, facilities management, and other integrated solutions worldwide.

Our company values you for you; you will be treated fairly and with respect, and you can be yourself. You will have your ideas count and your opinions heard because we can be a stronger team when you're happy at work. This is why we embrace diversity and inclusion as core values, fostering an environment where all employees are valued and respected. We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities to individuals regardless of race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, gender identity, pregnancy, disability, sexual orientation, military status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law. If you need assistance with the application process, please complete this form.

Qualifications & Requirements

Minimum Education Requirement - Juris Doctorate (J.D.) or LL.M. (Master of Laws)Minimum Functional Experience - 7 years of experience as a practicing attorney

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