Corporate Counsel- Employment Law
The Peninsular and Oriental Steam Navigation Company See More Job Openings by This Employer
We are seeking a highly motivated and experienced Corporate Counsel to join our legal team. The ideal candidate will have 3-5 years of experience in corporate law, with a strong background in US employment laws, contract negotiation, and corporate governance. This role requires excellent analytical skills, attention to detail, and the ability to work collaboratively with various departments within the organization.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
Employment Matters: Support all aspects of US employment matters, including:
- Manage administrative charges of discrimination with EEOC and state agencies, conduct fact investigation, collaborate with relevant teams, draft response/position statement, participate in mediation, supervise outside counsel where engaged.
- Provide employment litigation support, conduct fact investigation, manage discovery requests, review litigation filings, participate in mediation and settlement negotiations.
- Manage outside counsel and other legal service providers in the management of pending and threatened employment litigation and other employment related matters.
- Manage administrative claims with other agencies including OSHA, DOL. Provide support to EHS team including legal review of OSHA complaint responses.
- Support HR/People team on immigration issues.
- Draft, review, revise employment related documents including but not limited to employment, compensation and restrictive covenant agreements, severance releases, and policies and process documents including handbooks, accommodation request process, and other employee facing policies.
- Provide advice and counsel on employment related issues including but not limited to recruiting, wage & hour compliance, contract or contingent workers, employee relations, performance management, discipline and terminations, workplace investigations, reasonable accommodations, leaves of absence and discrimination, compensation and benefits, union issues, including WARN; and reductions in force.
- Contract Management: Draft, review, and negotiate a wide range of commercial contracts, including vendor agreements, service contracts, and non-disclosure agreements.
- Corporate Governance: Assist with corporate governance matters, including preparing board resolutions, minutes, and other corporate documents.
- Legal Advice: Provide legal advice and support to various departments, including HR, finance, and operations, on a wide range of legal issues.
- Training: Conduct training sessions for employees on legal topics, such as compliance and contract management.
QUALIFICATIONS, EXPERIENCE AND SKILLS
- Juris Doctor (JD) degree from an accredited law school.
- Admission to the bar in at least one U.S. state.
- 3-5 years of experience in corporate law, preferably in a corporate legal department or law firm.
- Strong knowledge of US employment laws, contract law, and corporate governance.
- Excellent analytical, communication, and negotiation skills.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
- High ethical standards and professional integrity.Preferred Qualifications:
- Experience in the Logistics, Freight Forwarding or Port & Terminal industry (preferred).
- Proficiency in legal research tools and software (preferred).
ABOUT DP WORLD
Trade is the lifeblood of the global economy, creating opportunities and improving the quality of life for people around the world. DP World exists to make the world’s trade flow better, changing what’s possible for the customers and communities we serve globally.
With a dedicated, diverse and professional team of more than 115,000 employees from 160 nationalities, spanning 78 countries on six continents, DP World is pushing trade further and faster towards a seamless supply chain that’s fit for the future.
We’re rapidly transforming and integrating our businesses -- Ports and Terminals, Marine Services, Logistics and Technology – and uniting our global infrastructure with local expertise to create stronger, more efficient end-to-end supply chain solutions that can change the way the world trades.
What's more, we're reshaping the future by investing in innovation. From intelligent delivery systems to automated warehouse stacking, we’re at the cutting edge of disruptive technology, pushing the sector towards better ways to trade, minimising disruptions from the factory floor to the customer’s door.
DP World is on a mission to transcend boundaries and bridge the gap between all nations and cultures – not just in what we do but also in how we behave.
We are dedicated to creating a culture where everyone feels respected, supported, and empowered to reach their full potential. We believe that embracing inclusion and diversity, drives innovation and growth and helps us connect people, businesses, and societies. Free minds and different perspectives are changing our world, and together we can change what’s possible.
WE MAKE TRADE FLOW
TO CHANGE WHAT'S POSSIBLE FOR EVERYONE.
DP World is committed to the principles of Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO). We strongly believe that employing a diverse workforce is central to our success and we make recruiting decisions based on your experience and skills. We welcome applications from all members of society irrespective of age, gender, disability, race, religion or belief.
By submitting your resume and application information, you authorize DP World to transmit and store your information in the world-wide recruitment database, and to circulate that information as necessary for the purpose of evaluating your qualifications for this or other job vacancies.
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