Employment and Litigation Support Counsel

Employment and Litigation Support Counsel 

We Create Products and Brands That People Trust to Clean, Sanitize, and Protect Their Homes and Pools

When you join KIK Consumer Products, you’re joining a team that cares about the work we do and also about each other. We bring exceptional brands and products to consumers that help them protect the health and wellness of their families and the cleanliness of their homes and pools. We are committed to building a culture of performance driven by accountability, collaboration, and agility that enables timely fact-based decision-making and exceptional execution with unwavering ethics. As one of North America’s largest independent manufacturers of consumer products, KIK helps a large portfolio of brands and retailers bring their products to life.

Your Role at KIK

KIK’s Employment and Litigation Support Counsel serves as the strategic legal advisor to the  Human Resources team and implements the cost-effective resolution of labor and employment claims and grievances as well as general and products liability claims. The lawyer will provide practical guidance on employment legal matters to a multi-location manufacturing, sales, and distribution operation located in the US and Canada, Europe, South Africa, and ANZAC. The lawyer also will drive the timely resolution of claims, implementing handling procedures and developing lessons learned to improve the company’s claims experience. This position reports to the Chief Legal Officer. 

What You’ll Do 

• Advise on all aspects of labor and employment law, including employee relations, leave management, employee performance management including terminations of employment, restructuring, cross-border employment, and wage and hour issues.

• Manage labor and employment claims and grievances as well as general and products liability claims by conducting initial assessments, identifying and managing local counsel, and actively driving disputes to rapid and cost-effective resolutions.

• Conduct, or provide legal input and support for, employment-related internal investigations and prepare responses to EEOC or other federal or state agency charges or requests for information.

• Monitor federal, state, and local legislation, case law, and government enforcement activity relating to labor and employment issues and provide proactive, strategic advice to Human Resources and other internal stakeholders.

• With Human Resources, develop and revise company policies, procedures, and employment-related agreements to ensure compliance with labor and employment laws and promote employee engagement and satisfaction.

• Partner with Human Resources to conduct regular reviews of company practices to identify opportunities to improve and develop proactive strategies to mitigate risks.

• Provide training to Human Resources and management on labor and employment law topics and regulations, including harassment prevention, leave management, and labor relations. 

• Track, analyze, and report on employment and other claims, and partner with other personnel such as Human Resources, Finance, Quality, or Internal Audit to conduct audits to identify trends and support continuous improvement.

What You’ll Bring

• Active U.S state bar membership in good standing.

• 3+ years of employment law experience with proven employment-related litigation and other litigation management experience.

• In-depth knowledge of U.S. labor and employment laws, including Title VII, ADA, FMLA, FLSA, NLRA, and state-specific regulations.

• Ability to analyze complex federal, state, and local employment laws, and apply findings to provide practical, effective counsel.

• Ability to collaborate effectively across business functions and at various levels of the organization.

• Ability to explain complex legal concepts to non-legal stakeholders in a clear and concise manner.

• Ability to maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive information with discretion and professionalism.

• Flexibility for up to 20% business-related travel.

• In-house experience with a midsize manufacturing company is preferred.

• Experience advising on compliance with California employment law is a plus.

• Experience with Canadian (Ontario, Quebec) labor and employment laws is a plus.

   

What You Will Get

KIK offers a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits including health, wellness, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance. You can plan for your future with KIK's retirement savings options including employer match. KIK also recognizes the importance of continuing education and offers Education Assistance to our employees to encourage continued personal development and growth. 

We understand compensation is an important factor as you consider the next step in your career. This position has a base salary range of $155,000-$165,000 plus eligibility for an annual incentive bonus. The actual salary may vary based upon several factors including your relevant skills and experience. 

About KIK

We create the products and brands that people trust to clean, sanitize, and protect their homes, pools, and cars. We are one of North America’s largest independent consumer product manufacturers with 16 North American manufacturing facilities. We also operate globally in Canada, Europe, South Africa, and Australia. We are known for our portfolio of notable brands including Spic and Span® and Comet® cleaning products, Clorox® Pool&Spa™ (under license), BioGuard®, and Natural Chemistry® pool chemicals. We are also the #1 producer in North America of store-brand bleach and a leading private-label provider of laundry detergent and additives, dishwashing products, general-purpose cleaning, and other home care products.

Our global team of over 2,300 employees drives our capabilities in product development, product formulation, strategic sourcing, manufacturing, packaging design, brand marketing, project management, quality assurance, compliance, distribution, and logistics.

Our organization is constantly evolving and is driven by a set of “One KIK” values – a dedication to following through on commitments in a customer-focused, profit-motivated way; while never compromising on safety, ethics, or integrity.

KIK is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. KIK does not discriminate against qualified applicants or employees based on race, color, age, religion, sex, pregnancy, national origin, ancestry, age, physical or mental disability, veteran or uniformed services status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, genetic information or any other status protected by law. 

KIK is also committed to providing reasonable accommodations for applicants and employees with protected disabilities to the extent required by applicable laws. If you require a reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application, or interview process, or to perform the essential functions of the job, please contact Human Resources immediately.

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