Corporate Counsel Director (Corporate and Employment Matters)

Job ID 26-205

• Evaluate legal risks and provide subject matter knowledge on a broad range of global employment law issues, including wage and hour, payroll, benefits, hiring, performance management, internal investigations, leaves of absence, discipline, terminations, employee classification, and employee privacy.
• Collaborate with HR, payroll, operations, and compliance on employment-related compliance matters, including advising on wage and hour compliance matters, identifying additional areas of employment-related compliance opportunities, advising on preventative and corrective action plans, and supporting training initiatives.
• Monitor federal, state, and local legislation, regulations, and case law on employment-related matters pertinent to the company; communicate updates and recommendations as needed
• Provide counsel and support on agency charges, government audits, demand letters and litigation matters; coordinate with outside counsel on same.
• Work with outside counsel on managing exemptions and regulatory filings relating to the company’s equity plan.
• Working with HR on regular training programs and stakeholder engagements.
• Board of Directors and committee meetings administration – drafting agendas, resolutions, presentation materials, written consents, and minutes.
• Work to formulate and manage a Disclosure Committee to prepare for Audit Committee meetings.
• Liaise with senior management on agenda/presentation content, forms (strong proficiency in PowerPoint, Word, Excel, MS Office required).
• Help to manage Board deadlines, presentation dry runs, etc.
• Gather materials for auditor inquiries and other recordkeeping diligence involving board minutes/materials.
• Assist with preparation of insurance renewals on an annual basis.
• Assist with responding to corporate inquiries from shareholders (KKR) and board members.
• Support HR and Equity Administration for Compensation Committee presentations and approvals.
• Coordinate/manage international outside counsel, outside agents (CSC and Maples) and Company Finance executives regarding corporate annual filings.
• Maintain company organizational chart.
• Draft corporate policies and procedures, and assist with employee communication and training, as needed.
• Assist with special projects, as needed 

• JD from an accredited law school with excellent academic credentials required.
• Must be an active member in good standing of a state bar (California a plus).
• 6-10 years of relevant legal experience and demonstrated success with a mix of corporate law firm and/or in-house experience. 
• Broad knowledge of corporate secretary practices; ability to resolve issues and make recommendations as they arise.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills; ability to deliver information in a clear, concise manner.
• Strong management skills and the ability to motivate and work with others to achieve desired results.
• Strong interpersonal skills; high degree of emotional intelligence. 
• Experience dealing with highly confidential information with professionalism and absolute discretion.
• A flexible and proactive approach to problem solving.
• High integrity and strong work ethic 

• Equity, in the form of non-qualified options
• High-quality health benefits
• Retirement Plan with employer match
• Career-growth opportunities
• Flexible Time Off and Paid Time Off benefits
• Volunteer opportunities