Senior Employment Counsel

Atlanta- Hybrid. In House opportunity driving culture, compliance, and providing leadership on sensitive and high-impact workforce decisions. Reports directly to SVP, General Counsel and Corporate Secretary.

Job Purpose:

Our Senior Counsel is primarily responsible for providing day-to-day support for Veritiv's business segments of packaging, facility supplies and print, with respect to contract negotiations, regulatory compliance, and customer and supplier relations. The ideal candidate will be able to provide practical, business-minded advice that assists Veritiv in accomplishing its objectives while minimizing legal risk.

Job Responsibilities:

● Minimum 6 years related law experience with a top-tier law firm or in-house legal department.
● Juris Doctor from an ABA accredited law school and licensed to practice law in at least one U.S. jurisdiction.
● Strong communication skills with the ability to present complex legal issues in a clear and practical manner.
● Proactive, collaborative, and able to independently manage a diverse range of matters.
● Business-oriented mindset with sound judgment and a focus on risk mitigation.

Additional Responsibilities & Qualifications:

● Provide day-to-day legal counsel to HR, business leaders, and other stakeholders on employment matters, including hiring, employee benefits, performance management, employee relations, mobility, internal investigations, terminations, independent contractor classification and wage and hour issues.

● Investigate and respond to claims, demand letters, administrative complaints, audits, and other employment-related inquiries (e.g., EEOC, FEPA, DOL, OSHA/MSHA, and other state/local agencies).

● Draft and revise employment-related agreements, templates, policies, and procedures, such as restrictive covenant agreements, consulting agreements, severance agreements, and handbooks.

● Monitor legislation, regulations, case law, and government enforcement activities and provide strategic advice to business partners regarding the same.

● Manage outside counsel as necessary, including setting case strategies, instituting litigation holds, responding to discovery requests, and reviewing budgets & invoices.

● Serve as legal advisor on strategic workforce planning initiatives, including reductions in force (RIFs), reorganizations, and global restructurings, ensuring compliance with applicable labor laws and risk mitigation best practices.

● Lead or support internal investigations involving employee complaints, whistleblower claims, or workplace misconduct.

● Support management of Corporate Compliance Program including review of corporate polices and compliance training.

● Support employment issues related to serial acquisition strategy​Demonstrated expertise in U.S. employment law; experience with Mexico employment law strongly preferred.

● Experience advising HR and business leaders in a fast-paced, matrixed environment.

● Strong communication skills with the ability to present complex legal issues in a clear and practical manner.

● Proactive, collaborative, and able to independently manage a diverse range of matters.

● Business-oriented mindset with sound judgment and a focus on risk mitigation.

Work Experience:

● 5-10 years of related job experience.● Ability to manage multiple projects, work under pressure, and adapt to sudden changes in the work environment.● Ability to work quickly and efficiently.● Excellent verbal, written, people, and diplomacy skills are required.● Experienced in providing leadership to others regarding work related systems, processes, and challenges.● Experienced in strategic management and leadership across company functions directing substantial resources over long time frames.● Experience of interpreting strategy and policy in order to set and deliver objectives.● Experience of planning, managing and organizing resources within short/medium timescales within the overall policy framework.● Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite.● Strong planning and organization skills are required.

Education:

● Juris Doctoral Degree

What We Offer

• Engaging and inclusive culture with employee-led Employee Resource Groups, Veritiv Cultural Alliance, recognition platform, etc.
• Extensive training opportunities, professional development programs, career pathing, and mentorship opportunities.
• Collaborative atmosphere with our customers and suppliers to create healthier, safer and more sustainable communities through our responsible operations and innovative solutions.
• Healthcare benefits, 401k, paid time off and tuition reimbursement.

About Veritiv

Together with its subsidiaries, Veritiv is the leading full-service provider of packaging solutions. Veritiv also provides JanSan, hygiene, print and publishing products and services. Veritiv serves customers in a wide range of industries, through team members around the world helping shape the success of its customers. For more information, visit www.veritiv.com and connect with the Company on LinkedIn.