What are the responsibilities and job description for the SR. CORPORATE COUNSEL-EMPLOYMENT COMPLIANCE (HYBRID-CHARLOTTE, NC) position at Compass Group Careers?
Pay Grade: 18
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Job Summary:
Compass Group, the world’s largest contract foodservice company, is seeking a Senior Corporate Counsel - Employment Compliance to join its dynamic Legal Department at the U.S. headquarters in Charlotte, NC. This position offers excellent opportunities for career advancement and professional growth, allowing the successful candidate to play a pivotal role in shaping the company’s legal strategy. Reporting directly to the Senior Corporate Counsel, the Senior Corporate Counsel will act as a key legal advisor, balancing the company’s commercial goals with labor and employment compliance regulations.
Responsibilities:
- Provide strategic and commercial legal counsel on a wide range of complex employment law matters on a wide variety of topics, including, but in no way limited to, wage and hour, living and prevailing wage, leave of absences, paid sick leave, immigration support, work authorization, and workplace safety.
- Collaborate closely with senior leadership and business unit heads to align legal strategies with business
- Monitor and assess changes in employment laws and regulations, providing proactive guidance to minimize legal risks and ensure compliance.
- Assist with government contracting and compliance matters, as necessary.
- Draft, develop and implement legal policies, procedures, guidance, and communications related to employment and labor compliance.
- Support other compliance initiatives as directed by the Assistant General Counsel, including risk management, training, and internal audits.
- Cultivate relationships with external legal counsel as needed and manage outside counsel in employment-related matters.
- Assist in providing day-to-day management and oversight of the employment compliance legal group, including volume management, associate/employee support, and project maintenance.
Qualifications:
- Juris Doctor (JD) from an ABA-accredited law school and admission to a state bar.
- A minimum of 5-7 years of relevant experience in labor and employment law, preferably in both a law firm and in-house corporate environment.
- Extensive experience in labor and employment law, including wage and hour laws, prevailing wage, and other labor regulations.
- Familiarity with California employment law required.
- Familiarity with government contracting and compliance is a plus.
- Strong analytical skills with the ability to read, interpret, and apply complex legal documents, laws, and regulations.
- Demonstrated ability to anticipate legal risks and develop proactive legal strategies to mitigate those risks.
- Excellent communication and negotiation skills, with the ability to influence and partner with business leaders at all levels.
- Strong organizational skills, with the ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines in a fast-changing environment.
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Compass Group is an equal opportunity employer. At Compass, we are committed to treating all Applicants and Associates fairly based on their abilities, achievements, and experience without regard to race, national origin, sex, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other classification protected by law.
Qualified candidates must be able to perform the essential functions of this position satisfactorily with or without a reasonable accommodation. Disclaimer: this job post is not necessarily an exhaustive list of all essential responsibilities, skills, tasks, or requirements associated with this position. While this is intended to be an accurate reflection of the position posted, the Company reserves the right to modify or change the essential functions of the job based on business necessity. We will consider for employment all qualified applicants, including those with a criminal history (including relevant driving history), in a manner consistent with all applicable federal, state, and local laws, including the City of Los Angeles’ Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, and the New York Fair Chance Act. We encourage applicants with a criminal history (and driving history) to apply.
Compass Corporate maintains a drug-free workplace.
Applications are accepted on an ongoing basis.
Associates at Corporate are offered many fantastic benefits.
- Medical
- Dental
- Vision
- Life Insurance/ AD
- Disability Insurance
- Retirement Plan
- Paid Time Off
- Paid Parental Leave
- Holiday Time Off (varies by site/state)
- Personal Leave
- Associate Shopping Program
- Health and Wellness Programs
- Discount Marketplace
- Identity Theft Protection
- Pet Insurance
- Commuter Benefits
- Employee Assistance Program
- Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)
Associates may also be eligible for paid and/or unpaid time off benefits in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws. For positions in Washington State, Maryland, or to be performed Remotely, click here for paid time off benefits information.
Req ID: 1412464
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