What are the responsibilities and job description for the Associate General Counsel – Labor & Employment position at Jackson Hewitt - Headquarters?
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Bonus based on performance
- Competitive salary
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
- Wellness resources
Jackson Hewitt is seeking an Associate General Counsel – Labor & Employment who will be responsible for advising management and Human Resources leadership on employment matters focused on enhancing our employee experience and protecting the enterprise from legal liability, reviewing and drafting legal agreements, analyzing and counseling management on proposed and existing legislation, preparing and reviewing company policies, and providing training and monitoring designed to ensure legal compliance.
This position is ideal for someone who is ambitious, enjoys problem-solving and operates effectively, whether working independently or in collaborative settings. The candidate should be excited to work among a fun team with diverse experience and skills.
Successful candidates will be afforded opportunities for advancement within the organization and earn highly competitive compensation that reflects Jackson Hewitt’s commitment to developing talent
This is a hybrid position, working three days (Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday) in our Sarasota, FL headquarters and two days (Monday, Friday) with the option to work remotely.
Key responsibilities of the position are listed below:
- Partner with the Human Resources team and provide advice on a wide variety of employment and labor matters including wage and hour compliance, disability accommodations, recruiting/hiring, benefits, discipline, involuntary terminations, leaves of absence, training programs, investigations, managing within the law, and risk assessments.
- Identify issues and provide helpful risk-rated guidance to the business is a critical part of this role. The Associate General Counsel will act as the primary point-of-contact for the legal needs of the Human Resources Department.
- Maintain up-to-date knowledge of employment-related developments in the law at both the state and federal level and proactively promote compliance and work with the organization to mitigate risks.
- Work collaboratively with a broad range of stakeholders and departments throughout Jackson Hewitt to develop and maintain strong working relationships within Legal, HR, Finance, IT, Franchise and Company-Owned Operations and other functional groups.
- Draft and review employment-related agreements and internal policies.
- Effectively resolve threatened or outstanding employment-related litigation matters and establish best practices for prevention of such matters, including engaging with and managing external employment counsel where necessary. The Associate General Counsel will be responsible for keeping the General Counsel and other key executives apprised of material developments and making strategic recommendations in connection with these matters.
Education and Experience:
- Bachelor's Degree; Juris Doctor from a nationally recognized and ABA accredited law school. Florida bar admission or bar admission of another State and become certified as an Authorized In-House Counsel in accordance with the Rules of the Florida Bar.
- Minimum of 5 years of experience practicing employment law. A combination of both law firm and in-house experience is preferred but not a requirement.
- Strong working knowledge of federal and state employment laws and regulations in the areas of civil rights and discrimination, wage and hour, benefits, disability and medical leave, wrongful discharge, and other applicable laws. Direct experience navigating compliance audits and representing (or substantively assisting in representing) parties in federal and state administrative matters, including drafting position statements and negotiating with government entities.
- Exceptional oral and written communication skills, with an ability to deliver clear and concise recommendations to the General Counsel and key Human Resources and other business leaders.
- Strong organizational, project management, and problem solving skills; prioritization and the ability to multi-task, including the ability to pivot in order to meet changed business priorities and expectations, are each important skills for this position.
- The ideal candidate will be a self-motivated and self-directed individual with strong judgment, and someone who is always thinking about better ways of doing things.
- Experience working within a franchise or other business with multi-unit operations is a strong plus but not a requirement. Experience working with retail operations utilizing seasonal employees is also a strong plus.
Competencies:
Team Orientation
- Is a team player with high integrity and reliability
- Has comfort with written and oral communication across a diverse range of stakeholders
- Demonstrates strong listening skills and actively participates in group settings
- Identifies and empathizes with team member needs and highly values the time of her/himself and others
Initiative Taker
- Has intellectual curiosity: thinks beyond the question asked and anticipates the next level an analysis
- Can quickly recognize the “so what” of a problem
- Thrives in fast-moving environments (i.e., multi-tasks, stays organized, communicates frequently)
- Attempts to solve problems, overcome obstacles, and move initiatives forward, independently as much as possible
Diverse Skillset
- Demonstrates quantitative, problem-solving, and analytical mindset
- Possesses excellent verbal, written and presentation skills
- Shows a balanced combination of technical and interpersonal skills
What You Will Get If You Join Us
- Competitive Salary Bonus
- Unlimited Paid Time Off 12 Paid Holidays
- Fidelity 401k Match
- Medical, Dental, Vision, EAP, Supplemental, Life, STD, LTD, HSA, FSA, Commuter
- Wellness activities throughout the year
- Parental Leave, Elder Care Leave, Volunteer Time Off
- Education Assistance (Reimbursement) Program
- Employee Referral Program
- Pet Insurance
- Company Celebrations, Appreciation Events, and Team Building
- Business casual dress with jeans daily
- Innovative culture with an open and collaborative environment
- Many opportunities to develop core and new skillsets and have a stake in your own success
- Freedom to create your best work and make a visible impact on the organization
Start a career and Get More in Return®. Jackson Hewitt offices are working hard for the hardest working, and we are on a mission to completely change the way our customers engage with their taxes. At Jackson Hewitt, you’ll find work that works for you and adds up. We’ve got flexibility, career development opportunities, and a chance to work in your neighborhood. We have a passion for our employees and our customers. We appreciate our corporate and local office team members, and we recognize our employees are our greatest asset. Since we are one of the nation's largest retailers with nearly 5,500 locations, you can be assured we've got your back. Whether you are looking for a side gig, seasonal job, part-time, or full-time Jackson Hewitt has opportunities in its corporate and retail office locations.
Flexible work from home options available.
Salary : $165,000 - $175,000
