Senior Counsel, Labor & Employment

Stellenbeschreibung Are You Ready to Make It Happen at Mondelēz International? Join our Mission to Lead the Future of Snacking. Make It Matter. The Senior Counsel, Labor & Employment role supports the business on all aspects of labor and employment related advice, including HR counseling and employee relations matters, as well as providing support to the Chief Counsel, Labor, Employment & Total Rewards on employment and traditional labor matters. Role is based out of East Hanover, NJ Main Responsibilities: The position's responsibilities include advising on a wide range of labor and employment matters arising out of and affecting the employees of the U.S. Business Unit of Mondelēz International, Inc. Brings expertise in employment law, including significant experience in counseling, labor relations, and the handling of employment related disputes and litigation. Manage employment-related matters, which will include day-to-day advice on all employment law and traditional labor issues, handling claims, and charges filed at Federal and State agencies, and managing the defense of employment-related lawsuits. Keep management abreast of significant employment decisions, legislation and governmental regulations that may affect company’s business or policy. Manage litigation and employment issues in a manner that protects the best interests of the Company, as well as the integrity, reputation, assets, officers, and employees, while ensuring that the Company operates in compliance with the laws. Provide timely and strategic ongoing employee relations, labor, ADA, FMLA, RIF, harassment, acquisitions, facilities closings, union contract obligations, employment policy and related advice on large variety of situations/issues to minimize later challenges and potential claims. Assist in structure/strategy/communications for workforce reductions, including the review, analysis, and adjustment of plans to ensure compliance with applicable employment laws, with the goal of minimizing the risk of subsequent legal challenges and adverse publicity. Provide advice on individual employee separations, which may include review of performance management or investigation documents; drafting of documents; drafting of separation agreements; counsel to management and HR personnel; negotiation with employees’ attorneys or agencies at which claims are pending. Conduct or support investigations of employee malfeasance, harassment, retaliation, and other claims; provide advice and counsel as investigation progresses, including recommended solutions/outcomes. Provide counsel and guidance for the defense and resolution of employment lawsuits filed against the company. Manage docket of EEO charges, arbitrations, OFCCP and other administrative claims toward optimal resolution. Manage outside counsel or personally respond to charges and requests from the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission, and other federal and state agencies with respect to employment charges and claims. Manage outside counsel or personally represent company at hearings and arbitrations; present written Company position, write briefs, facilitate and/or negotiate settlements; conduct or facilitate mediation or other ADR approaches if appropriate. Manage and partner with external employment law firm within budget. Track key legislative proposals and communicate developments and implications to management and HR as appropriate. Provide timely client information and update to ensure compliance with changing regulatory, statutory, or best practice guidelines. Support OFCCP-related compliance, which may include AAP development, OFCCP audits, negotiation of settlements with OFCCP if needed. Communicate and ensure compliance with new OFCCP regulations. Support Labor Relations during contract negotiations and with interpretation of labor contracts with numerous local unions across the Manufacturing and Logistics networks. Defend charges filed at National Labor Relations Board, either through personal representation or through outside counsel. Conduct or arrange educational and/or preventive training sessions and ensure compliance with State and other legal HR training mandates. Partner with HR and Compensation to ensure compliance with Federal FLSA and State wage-hour laws and regulations. Partner with Chief Counsel, Labor, Employment & Total Rewards as needed to ensure appropriate handling of benefits issues in various employee situations. Required Experience: 5 years of law firm or in-house experience; in-house experience strongly preferred. 5 years of experience and proven track record in employment practice in both the dispute resolution and employment counseling arenas. Significant law firm, in-house, agency and/or CPG company experience preferred. Excellent Communication (Written & Oral) Able to interact with stakeholders and leaders in a highly matrixed yet collaborative organization. Required Education: Degree required: Juris Doctorate from an accredited U.S. law school or its foreign equivalent. Preferred Education: Admitted to practice law in the State of New Jersey, or eligible to apply for and secure a New Jersey in-house license. Travel: Occasional travel to other work locations, as needed. The base salary range for this position is $141,000 to $246,750; the exact salary depends on several factors such as experience, skills, education, and budget. In addition to base salary, this position is eligible for participation in a highly competitive bonus program with possibility for overachievement based on performance and company results and eligibility to participate in our long-term incentive program. In addition, Mondelez International offers the following benefits: health insurance, wellness and family support programs, life and disability insurance, retirement savings plans, paid leave programs, education related programs, paid holidays and vacation time. Some of these benefits have eligibility requirements. Many of these benefits are subsidized or fully paid for by the company. Steht Umzugsbeihilfe zur Verfügung? Es wird keine Umzugsunterstützung angeboten Geschäftsbereich Zusammenfassung Die Vereinigten Staaten sind der größte Markt in der Familie von Mondelēz International, mit einer großen Mitarbeiterzahl und hohem Volumen in der Fertigung. Hier produzieren wir die Lieblingsprodukte vieler Haushalte, um Verbraucher mit dem richtigen Snack zum richtigen Zeitpunkt und auf die richtige Art und Weise hergestellt zu versorgen. Wir haben in den gesamten USA Büros, Vertriebs-, Fertigungs- und Distributionsstandorte, um sicherzustellen, dass Verbraucher unsere Klassiker, darunter Marken wie Oreo und Chips Ahoy! Kekse, Ritz, Wheat Thins und Triscuit Cracker und Swedish Fish und Sour Patch Kids Süßwarenprodukte überall im Land in ihrer Nähe finden. Mondelēz Global LLC ist ein Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action-Arbeitgeber. Alle qualifizierten Bewerber und Bewerberinnen werden ohne Rücksicht auf ihre ethnische Herkunft, Hautfarbe, Religion, Geschlecht, sexuelle Orientierung, Geschlechtsidentität, Staatsangehörigkeit, Behinderungen, geschützten Veteranenstatus oder andere gesetzlich geschützte Merkmale berücksichtigt. Bewerber und Bewerberinnen, die für die Teilnahme am Bewerbungsprozess eine Unterkunft benötigen, können sich an Tel.: 847-943-5460 wenden, um Hilfestellung zu erhalten. Stellentyp Regulär Legal Business Growth Partners and Services Legal Bei Mondelēz International sehen wir es als unsere Aufgabe, Menschen mit dem richtigen Snack zum richtigen Zeitpunkt und auf die richtige Art und Weise hergestellt zu versorgen. Das bedeutet, eine breite Palette an köstlichen, qualitativ hochwertigen Snacks zu liefern, die die wichtigen Momente des Lebens bereichern, hergestellt mit nachhaltigen Zutaten und Verpackungen, bei denen sich die Verbraucher gut fühlen können. Wir haben ein reichhaltiges Portfolio mit starken Marken – sowohl global als auch lokal. Darunter befinden sich viele bekannte Marken wie Oreo, belVita und LU im Segment Kekse; Cadbury Dairy Milk, Milka und Toblerone im Segment Schokolade; Sour Patch Kids Candy und Trident Kaugummi. Wir sind stolz, weltweit bei Keksen, Schokolade und Süßwaren auf Platz 1 zu sein sowie auf Platz 2 bei Gummi- und Geleeartikeln. Unsere 80.000 exzellenten Fachkräfte und Macher sind in Betriebe in mehr als 80 Länder verteilt und verkaufen unsere Produkte in über 150 Ländern auf der ganzen Welt. Sie wollen wachsen und nur mit ihnen können wir unsere Ziele und Werte leben. Wir sind eine diverse Gemeinschaft, die etwas bewegen kann; und das schnell. Werde Teil unserer Gemeinschaft und Mach’s zu deinem Moment!

Salary : $141,000 - $246,750