Associate General Counsel, Litigation

The purpose of this position is to assist in the management of all labor and employment disputes impacting the company. This role is responsible for supervising labor and employment matters, to include pre-litigation, administrative (i.e., EEOC, DOL, etc.), litigation, and immigration issues, as well as advising the business on labor and employment questions as they arise. This role will embrace and support these efforts by working to resolve disputes as appropriate through negotiation, arbitration or litigation. This will include managing all phases of labor and employment litigation matters from the investigation, pleadings and discovery through the pre-trial, trial, settlement and appeal processes. Primary areas of focus to include: managing litigation including conferring with outside counsel, developing litigation strategy, determining settlement value, and facilitating outside counsel in responding to discovery requests, analyzing and responding to or drafting demand letters, cease and desist letters, and other similar correspondence, facilitating compliance with regulatory requirements, and responding to or assisting in the response to regulatory complaints. Responsible for litigation management, including oversight of outside counsel, developing and implementing litigation strategy on labor and employment litigation matters and working with various business units to provide risk assessments and reduce litigation exposureAssist in the direction and management of a complex and varied litigation portfolio, including affirmative and defensive litigations and administrative proceedingsCoordinate litigation discovery, including litigation hold compliance, collection of responsive documents, interviews, depositions, interrogatories, etc.Where necessary, conducting internal investigations and fact development, including working with witnessesProvide pre-litigation counseling and handle dispute resolution negotiationsRespond to demand letters and agency matters, including government-initiated inquiries and auditsDevelop strategies and implement plans to resolve any disputes involving the companyAssist with selecting, retaining and managing outside counsel, establish and manage budgets and control costsAdvise company management as necessary with respect to litigation matters, including with respect to loss reservesProvide training and education regarding labor and employment matters across the organization, as neededWork in close partnership with colleagues in the Legal Department and business partners across the company, to achieve good business and legal results and facilitate smart risk-takingIdentify trends and emerging issues, and analyze new legislation, regulations and court decisions impacting the company’s operationsContribute to Legal team efforts to improve internal process and efficiencyInstruct and supervise paralegals in preparing subpoena responses, discovery, correspondence, and other documentsModel behaviors that support the company’s common purpose; ensure guests and team members are supported at the highest levelEnsure all activities are in compliance with rules, regulations, policies, and proceduresPerform other duties as required.