Assistant General Counsel, Labor & Employment

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in Canada.

📋 Description

• Oversee the Labor & Employment function for the designated region.

• Offer legal counsel on labor and employment laws to SGS operations in the US and Canada.

• Manage employment-related claims and litigation processes.

• Provide guidance on labor and employment issues pertaining to both US federal and state law.

• Analyze proposed and current legislation, draft legal documents, and evaluate company policies related to labor and employment.

• Consult with management on legal matters, ensuring compliance to safeguard the company from legal risks.

• Collaborate closely with Human Resources, internal business partners, and external law firms.

• Supervise Paralegals in delivering employment/labor-related assistance and responding to subpoenas.

• Execute additional duties as required.

⛳️ Requirements

• Juris Doctor (J.D.) degree from an accredited law school.

• Admission to the New Jersey bar or eligibility for the NJ In-house counsel license.

• 5 to 10 years of experience as a practicing attorney, ideally with a background in both private practice and in-house roles, focusing on US and Canadian labor and employment law.

• Licensed to practice law in New Jersey or at least one state within the United States.

🏝️ Benefits

• 80% coverage for health plans.

• Health, Dental, and Vision insurance.

• Paid time off.

• Eligibility for the RRSP Program.