Kuraray America, Inc.
Associate Counsel, Employment & Litigation
Kuraray America, Inc., Norwalk, Connecticut, us, 06860
Associate Counsel, Employment & Litigation
This role is eligible for our hybrid work model: Two days in-office.Our People & Culture and Legal teams make sure we provide a highly ethical working environment where everyone at Priceline can bring their whole selves to work and deliver their very best every single day. We want you to thrive – to feel safe, supported, valued, and growing to your highest potential!Why this job’s a big deal:
Priceline is looking for an inquisitive and energetic attorney to join our team as Litigation & Employment Counsel to help manage our global litigation and employment matters.This exciting role as a member of Priceline’s dynamic legal team will involve day to day management of litigation and employment matters across both companies, reporting into Priceline’s Vice President, Associate General Counsel & Compliance Officer. This role requires an attorney who is highly strategic, collaborative and analytical, and who possesses a strong passion for litigation and employment law. The ideal candidate will be business-focused and work exceptionally well with partners throughout the organization and with, as applicable, our parent company and sister brands.In this role you will get to:
Support the VP Legal, Associate General Counsel & Compliance Officer in Norwalk, CT or in New York, NY on managing day to day global employment law matters and a wide-ranging litigation docket.Collaborate with our business partners and People & Culture team to support the legal needs of our workforce around the world and provide timely employment law advice.Build relationships with your peer counsels at our sister brands and holding company, and support our team approach to providing first rate legal support to our business teams.In coordination with our P&C Team, build and deliver training to internal partners on a variety of employment legal topics.Assure company compliance with international, federal, state, and local labor and employment laws.Advise on litigation risk and act strategically to prevent costly litigation.Lead all aspects of company’s response to various litigation and administrative proceedings, including as related to contract disputes, intellectual property, labor & employment and other issues; coordinate strategy and approach with our sister brands and parent company, as applicable.Collaborate with our parent company and sister brands on cross-brand employment and litigation matters.Coordinate and orchestrate all formal and informal discovery necessary for litigation, subpoenas and formal requests for information.Manage and instruct outside counsels (litigation, labor or immigration specialists) in various jurisdictions and negotiate directly across the table when outside counsel is not engaged, as applicable.Who you are:
Hold a J.D. from a nationally or internationally-recognized law school.Have a minimum of 2-5 years of legal experience as a qualified attorney, law firm experience required, and preferably some in-house experience.Employment law experience and knowledge required.Litigation experience preferred.Prior experience working directly with partners throughout an organization.Highly strategic and analytical with strong ability to issue-spot, assess and communicate risks, make common-sense decisions in the face of ambiguity, and find flexible/creative solutions to achieve business goals.Ability to balance multiple matters simultaneously and to respond quickly to shifting priorities.Highly motivated and inventive with the ability to work proactively and independently in a fast-paced environment.Excellent judgment, high integrity, and strong verbal and written communication skills, interpersonal skills, and a “can-do” attitude.Flexibility and openness to taking on tasks in new or unfamiliar areas of the law.Adept at adjusting communication styles and reading the room to adjust your approach when leading a cross-departmental project or matter.Strong writing and editing skills and solid social skills.The Right Results, the Right Way is not just a motto at Priceline; it’s a way of life. Unquestionable integrity and ethics is essential.The salary range for this position is $105,000-$130,000.Who we are
WE ARE PRICELINE. Our success as one of the biggest players in online travel is all thanks to our incredible, dedicated team of talented employees. Priceliners are focused on being the best travel deal makers in the world, motivated by our passion to help everyone experience the moments that matter most in their lives.Our culture is unique and inspiring (that’s what our employees tell us). We’re a grown-up, startup. We deliver the excitement of a new venture, without the struggles and chaos that can come with a business that hasn’t stabilized.We’re on the cutting edge of innovative technologies. We keep the customer at the center of all that we do. Our ability to meet their needs relies on the strength of a workforce as diverse as the customers we serve. We bring together employees from all walks of life and we are proud to provide the kind of inclusive environment that stimulates innovation, creativity and collaboration.Priceline is part of the Booking Holdings, Inc. (Nasdaq: BKNG) family of companies, a highly profitable global online travel company with a market capitalization of over $80 billion. Our sister companies include Booking.com, BookingGo, Agoda, Kayak and OpenTable.If you want to be part of something truly special, check us out!Diversity and Inclusion are a Big Deal!
To be the best travel dealmakers in the world, it’s important we have a workforce that reflects the diverse customers and communities we serve. We are committed to cultivating a culture where all employees have the freedom to bring their individual perspectives, life experiences, and passion to work.Priceline is a proud equal opportunity employer. We embrace and celebrate the unique lenses through which our employees see the world. We’d love you to join us and add to our rich mix!
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This role is eligible for our hybrid work model: Two days in-office.Our People & Culture and Legal teams make sure we provide a highly ethical working environment where everyone at Priceline can bring their whole selves to work and deliver their very best every single day. We want you to thrive – to feel safe, supported, valued, and growing to your highest potential!Why this job’s a big deal:
Priceline is looking for an inquisitive and energetic attorney to join our team as Litigation & Employment Counsel to help manage our global litigation and employment matters.This exciting role as a member of Priceline’s dynamic legal team will involve day to day management of litigation and employment matters across both companies, reporting into Priceline’s Vice President, Associate General Counsel & Compliance Officer. This role requires an attorney who is highly strategic, collaborative and analytical, and who possesses a strong passion for litigation and employment law. The ideal candidate will be business-focused and work exceptionally well with partners throughout the organization and with, as applicable, our parent company and sister brands.In this role you will get to:
Support the VP Legal, Associate General Counsel & Compliance Officer in Norwalk, CT or in New York, NY on managing day to day global employment law matters and a wide-ranging litigation docket.Collaborate with our business partners and People & Culture team to support the legal needs of our workforce around the world and provide timely employment law advice.Build relationships with your peer counsels at our sister brands and holding company, and support our team approach to providing first rate legal support to our business teams.In coordination with our P&C Team, build and deliver training to internal partners on a variety of employment legal topics.Assure company compliance with international, federal, state, and local labor and employment laws.Advise on litigation risk and act strategically to prevent costly litigation.Lead all aspects of company’s response to various litigation and administrative proceedings, including as related to contract disputes, intellectual property, labor & employment and other issues; coordinate strategy and approach with our sister brands and parent company, as applicable.Collaborate with our parent company and sister brands on cross-brand employment and litigation matters.Coordinate and orchestrate all formal and informal discovery necessary for litigation, subpoenas and formal requests for information.Manage and instruct outside counsels (litigation, labor or immigration specialists) in various jurisdictions and negotiate directly across the table when outside counsel is not engaged, as applicable.Who you are:
Hold a J.D. from a nationally or internationally-recognized law school.Have a minimum of 2-5 years of legal experience as a qualified attorney, law firm experience required, and preferably some in-house experience.Employment law experience and knowledge required.Litigation experience preferred.Prior experience working directly with partners throughout an organization.Highly strategic and analytical with strong ability to issue-spot, assess and communicate risks, make common-sense decisions in the face of ambiguity, and find flexible/creative solutions to achieve business goals.Ability to balance multiple matters simultaneously and to respond quickly to shifting priorities.Highly motivated and inventive with the ability to work proactively and independently in a fast-paced environment.Excellent judgment, high integrity, and strong verbal and written communication skills, interpersonal skills, and a “can-do” attitude.Flexibility and openness to taking on tasks in new or unfamiliar areas of the law.Adept at adjusting communication styles and reading the room to adjust your approach when leading a cross-departmental project or matter.Strong writing and editing skills and solid social skills.The Right Results, the Right Way is not just a motto at Priceline; it’s a way of life. Unquestionable integrity and ethics is essential.The salary range for this position is $105,000-$130,000.Who we are
WE ARE PRICELINE. Our success as one of the biggest players in online travel is all thanks to our incredible, dedicated team of talented employees. Priceliners are focused on being the best travel deal makers in the world, motivated by our passion to help everyone experience the moments that matter most in their lives.Our culture is unique and inspiring (that’s what our employees tell us). We’re a grown-up, startup. We deliver the excitement of a new venture, without the struggles and chaos that can come with a business that hasn’t stabilized.We’re on the cutting edge of innovative technologies. We keep the customer at the center of all that we do. Our ability to meet their needs relies on the strength of a workforce as diverse as the customers we serve. We bring together employees from all walks of life and we are proud to provide the kind of inclusive environment that stimulates innovation, creativity and collaboration.Priceline is part of the Booking Holdings, Inc. (Nasdaq: BKNG) family of companies, a highly profitable global online travel company with a market capitalization of over $80 billion. Our sister companies include Booking.com, BookingGo, Agoda, Kayak and OpenTable.If you want to be part of something truly special, check us out!Diversity and Inclusion are a Big Deal!
To be the best travel dealmakers in the world, it’s important we have a workforce that reflects the diverse customers and communities we serve. We are committed to cultivating a culture where all employees have the freedom to bring their individual perspectives, life experiences, and passion to work.Priceline is a proud equal opportunity employer. We embrace and celebrate the unique lenses through which our employees see the world. We’d love you to join us and add to our rich mix!
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