RITE AID
Assistant General Counsel, Employment Law
RITE AID, Valley Green, Pennsylvania, United States,
The Assistant General Counsel, Employment Law is responsible for serving as a subject matter expert in Legal on employment related matters including providing advice and counsel to human resources, assisting with employment-related policies, procedures and identifying best practices, partnering with corporate and field human resources on matters, managing and/or supporting employment-related investigations, managing litigated and non-litigated employment disputes, providing support on labor matters as needed and further providing other support within the Legal department as assigned. Frequent independent judgments are essential.
Responsibilities
Work closely with the VP, Employment Law to manage legal needs and requests for advice from human resources.Work directly with Human Resources, business colleagues and leaders both in corporate and in the field and store teams to provide advice, counsel and legal support related to employment and human resources matters.Manage and/or support internal investigations related to employment and human resources issues.Provide support as needed to contracting team related to employment, staffing, consulting and related contracting.Manage non-litigated employment disputes with or without outside counsel.Manage litigation employment disputes and direct strategy with outside counsel.Assist in development and amendment of human resources related policies and procedures as needed.Provide support and advice as assigned on labor matters.Identify opportunities for business improvement and support or lead initiatives to implement such improvements.
EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS
Education Level:
Juris Doctor (Required)
LICENSES/CERTIFICATIONS
Active license to practice law:
Required (as a member in good standing in at least one relevant U.S. state)
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES
Self-directed and able to work with minimal supervision (Required)Ability to work extended hours, weekends, and holidays pursuant with industry demands (Required)Willingness to travel occasionally required (Required)
WORK EXPERIENCE
7 years of experience in an attorney role in a law firm or in-house working on employment matters (Required)Exhibits strong leadership skills, outstanding interpersonal skills, a collaborative style, and experience successfully working across departmental lines to implement new policies, procedures and programs (Required)Ability to exercise considerable judgment, maintain confidentiality, and act in a diplomatic manner (Required)Ability to independently identify, research and resolve issues (Required)Superior interpersonal and presentation skills, with ability to communicate (both in writing and verbally) with internal and external clients at all levels (Required)
The typical starting pay range for this position is between [$136k-$195k], although wages can vary based on experience and geography.
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Responsibilities
Work closely with the VP, Employment Law to manage legal needs and requests for advice from human resources.Work directly with Human Resources, business colleagues and leaders both in corporate and in the field and store teams to provide advice, counsel and legal support related to employment and human resources matters.Manage and/or support internal investigations related to employment and human resources issues.Provide support as needed to contracting team related to employment, staffing, consulting and related contracting.Manage non-litigated employment disputes with or without outside counsel.Manage litigation employment disputes and direct strategy with outside counsel.Assist in development and amendment of human resources related policies and procedures as needed.Provide support and advice as assigned on labor matters.Identify opportunities for business improvement and support or lead initiatives to implement such improvements.
EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS
Education Level:
Juris Doctor (Required)
LICENSES/CERTIFICATIONS
Active license to practice law:
Required (as a member in good standing in at least one relevant U.S. state)
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES
Self-directed and able to work with minimal supervision (Required)Ability to work extended hours, weekends, and holidays pursuant with industry demands (Required)Willingness to travel occasionally required (Required)
WORK EXPERIENCE
7 years of experience in an attorney role in a law firm or in-house working on employment matters (Required)Exhibits strong leadership skills, outstanding interpersonal skills, a collaborative style, and experience successfully working across departmental lines to implement new policies, procedures and programs (Required)Ability to exercise considerable judgment, maintain confidentiality, and act in a diplomatic manner (Required)Ability to independently identify, research and resolve issues (Required)Superior interpersonal and presentation skills, with ability to communicate (both in writing and verbally) with internal and external clients at all levels (Required)
The typical starting pay range for this position is between [$136k-$195k], although wages can vary based on experience and geography.
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