Employment Counsel
Company: Thrive Pet Healthcare
Location: Austin
Posted on: January 26, 2023
Job Description:
Thrive Pet Healthcare is currently seeking an experienced
Employment Counsel to join our team. This role will be responsible
for working under the direction of Associate General Counsel -
Labor & Employment to assist with labor and employment matters,
including but not limited to federal and state agency charge
defense (EEOC, DOL, USERRA, etc.), providing counsel on employee
relations matters, preparation and review of employment-related
policies, employment agreements and related documents, engagement
in employment agreement negotiations, and support for inspections
and audits. This role will also work to support general litigation
matters, and may be assigned to support other projects within the
Legal Department on an as needed basis.This position is based in
Austin, TX. Leading with Your Head Understanding business, solving
problems, and making decisions through inclusive contributions of
others
- Assist with the provision of legal support for People
Operations, Benefits and Talent Acquisition teams regarding various
employment issues, including but not limited to employee relations,
disability and religious accommodation, corrective action and
progressive discipline, terminations and reductions in force, wage
and hour compliance, immigration support, background check
escalations, employment authorization issues and application and
hiring process concerns.
- Prepare and review employment agreements working with contract
specialist team, provide advice and counsel to operational leaders
regarding contract terms and negotiation and/or negotiate terms
with employee's counsel directly.
- Engage in alternative dispute resolution, including direct
negotiations with opposing counsel, settlement conferences, and
mediation.
- Conduct interviews and gather information relevant to
prospective and pending employment discrimination and other
administrative matters.
- Maintain current knowledge of relevant substantive and
procedural case law, statutes, and regulations, including ADA,
Title VII, FMLA, USERRA, FLSA, WARN and NLRB.
- Draft and review separation agreements and releases, and other
settlement agreements, as may be appropriate.
- Assist with employment-related policy preparation and
review.
- Assist with preparation and presentation of employment
law-related trainings.
- Perform legal research and assist with other Legal Department
projects and initiatives as needed
- Identify for escalation and escalate matters and issues to more
senior decision makers, as appropriate. Leading with Your Heart
Interpersonal aspect of leading with Emotional Intelligence (EQ),
effective use of influence, working together constructively and
creatively
- Work respectfully with clinical and field staff to gather
necessary information.
- Assist with development, presentation and training on
employment, litigation and compliance matters for various audiences
throughout the Company.
- Communicate difficult or unfavorable news with candor and
sensitivity.
- Be able to take and sustain difficult positions and to test
assumptions or set limits/communicate restrictions without
alienating others.
- Resolve conflicts and solve problems while maintaining positive
relationships with stakeholders across the Company.Leading With
Your Hands The art of bringing people together to leverage their
skills, talents, and knowledge to achieve a common purpose with
greater results
- Support, coordinate and collaborate with team members at
different levels and in different functions throughout the Company
to achieve positive results in employee relations and other
employment-related matters as well as other Legal Department
projects.
- Provide clear and considerate direction to paralegals
supporting functions.
- Work efficiently and collaboratively with outside counsel as
appropriate.
- Perform tasks with a spirit of continuous improvement and
collaborative intent.Key Qualifications:
- A Juris Doctor from a U.S. law school accredited by the
American Bar Association
- Active license to practice law in at least one U.S.
jurisdiction
- A minimum of three to four years of employment law-related
experience, a minimum of one year of experience handling state
and/or federal administrative matters strongly preferred
- A minimum of year of litigation experience preferred
- Excellent communication skills, both written and spoken
- Strong presentation skills
- Meticulous attention to detail and strong organizational
skills
- Ability to handle private, sensitive, and confidential
information appropriately, acting with integrity and
discretion
- Possess excellent critical thinking/problem solving skills
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Keywords: Thrive Pet Healthcare, Austin , Employment Counsel, Other , Austin, Texas
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