Assistant General Counsel – Labor & Employment

Description

At Textron Systems, we are Pushing Past Possible.We defend, protect, and support our customers around the world through courageous thinking and continuous evolution. We strive to be the customer’s greatest ally because they put their lives on the line every day – and we never forget what we owe them.

This is a great opportunity to join a cutting-edge, global, multi-industry company that is a recognized leader in the aerospace and defense sector. We are looking for a motivated attorney with 5 to 10 years of labor and employment experience who is interested in taking the next step in their career. In this position, you will serve as key partner to human resources personnel and leaders on employment and labor law matters.

As part of the Textron Systems Legal Department, you will be part of a dedicated and diverse team of in-house attorneys and professionals. You will work closely with business stakeholders to mitigate risk, anticipate and favorably resolve employment issues, and help ensure compliance with global, federal and local employment and labor laws. In this position, you will report to Textron System’s Deputy General Counsel and work closely with numerous business leaders and personnel across the Company.

As our Assistant General Counsel, you will:

• Serve as a trusted legal advisor on labor and employment matters with a high degree of integrity.

• Provide timely, practical, and business-oriented legal advice on a range of labor and employment issues, including hiring, performance management, employee relations, personnel policies and handbooks, leaves of absence and accommodations, discrimination and harassment, wage and hour, internal investigations, discipline and termination, compensation, benefits, and privacy.

• Collaborate with stakeholders to develop and implement a variety of workplace policies, employee training and employment-related templates and agreements.

• Investigate and respond to claims, demand letters, administrative complaints, audits, and other employment-related inquiries.

• Represent the Company in investigations and mediations before administrative agencies including the EEOC, DOL, NLRB, and equivalent state bodies.

• Manage employment related litigation, including responding to attorney demand letters, effectively negotiating resolution of claims, and making recommendations to Human Resources and senior management on corrective action.

• Critically supervise and manage outside counsel to ensure high-quality, cost-effective service through developing and monitoring budgets and oversight of outside counsel on employment litigation matters.

• Support the human resources benefits team in review and response to appeals under qualified and non-qualified benefit plans.

• Conduct/oversee internal audits to support compliance, such as classification reviews and management of leaves of absence.

• Collaborate with local outside counsel to advise Human Resources and management on international employment issues.

• Advise and assist Human Resources and management to ensure compliance with U.S. federal executive orders, Office of Federal Contract Compliance Programs (OFCCP) regulations, the Service Contract Act, and other Government Contract related obligations.

• Work collaboratively with other Legal Department attorneys and teams as needed.

Qualifications

The education and experience required for success in this role include:

• J.D. and membership in good standing with a U.S. State bar.

• 5-10 years of legal experience involving labor and/or employment matters while working in a law firm or corporate legal department.

• Familiarity with employment laws and related regulations, including Title VII discrimination laws, ADA, ADEA/OWBPA, FMLA, FLSA, WARN Act, USERRA, NLRA, SCA, etc. Familiarity with federal and international privacy law

• Expertise in labor arbitrations, labor board proceedings, and collective bargaining.

• Knowledge of global anti-corruption and privacy laws, including particularly the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act, GDPR, and equivalent laws preferred.

• Working knowledge of OSHA regulations and equivalent laws preferred.

• Experience working within the aerospace and defense industry or with government contractors preferred.

The skills you will need to bring to the role:

• Good strategic thinking and business acumen. Ability to quickly analyze and propose a course of action.

• Exceptional problem-solving skills.

• Ability to effectively manage multiple assignments simultaneously.

• Ability to effectively build/ maintain strong relationships by inspiring trust and confidence throughout the organization, and by delivering quality results on time and in a highly ethical and professional manner.

• Ability to work cooperatively with other attorneys and employees, and to be a team player with an open, mature and positive personality who is willing to share and communicate information effectively.

• Proactive approach to identifying and resolving issues in collaboration with stakeholders.

Here are some other things you should know:

• You need to be willing to travel up to 25% of the time.

• This position is based in Hunt Valley, MD and working from the office is expected.

• Positions is FLSA exempt.

• The applicant must be a U.S. citizen or permanent resident alien, with the ability to obtain and maintain a security clearance.

• Salary is competitive and includes annual incentive compensation and other significant benefits.

• You should be open to future career development opportunities within Textron, including at other business unit locations.

How We Care

At Textron Systems, our talented people make us successful.We promote an inclusive environment where we value individuality, differences, and unique perspectives.

Our Company is committed to offering employees opportunities to grow and develop. Our benefits and compensation packages are designed to help our talented employees excel and achieve their goals, so they can make a difference every day in and outside of the workplace. Below are just a few examples!

- Flexible Work Schedules

- Education Assistance

- Employee Resource Groups (ERGs)

- Career Development & Training Opportunities

- Wellness Program (including Fitness Reimbursement)

- Medical, Dental, Vision & 401(K) with Company Funding

- Paid Parental Leave

Are you a Military Veteran?

Textron's products and services are trusted everyday by those who protect our country.We are dedicated to hiring these Veterans and aim to translate their skills to make an impact on our Company.

EEO Statement

Textron is committed to providing Equal Opportunity in Employment, to all applicants and employees regardless of, race, color, religion, gender, age, national origin, military status, veteran status, handicap, physical or mental disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any other characteristic protected by law.

Applicants selected will be subject to a government security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements, including US Citizenship, for access to classified information.

Recruiting Company: Textron Systems
Primary Location: US-Maryland-Hunt Valley
Job Function: Legal
Schedule: Full-time
Job Level: Individual Contributor
Job Type: Experienced
Shift: First Shift
Travel: Yes, 25 % of the Time
Job Posting: 08/07/2024, 2:17:26 PM
Job Number: 326535