Associate General Counsel, Employment

Associate General Counsel - Employment

The businesses of SGS & Co and SGK have united to form Propelis, a go-to-market ecosystem that enables marketers to move their brands forward with greater speed, clarity, and confidence. Our broad range of integrated solutions include brand creative, packaging, print solutions, branded environments, and content production. Services are delivered through our family of brands: SGX, Marks, Equator, Collide, and 5Flow. With a combined legacy spanning more than 150 years, Propelis commences operations with 10,000 employees in 30+ countries, nearly $1 billion in annual sales, and a diverse client base of over 2,000 leading companies.

Position Summary

The role of Associate General Counsel is an integral part of the legal team. The ideal candidate will embrace the diverse issues of varying complexity that the department handles. As the Associate General Counsel, you will provide critical legal counseling and support to global HR Teams on employment law compliance.

Location

Remote, North America

Essential Responsibilities

• Advise global HR teams on all aspects of employment law, including:




• Executive compensation, employment contracts / terms of service / offer letters, terminations/RIFs, severance policy, disputes and litigation, regulatory filings, regional laws, work visas, works councils, ERISA (and benefits generally), TUPE, freelance, furlough, etc.




• Serve as POC to regional HRBPs and COE leads (HR) / liaise with members of legal staff as necessary
• Manage network of outside employment law firms who support the company in employment law compliance; work with Legal Ops on spend strategy
• Establish HR Call Center, In-person regional compliance content and training schedule
• Support CHRO on MIP/SIP development and documentation, employment handbooks, and Compensation Committee materials

Competency Requirements

• Ability to provide practical legal advice to business personnel at all levels of an organization
• Strong working knowledge of corporate, contract and federal laws
• Experience working effectively with senior level management
• Team player who is willing to pitch in wherever needed
• Comfortable and confident in thinking independently and making his/her own decisions
• Ability to quickly and accurately to recognize areas of risk/opportunity
• Excellent communication skills, both speaking and writing
• Creative thinker with strong problem-solving skills
• Works well with both legal and business personnel

Educational & Experience Minimum Requirements

• At least three to six years of legal experience
• Law degree from accredited law school and admitted to a state bar
• Expertise in contract review, negotiation and drafting
• Combination of law firm and in-house experience preferred
• Excellent judgment and insight, attention to detail and ability to work independently
• Ability to devise creative practical solutions to difficult legal/business issues
• Ability to work well with and gain respect of business/project staff
• Excellent written and oral skills
• The ability to work in a fast-paced environment under tight deadlines
• Time flexibility in delivering legal support to offices in different time zones
• Self-motivation and the ability to establish and execute on priorities; creativity, flexibility, and persistence as a problem-solver; and the ability to build consensus around internal initiatives.

Our salary ranges are determined by role, level, and location. The range displayed on each job posting reflects the minimum and maximum target for new hire salaries for the position across all US locations. Within the range, individual pay is determined by work location and additional factors, including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training. Your recruiter can share more about the specific salary range for your preferred location during the hiring process.

This is a remote position in the US. We are open to candidates in various states, with the exception of those residing in the following: AK, DC, DE, ME, NH, NM, OK, HI, MS, MT, NV, NE, ND, SD, VT, WY, WV

Our compensation reflects the cost of labor across several U.S. geographic markets, and we pay differently based on those defined markets. The U.S. pay range for this position is $165,000 - $175,000 annually. Ultimately, in determining pay, we will consider the successful candidate's location, experience, and other job-related factors.

Group benefits currently include a selection of health care plans with prescription drug coverage, dental plan, vision plan, basic and supplemental life insurance, a flexible spending account for medical and dependent care expenses or a health savings account based on plan selection, short/long term disability and 401(k) Savings Plan.

Self-motivation and the ability to establish and execute on priorities; creativity, flexibility, and persistence as a problem-solver; and the ability to build consensus around internal initiatives. (required)
Time flexibility in delivering legal support to offices in different time zones (required)
Ability to devise creative practical solutions to difficult legal/business issues (required)
Expertise in contract review, negotiation and drafting (required)
Law degree from accredited law school and admitted to a state / country bar (required)
Combination of law firm and in-house experience preferred (preferred)
3 - 6 years: Years of legal experience (required)