JOIN OUR TEAM Our mission is simple we make journeys easier and more enjoyable for our customers. We want to lift their spirits by delivering little boosts along the way. We care about our people and our communities and we look for ways to uplift people first. Wherever your journeys going we can help you get there. Legal Counsel Labor & Employment USA____Department LegalPlace Charlotte North Carolina Tempe Arizona or San Antonio TexasType of Employment Permanent Full-timeTHE ROLE Reporting to the Director Labor & Employment USA within our Legal team the Legal Counsel Labor & Employment USA will work alongside the Labor & Employment USA Legal team to assist the organization and its subsidiaries with labor and employment transactional litigation and compliance matters across the country. The position also will work closely with Human Resources professionals across the country as well as other members of the legal team and business partners advising at all levels of the organization. The ideal candidate is proactive self-motivated organized detail-oriented and committed to assisting us meet all of the organizations labor and employment transactional litigation and compliance needs.WHAT YOULL DO Here are just a few ways that youll help make our journey better Provide timely practical and sound legal advice and counseling on a wide range of employment law issues and day-to-day support for the HR teams including recruiting hiring employee relations leaves of absence and accommodations wage and hour internal investigations compensation and benefits and general labor and employment compliance. Support ranges from explaining human resource fundamentals to HR employees to providing detailed analysis of legal risk of proposed actions or inactions.Collaborate with senior Labor & Employment lawyers to develop criteria for Company-wide employment best practices and to ensure compliance with employment laws and regulations.Provide support to senior Labor & Employment lawyers on guidance related to high-level Company transactions strategic and commercial HR initiatives reductions-in-force and contingent workforce issues.Prepare preliminary drafts of contracts policies and procedures and employment-related onboarding and offboarding agreements such as offer letters and separation agreements.Work with senior Labor & Employment lawyers to develop and deploy training on a regular basis to Human Resources employees and management level employees on a range of labor and employment issues.Collaborate with senior Labor & Employment lawyers and local counsel where necessary to advise the HR teams and management on employment issues. Provide support and counsel on investigations assist in development of strategy and respond to claims demand letters administrative complaints audits and other employment-related inquiries. Assist in administrative audits and support other compliance efforts. Strategically and in a cost-effective manner assist in the management of and partnership with local counsel in employment litigation matters including litigation strategy budgets and invoices compliance with outside counsel guidelines and work product. Review and provide support to HR on updating employment policies and procedures across the enterprise and keep them currentcompliant e.g. employment policies and procedures Severance Agreements disciplinary and investigation procedures associate handbooks etc..Assist in implementing employment-related training and compliance tools for the companys use. Assist with monitoring and reporting recent compliance and litigation developments and trends advise senior Labor & Employment lawyers regarding compliance and updates to employment laws and regulations.Perform all other duties and special projects as assigned.WHAT YOULL NEED We want you to join our team Heres what were looking for REQUIREMENTSBar admission and license to practice law in the U.S. member in good standingJOB EXPERIENCEAt least 4 years experience specifically in labor and employment law area of practicePrior experience working in a large law firm preferredEDUCATIONJuris Doctor from an accredited law school. Bar admission and license to practice law in the U.S. member in good standingKNOWLEDGE AND SKILLSAbility to draft documents and policies in a concise manner for non-lawyersMust have advanced breadth and depth of practical and academic knowledge of federal state and municipal labor and employment lawsregulations with proven working knowledge of issues related to the EEOC FLSA FMLA NLRB ADEA ADA Title VII WARN discrimination and equal pay claims.Substantial experience with delivering advice and counsel to business clients such as Human ResourcesExcellent written and verbal communication skillsSelf-motivated and able to quickly troubleshoot issues and provide solutionsAbility to effectively collaborate in a team environment take ownership of projects and demonstrate independence needed to effectively and timely complete projectsExtremely organized strong ability to focus on details demonstrate accuracy maintain a high level of confidentiality and excellent time management skillsAdaptable to changing priorities and ability to thrive in a fast-paced high output environmentTRAVELAbility to travel as neededWHY WORK WITH USOur store and office employment opportunities offer you quick career growth with an international company plus a dynamic work environment that puts people first. Wherever you are in your journey we have a place for you. Here are some of the exciting perks we offer Alimentation Couche-Tard has been named one of the Best Employers in Montreal for 2023Complete benefits packages medical dental etc.Possibility of enrolling in a defined contribution plan with employer contributions or a stock purchase planEmployee discounts in stores and with multiple of our partnersPaid time off plan including vacation sick days and personal daysScholarship program available to the employee and the employees childrenWork in a collaborative dynamic and high performing teamLearning opportunities to develop new skills and to evolve professionally in a fast-growing company Hybrid work.INTERESTED You are only a few clicks away from joining an exceptional company Those interested in this position should apply on our career site.Couche-Tard places great importance on diversity in the workplace and is committed to the principle of employment equity by encouraging applications from underrepresented groups i.e. people with disabilities.We thank all applicants for their interest in this position only those selected will be contacted.LI-PG1 Circle K is an Equal Opportunity Employer.The Company complies with the Americans with Disabilities Act the ADA and all state and local disability laws. Applicants with disabilities may be entitled to a reasonable accommodation under the terms of the ADA and certain state or local laws as long as it does not impose an undue hardship on the Company. Please inform the Companys Human Resources Representative if you need assistance completing any forms or to otherwise participate in the application process.Click below to review information about our companys use of the federal E-Verify program to check work eligibilityIn EnglishIn Spanish