Assistant General Counsel Job at Sysco Payroll, Division of Sysco Resources Services, LLC, Houston, TX

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  • Sysco Payroll, Division of Sysco Resources Services, LLC
  • Houston, TX

Job Description

The Assistant General Counsel is responsible for providing legal counsel and risk assessment regarding employment matters to Sysco Corporation and its sites covering all aspects of the business located in California. Serves as the primary legal support for a variety of business professionals, primarily Human Resources partners, and other senior management, company executives and/or leadership of key functions. Manages and selects outside counsel and develops strategies for employment litigation at various sites in California. Directs pre-litigation employment matters and responses to complaints received by opposing counsel and government agencies. Partners with leadership of key site functions, including Human Resources, Sales, Operations, Finance, Safety and Compliance, to support key initiatives for the overall organization. Responsibilities include providing daily advice and counsel regarding legal compliance and risk avoidance; directing, managing, and developing strategy for respective legal matters; managing outside counsel fees and costs to maintain efficiency; directing, managing, and developing strategy for responses to complaints filed with government agencies and other pre-litigation matters; participating in cross-functional teams to provide legal guidance and to support the development and execution of enterprise-wide initiatives, policies and strategies; preparing materials and conducting training for internal business clients regarding strategic initiatives and other relevant legal matters. The candidate must have a strong background in California wage and hour laws and employment litigation, including California PAGA and class action matters, and must have a California bar license. Education/Experience required includes Juris Doctorate from an accredited law school, California bar license, and 5+ years legal experience including practicing and litigating at a law firm and in-house. Skills required include excellent verbal/written communication and interpersonal skills, creative problem solving, ability to work collaboratively, ability to manage multiple time-sensitive projects, strong leadership skills, and client service orientation. The role requires high energy, ability to multitask, and handle stress positively. The work environment includes confidential conference calls/meetings and reasonable accommodations for disabilities.

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