Associate General Counsel, Labor & Employment

The Company is seeking an Associate General Counsel with a focus on Labor and Employment. The successful candidate will serve as a strategic advisor, providing legal counsel on a wide range of labor and employment matters. This includes but is not limited to, employee relations, workplace investigations, employment litigation, labor relations, wage and hour compliance, policy development, and regulatory compliance. The role requires a proactive approach to identifying and mitigating employment-related risks, as well as the ability to develop and implement compliant and scalable employment practices. The ideal candidate will have a Juris Doctor (J.D.) from an accredited law school, be licensed to practice law in at least one U.S. jurisdiction, and have a minimum of 12 years of labor and employment law experience, with a preference for those with a background in manufacturing, industrial products, or construction/building materials. Key responsibilities for this role include serving as a legal advisor to HR and business leaders, leading the management of employment litigation, and providing guidance on labor relations issues. The role also involves overseeing sensitive workplace investigations, monitoring employment law developments, and ensuring the company's compliance with all relevant laws and regulations. The candidate should have a strong background in federal and state employment laws, experience in managing outside counsel, and the ability to influence decision-making at all levels of the organization. The position demands a strategic thinker with exceptional analytical, communication, negotiation, and stakeholder management skills, who can balance legal risk with practical business solutions in a fast-paced, multi-state environment.