Employment Counsel

Our Global Support Center/ Corporate Office is in the Energy Corridor- off I10 and N Eldridge.

Address: 1390 Enclave Pkwy, Houston, TX 77077

This is a hybrid position requiring an on-site presence 3 to 4 days per week.

Please note that the number of days on-site can increase based on business needs.

The Employment Counsel is responsible for providing legal counsel and risk assessment regarding employment matters to Sysco Corporation and its sites. Serves as the primary legal support for a variety of business professionals, primarily Human Resources partners. 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 manage compliance and support key initiatives for the overall organization.

30% Provide daily advice and counsel to leave of absence team regarding legal compliance

20% Prepare materials and conduct training for internal business clients on compliance initiatives

20% Direct, manage, and develop strategy for responses to complaints filed with government agencies and other pre-litigation matters

10% Oversee responses to violations of protective covenant agreements

20% Monitor changes in employment legislation and recommend policy updates.

Education Required:

Juris Doctor

Experience Required:

3 years law firm.

Experience Preferred:

In-house (preferred)

Licenses/Certifications Required:

Member of a US State bar in good standing

Skills and Abilities:

Excellent verbal/written communication and interpersonal skills with an ability to provide sound, clear legal advice; creative problem solving; aptitude to work collaboratively; ability to effectively and efficiently manage multiple time-sensitive projects simultaneously; strong leadership skills and client service orientation

Physical Demands:

Reasonable accommodations will be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this job.

Work Environment:

Ability to conduct confidential conference calls/meetings.

Decisions to be made independently without direction or supervision:

Review and enforcement of protective covenants;

Prepare and conduct strategy regarding responses to position statements / other governmental agency matters

Provide guidance to HR and business leaders relating to requests for ADA accommodations

Train HR and monitor compliance

Monitor changes in employment legislation and implement policy updates

Decisions made with review/approval of other individuals/leadership:

Settling cases – needs to go through Delegation of Authority process