About Us
Who we are:
Samsonite is the worldwide leader in superior travel bags, luggage, and accessories combining notable style with the latest design technology and the utmost attention to quality and durability. For more than 100 years, Samsonite has leveraged its rich heritage to create unparalleled products that fulfill the travel lifestyle needs of conscious movers everywhere. With a portfolio of brands including Samsonite, Tumi, American Tourister, High Sierra, Gregory, eBags, Hartmann, and Lipault Paris, our products are sold in over 100 countries in North America, Asia, Europe and Latin America through our company-operated retail store, websites and a variety of retail partners.
Job Description
Your role at Samsonite:
As a part of a small and collegial legal team you will be the primary legal contact for the Human Resources department. In this role you will oversee employment related matters primarily for the Samsonite Group’s Americas region and from time to time, provide employment law and executive compensation support on projects for other regions and the Group’s corporate function. You will work directly with all members of the Human Resources department across the Samsonite Group’s family of brands and with other internal clients throughout the organization. The role is also responsible for advising, and liaising with, the Group’s Risk Department in connection with the management of workers’ compensation related claims, disputes, and litigation.
In addition to these responsibilities, you will be responsible for a wide range of matters such as drafting, reviewing and negotiating contracts; identifying and advising internal clients on a variety of legal issues, managing litigation and administrative matters; and providing general legal support to company stakeholders throughout the U.S. and Canada.
You will work on-site 4 days per week with the opportunity to work remotely one day per week.
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What We Value
At Samsonite, we do more than create the bags that move with our consumer, we inspire and celebrate the moments that move them. We believe we have a responsibility to the world in how we operate, the products we sell, the communities where we live and work, and how we treat the people we employ. We're as diverse as travel itself, and like travel, your journey with Samsonite presents the opportunity to be a part of something bigger and explore your passions. This is why we offer various paths for professionals and celebrate the knowledge and skills they bring to our team. We are committed to a respectful workplace that allows our team members to bring their best selves to the workplace daily.
Samsonite is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to promoting and maintaining a work environment in which all applicants, associates, customers, and other individuals are treated with dignity and respect free from unlawful harassment, discrimination, or retaliation.