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DIVISION:

Corporate

POSITION SUMMARY

The Associate General Counsel reports to the Chief Legal Officer and will serve as a legal subject matter expert in Employment Law. The ideal candidate will have experience in employment law, preferably in a corporate setting, and will be well-versed in federal and state labor regulations, policies, and best practices. The in-house employment attorney will be responsible for drafting, reviewing, and negotiating employment contracts and agreements, advising on employee relations and compliance issues, conducting investigations and trainings, and representing the company in litigation and arbitration.

This position is located on-site at our Corporate Headquarters in Appleton, WI and is not open to remote work. Relocation assistance will be considered for candidates not in the Appleton, WI area.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

• Draft, review, and negotiate employment contracts, agreements, policies, handbooks, and other documents related to employment matters.
• Advise management and human resources on various employment-related issues, such as hiring, termination, discipline, compensation, benefits, leaves, accommodations, discrimination, harassment, retaliation, and whistleblowing.
• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local labor laws and regulations, such as EEO, ADA, FMLA, FLSA, NLRA, OSHA, and WARN.
• Conduct internal investigations and audits on employment-related matters and prepare reports and recommendations.
• Develop and deliver trainings and presentations on employment law topics to management and employees.
• Represent the company in employment litigation and arbitration, including responding to complaints, discovery requests, motions, and subpoenas, and attending hearings, depositions, mediations, and settlements.
• Monitor and update the company on the latest developments and trends in employment law and best practices.
• Manage and coordinate with outside counsel and vendors as needed
• Live our values of High Performance, Caring Relationships, Strategic Foresight, and Entrepreneurial Spirit
• Find A Better Way by championing continuous improvement and quality control efforts to identify opportunities to innovate and improve efficiency, accuracy, and standardization
• Continuously learn and develop self professionally
• Support corporate efforts for safety, government compliance, and all other company policies & procedures
• Travel +/-10% of time as required
• Perform other related duties as required and assigned

QUALIFICATIONS

• Juris Doctor (JD) degree from an accredited law school.

• License to practice law in any state.

• 13 years of experience in employment law, preferably in a corporate setting.

• Excellent knowledge of federal and state labor laws and regulations.

• Strong drafting, negotiation, communication, and analytical skills.

• Ability to work independently and collaboratively with various stakeholders.

• High ethical standards and professionalism.

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and legal research tools.

U.S. Venture requires that a team member have and maintain authorization to work in the country in which the role is based. In general, U.S. Venture does not sponsor candidates for nonimmigrant visas or permanent residency unless based on business need. 

U.S. Venture will not accept unsolicited resumes from recruiters or employment agencies. In the absence of an executed recruitment Master Service Agreement, there will be no obligation to any referral compensation or recruiter fee. In the event a recruiter or agency submits a resume or candidate without an agreement, U.S. Venture shall reserve the right to pursue and hire those candidate(s) without any financial obligation to the recruiter or agency. Any unsolicited resumes, including those submitted to hiring managers, shall be deemed the property of U.S. Venture.

U.S. Venture believes in second chance employment. Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction history will be considered regardless of their arrest or conviction history, consistent with all federal, state, local Fair Chance laws including but not limited to Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance, the California Fair Chance Act.

U.S. Venture is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to inclusion and diversity. We take affirmative action to ensure equal opportunity for all applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity or expression, marital status, age, national origin, disability, veteran status, genetic information, or other protected characteristic. If you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability, you may call Human Resources at (920) 739-6101.