Assistant General Counsel, Labor & Employment
The Assistant General Counsel, Labor & Employment at SGS will oversee labor and employment legal matters for the North American region. This role involves providing legal advice on issues such as discrimination, sexual harassment, health and safety, hiring and termination, and other aspects of employee rights and responsibilities. The position is integral to ensuring compliance with labor laws and mitigating legal risks within the organization.
Key responsibilities include counseling on U.S. federal and state employment laws, including FLSA, FMLA, ADA, ADEA, EPA, Title VII, OFCCP, and EEOC compliance. The role also involves advising on Canadian federal and provincial laws such as ESA, HRA, and AODA. Managing employment claims and litigation, handling complaints from agencies like the EEOC and DOL in the U.S., and HRA in Canada are also part of the duties. Additionally, the position requires analyzing legislation, preparing legal documents, reviewing company policies related to labor and employment, and collaborating with Human Resources and external law firms to manage litigation outcomes and implement cost controls.
Candidates must possess a J.D. degree from an accredited law school and be admitted to the New Jersey bar or eligible for a New Jersey in-house counsel license. A minimum of 5 to 10 years of experience as a practicing attorney, preferably with both private practice and in-house experience specializing in U.S. and Canadian labor and employment law, is required. Strong analytical, problem-solving, interpersonal, negotiation, and legal reasoning skills are essential, along with excellent oral and written communication abilities. The role also demands the capacity to work effectively with others, manage issues independently with minimal supervision, and possess strong organizational skills.
The expected salary range for this position is $125,000 to $175,000 annually, depending on skills, experience, and qualifications. SGS offers a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, and vision insurance, life insurance, employee assistance programs, a 401(k) plan with company match, online training courses, tuition reimbursement, paid time off, and family leave.
SGS is the world's leading testing, inspection, and certification company, recognized as the global benchmark for sustainability, quality, and integrity. With a network of 2,600 offices and laboratories and a workforce of 99,600 employees, SGS operates worldwide to enable a better, safer, and more interconnected world. Joining SGS means becoming part of a team committed to excellence and continuous improvement in a dynamic and supportive environment.