Associate Counsel, Employment Practices

Allied Universal, North America's leading security and facility services company, provides rewarding careers that give you a sense of purpose. While working in a dynamic, diverse and inclusive workplace, you will be part of a team that fuels a culture that will reflect in our communities and customers we serve. We offer medical, dental and vision coverage, life insurance, retirement plan, employee assistance programs, company discounts, perks and more for most full-time positions!

Allied Universal is hiring a Associate Counsel, Employment Practices. The Associate Counsel - Employment Practices role is responsible for responding to and managing assigned administrative charges and attorney threats.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Draft Statements of Position in response to allegations raised by investigative agencies

• Respond to agency requests for additional information

• Prep witnesses and attend fact finding conferences

• Attend and represent the company at mediations

• Respond to attorney threats of litigation

• Negotiate settlements when necessary

• Counsel and advise Human Resources and field personnel on employment law issues

• Perform other duties as needed to support Labor and Employment legal function

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Law degree from an accredited law school and admission to the bar in any jurisdiction

• Minimum of three (3) years of employment law experience

• Advanced oral and written communication skills

• Ability to interface and communicate effectively with a large number of diverse internal groups, including all levels of employees, in-house legal counsel, external legal counsel, customers, government agency officials, consultants, and vendors

• Strong organizational, analytical, and writing skills, including attention to detail and a self-driven problem-solving mindset

• Ability to work independently, as well as in team situations

• High integrity, strong work ethic, customer-centric and able to handle multiple, simultaneous projects with attention to detail

• Ability to drive deliverables and influence both internal and external customers in a team setting

BONUS QUALIFICATIONS (NOT REQUIRED):

• Previous national employment law experience

• Prior experience in the security industry or other regulated industry

BENEFITS:

• Medical, dental, vision, basic life, AD&D, and disability insurance

• Enrollment in our company's 401(k)plan, subject to eligibility requirements

• Eight paid holidays annually, five sick days, and four personal days

• Vacation time offered at an accrual rate of 3.08 hours biweekly. Unused vacation is only paid out where required by law.

Allied Universal is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race/ethnicity, age, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, genetic information, disability, protected veteran status or relationship/association with a protected veteran, or any other basis or characteristic protected by law. For more information: www.aus.com

If you have any questions regarding Equal Employment Opportunity, Affirmative Action, Diversity and Inclusion, have difficulty using the online system and require an alternate method to apply, or require an accommodation at any time during the recruitment and/or employment process, please contact our local Human Resources department. To find an office near you, please visit: www.aus.com/offices.