Associate General Counsel
APL Logistics
full-time
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Location: Arizona • 🇺🇸 United States
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💰 $136,750 - $195,100 per year
Job Level
JuniorMid-Level
About the role
- Advise the General Counsel and executive leadership on employment law risks, compliance, and litigation strategy.
- Lead enterprise-wide legal initiatives related to labor and employment, including policy development, investigations, and dispute resolution.
- Challenge facts and evidence at their own discretion and exhibit excellent judgment in high-pressure situations.
- Work with Human Resources to develop and implement employment policies across jurisdictions and ensure alignment with global regulatory frameworks.
- Identify and mitigate legal risks related to employment practices, compensation, benefits, and workplace safety.
- Partner with HR and Compliance teams to conduct audits, investigations, and training programs; represent the company in regulatory inquiries and employment-related litigation.
- Supervise and mentor junior legal professionals and lead legal workstreams in enterprise-wide change management and strategic initiatives.
- Develop and manage legal workflows, reporting systems, and knowledge management tools; oversee legal support for restructures and M&A due diligence.
- Build relationships with internal stakeholders and external counsel, and provide thought leadership to support strategic business decisions.
Requirements
- Juris Doctor (JD) from an accredited law school; licensed to practice in relevant jurisdiction.
- Outstanding written and verbal skills are essential.
- Membership in the California State Bar preferred.
- Minimum 12 years of legal experience, with significant focus on employment law.
- Preference for candidates with prior government and in-house legal experience.
- Proven leadership in managing legal teams and advising senior executives.
- Exceptional judgment, communication, and strategic thinking skills.
- Experience in cross-border legal matters and policy harmonization preferred.
- Candidates must be within 250 miles of an APL Logistics facility or office.