Mitsubishi Heavy Industries

Labor and Employment Counsel

Mitsubishi Heavy Industries

full-time

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Location Type: Office

Location: Lake Mary • Florida • United States

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About the role

  • Provide day-to-day advice on labor and employment laws affecting shop, field, engineering, and corporate employees, including FLSA, FMLA, ADA, Title VII, NLRA, OSHA, and state/local requirements.
  • Counsel HR and operational leaders on hiring, discipline, performance management, accommodations, leaves, wage/hour issues, workplace rules, safety-related concerns, and termination matters.
  • Support investigations, grievances, and labor-management relations where applicable.
  • Oversee responses to EEOC, DOL, OSHA, and state agency inquiries.
  • Conduct or oversee internal investigations involving harassment, discrimination, retaliation, misconduct, or workplace safety issues.
  • Recommend corrective actions and partner with HR and Operations to ensure consistent and legally compliant outcomes.
  • Manage employment-related disputes, pre-litigation claims, and litigation strategy with outside counsel.
  • Develop, update, and implement employment policies, handbooks, and procedures tailored to shop, field, and engineering environments.
  • Maintain compliance programs related to wage/hour classification, timekeeping, safety-sensitive roles, travel pay, and field crew deployment.
  • Deliver training to managers and employees on employment law fundamentals, investigations, anti-harassment, respectful workplace culture, and supervisory practices.
  • Advise leadership on workforce strategy, organizational changes, restructurings, M&A-related employment matters, and integration planning.
  • Select, supervise, and manage outside counsel including budgets, strategy, and performance.

Requirements

  • Juris Doctor degree from an ABA-accredited institution or equivalent relevant experience; EPC project experience is a plus.
  • Active bar membership in good standing or eligibility for in-house counsel registration.
  • Counsel: 3+ years of labor and employment experience; in-house or manufacturing/industrial background preferred.
  • Strong knowledge of federal and state employment laws, wage/hour compliance, investigations, and workplace practices.
  • Proven ability to deliver practical, business-focused legal advice with strong communication and collaboration skills.
  • Ability to read and interpret business publications, technical procedures, and regulations; strong writing and presentation skills.
  • Experience supporting manufacturing, construction, engineering, or field-service workforces.
  • Experience with OSHA-related issues and coordination with EHS teams.
  • Experience with workplace violence prevention, drug/alcohol testing programs, and safety-sensitive roles.
  • Experience managing employment litigation, agency investigations, and dispute resolution.
  • Experience supporting multi-state or multi-site operations.
  • Comfortable working across international time zones (frequent collaboration with Japan) and in multicultural environments.
  • Ability to interpret and clearly explain complex legal concepts.
  • Strong problem-solving skills and comfort navigating ambiguity.
  • Ability to handle confidential matters with discretion.
  • Proficiency with HRIS, document-management systems, and standard business software.
  • Demonstrated cultural competence when working with diverse employee groups and global teams.
  • Willingness and ability to travel domestically and internationally.
Benefits
  • Excellent Benefits (Medical, Dental, Vision & 401K Matching).
  • Excellent development programs and advancement opportunities.
  • Tuition reimbursement and on-the-job training.
  • Paid vacation, sick time, and holidays.
  • Committed to quality products and services.
  • Great working environment and culture.
  • Employee Appreciation Programs and Event.
Applicant Tracking System Keywords

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Hard Skills & Tools
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Soft Skills
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Certifications
Juris Doctoractive bar membership