Senior Director, Assistant General Counsel
Owens & Minor
full-time
Posted on:
Location Type: Office
Location: Remote • United States
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Salary
💰 $170,000 - $190,000 per year
Job Level
About the role
- Provide day-to-day legal advice on employment-related matters, including hiring, discipline, termination, wage and hour compliance, leaves of absence, accommodations, and workplace investigations
- Draft, review, and update employment-related policies, handbooks, offer letters, separation agreements, and restrictive covenants
- Support HR in employee relations issues and internal investigations
- Monitor and advise on compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws and regulations
- Manage and oversee employment and general commercial litigation, including working with outside counsel
- Develop litigation strategy, evaluate risk, and manage budgets and timelines
- Assist with pre-litigation disputes, demand letters, subpoenas, and regulatory inquiries
- Support discovery efforts, including document collection, review, and production
- Develop, implement, and manage litigation hold procedures
- Issue and track litigation hold notices and ensure compliance across the organization
- Coordinate with IT, HR, and business units to preserve relevant documents and electronically stored information (ESI)
- Assist in maintaining and improving records retention policies
- Provide legal oversight for employment-based immigration matters (e.g., H-1B and employment authorization issues), primarily through coordination with outside immigration counsel
- Advise HR and management on immigration compliance, work authorization, and related employment issues
- Support policy development related to global mobility and immigration compliance
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including HR, Commercial, Finance, Compliance, and Operations
- Assist with legal research and special projects as needed
- Contribute to process improvements and scalable legal solutions
Requirements
- Juris Doctor (JD) from a top-tier law school
- Active license and good standing in at least one U.S. jurisdiction
- 12+ years of experience in employment law, litigation, or a combination of law firm and in-house experience
- Strong knowledge of federal and state employment laws
- Experience managing litigation and working with outside counsel
- Familiarity with litigation holds, e-discovery, and records management practices
- Exposure to employment-based immigration matters preferred
- Excellent judgment, communication, and organizational skills
Benefits
- Comprehensive Healthcare Plan - Medical, dental, and vision plans start on day one of employment for full-time teammates.
- Educational Assistance - We offer educational assistance to all eligible teammates enrolled in an approved, accredited collegiate program.
- Employer-Paid Life Insurance and Disability - We offer employer-paid life insurance and disability coverage.
- Voluntary Supplemental Programs – We offer additional options to secure your financial future including supplemental life, hospitalization, critical illness, and other insurance programs.
- Support for your Growing Family – Adoption assistance, fertility benefits (in medical plan) and parental leave are available for teammates planning for a family.
- Health Savings Account (HSA) and 401(k) - We offer these voluntary financial programs to help teammates prepare for their future, as well as other voluntary benefits.
- Paid Leave - In addition to sick days and short-term leave, we offer holidays, vacation days, personal days, and additional types of leave – including parental leave.
- Well-Being – Also included in our offering is a Teammate Assistance Program (TAP), Calm Health, Cancer Resources Services, and discount programs – all at no cost to you.
Applicant Tracking System Keywords
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Hard Skills & Tools
employment lawlitigation managementlegal researche-discoveryrecords managementlitigation hold procedurescompliance monitoringpolicy developmentrisk evaluationdocument collection
Soft Skills
judgmentcommunicationorganizational skills
Certifications
Juris Doctor (JD)active license in U.S. jurisdiction