Assistant General Counsel Labor and Employment

Requisition ID: 925764Store #: H00018 Legal - OH CSC

Position: Full-Time

Total Rewards: Benefits/Incentive Information

If you’ve worn a pair of glasses, we’ve already met.

We are a global leader in the design, manufacture, and distribution of ophthalmic lenses, frames, and sunglasses. We offer our industry stakeholders in over 150 countries access to a global platform of high-quality vision care products such as the Essilor brand, with Varilux, Crizal, Eyezen, Stellest and Transitions, iconic brands that consumers love such as Ray-Ban, Oakley, Persol and Oliver Peoples, as well as a network that offers consumers high-quality vision care and best-in-class shopping experiences such as Sunglass Hut, LensCrafters, and Target Optical, and leading e-commerce platforms.

Our portfolio of more than 150 renowned brands span various categories, from frames, lenses and instruments to brick and mortar and digital distribution as well as mid-range to premium segments. Our Shared Services Team, accompany and enable others within the EssilorLuxottica collective to achieve their targets. They keep people and projects running smoothly, ensuring every part of our business is provided for and well taken care of.

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GENERAL FUNCTION

The Assistant General Counsel provides legal counsel and representation to the Company with primary focus on advice and counsel in labor and employment law. Manages employment claims and litigation directly and/or through outside counsel. Identifies legal issues and opportunities, assesses risks, benefits and consequences of existing and proposed activities and recommends appropriate courses of action to: ensure legal compliance, build business, protect Company assets and promote Company goals, mission and values.

Major Duties And Responsibilities

• Provides labor/employment-related legal services to all business units with minimal direct supervision
• Identifies and manages outside employment litigation counsel, and manages risks of actual/threatened litigation in line with business unit initiatives and budgetary considerations, including California wage and hour actions
• Conducts or assists with internal employment-related investigations
• Regularly interacts with business management and HR personnel to provide timely business-sensitive advice and counsel on employment decisions and compliance with full range of labor/employment laws and regulations
• Drafts/revises legal documents (e.g., employment, severance, and settlement agreements, employee handbooks and policies, incentive plans, and regulatory disclosures)
• Partners with various stakeholders to accomplish goals and efficiently resolve disputes
• Provides support in developing and implementing preventive labor/employment law programs and trainings
• Proactively monitors development in employment laws to ensure compliance.
• Influences business unit leadership to exercise fair, compliant and ethical decision-making
• May represent Company in administrative proceedings (e.g., EEOC, DOL)
• Supervises, trains and motivates labor/employment paralegal and law clerk
• Performs additional responsibilities and special projects as needed or directed
  
  

Basic Qualifications

• J.D. from an accredited law school and excellent academic background
• 8+ years of relevant experience with private law firm or corporate legal department (or a combination thereof)
• Licensed to practice law in OH or NY
• Ability to take independent and decisive action with minimal direct supervision
• Excellent writing, analytical, negotiation, problem solving, and interpersonal skills
• Ability to prioritize conflicting demands in a fast-paced environment
• Experience analyzing complex legal issues and communicating legal advice clearly and concisely
• Strong attention to detail, accuracy, and organizational skills
• Shows consistency among principles, values and behavior (complying with established rules, policies and procedures)
• Team player with positive attitude, a high level of professional ethics, and good legal and business judgment
• Proficient in Microsoft Office suite.
  
  

Preferred Qualifications

• Class action/PAGA experience
• Familiarity with Canadian labor/employment law
• Retail and/or optical regulatory experience
  
  

This posting is for an existing vacancy within our business. Employee pay is determined by multiple factors, including geography, experience, qualifications, skills and local minimum wage requirements. In addition, you may also be offered a competitive bonus and/or commission plan, which complements a first-class total rewards package. Benefits may include health care, retirement savings, paid time off/vacation, and various employee discounts.

EssilorLuxottica complies with all applicable laws related to the application and hiring process. If you would like to provide feedback regarding an active job posting, or if you are an individual with a disability who would like to request a reasonable accommodation, please call the EssilorLuxottica SpeakUp Hotline at 844-303-0229 (be sure to provide your name, job id number, and contact information so that we may follow up in a timely manner) or email [email protected] .

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer.  All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, gender, national origin, social origin, social condition, being perceived as a victim of domestic violence, sexual aggression or stalking, religion, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, citizenship, ancestry, veteran or military status, marital status, pregnancy (including unlawful discrimination on the basis of a legally protected pregnancy or maternity leave), genetic information or any other characteristics protected by law. Native Americans in the US receive preference in accordance with Tribal Law.