What are the responsibilities and job description for the Corporate Counsel: Employment & Compliance position at Gates Corporation?
Are you inspired by challenging the status quo? Do you thrive in collaborative environments that drive results? If so, Gates could be for you.
Gates is a leading manufacturer of application-specific fluid power and power transmission solutions. We push the boundaries of material science to engineer solutions that continually exceed customer expectations.
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Located in our downtown Denver office, you will be workingin a large, global practice providing legal oversight and support to Gates' businesses and employees internationally.You will workin a 'generalist' in-house role with a labor & employment focus. You will be responsible for providing advice on labor & employment issues; conducting internal investigations; drafting and revising company policies and employment agreements; assisting with the development of Gates' internal compliance programs; and supporting the management of Gates' litigation efforts.
- Provide daily legal counsel concerning employment and labor, operational, regulatory, risk and general compliance matters.
- Draft, review and update employment-related documents and policies, including offer letters, employment agreements, disciplinary documentation, separation agreements, responses to demand letters, and responses to regulatory agency inquiries and investigations (EEOC, DOL, OSHA, etc.).
- Provide support and direction to various internal functions on investigations arising from employee complaints and incidents, and the hotline.
- Prepare and deliver country and enterprise-specific training on relevant and topical issues.
- Manage personal injury, contract dispute, employment and labor, and other types of litigation worldwide.
- Respond to discovery requests.
- Implement and manage legal holds.
- Draft, review, and update compliance and risk management-related policies and processes.
- Provide transactional documentation and due diligence support to M&A projects.
- None
- 5 or more years of experience, preferably with both law firm and in house work experience.
- Good standing in a state Bar, preferably Colorado.
- Working knowledge and understanding of federal, state, and local labor & employment laws as well as related administrative processes.
- Ability to provide sound timely and responsive sound legal advice and risk analysis
- Working knowledge and understanding of ethics and compliance best practices.
- Proven ability to spot issues, research, investigate, and use independent judgment to solve problems.
- Proven ability to be flexible and work well independently in a fast-paced environment. while managing multiple, competing priorities and maintaining a strong focus on detail.
- Experience with project implementation and development of policies and procedures.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills, strong interpersonal skills and demonstrated ability to communicate well within all levels of the organization and with external clients.
- Must possess the self-confidence to make decisions and follow them through with peers and management.
- Must have the initiative to anticipate needs, identify process improvements and provide solutions.
- Ability to investigate and analyze large sets of data and to draw conclusions
- Microsoft Office Suite.
- Must possess a willingness to learn and understand operational, financial and technical matters.
- Minimal travel is required for this role.
- Excited to work in the office with great teammates.
- Must be legally authorized to work in the United States without company sponsorship.
- Full-Time
- Salary Range: $140,000 - $160,000
- Bonus Eligible
- Medical, Dental, Vision insurance and other voluntary benefit options: benefits beginonthe first day of the month immediately following your date of hire
- Eligible for 3weeks of paid vacation 11 holidays (9 scheduled & 2 floating) 8 sick days. All vacation days are accrued
- 401(k): 3% company contribution and additional 3% company match
- Tuition Reimbursement
Founded in 1911 in Denver, Colorado, Gates is publicly traded on the NYSE. While we might operate in a vast amount of time zones we operate as 'One Gates' and have a common goal of pushing the boundaries of materials science. We invest in our people, bringing real-world experience that enables us to solve our customers' diverse challenges of today and anticipate those of tomorrow.
Work EnvironmentGates is an Equal Opportunity and is committed to ensuring equal employment opportunities for all job applicants and employees. Employment decisions are based upon job-related reasons regardless of race, sex, color, religion, age, disability, pregnancy, citizenship, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, genetic information, marital status, or any other consideration defined by law.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit; use hands and fingers to work with objects, tools, or controls; and use office equipment including computers, telephones, and/or copiers/scanners. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 10 pounds.
For individuals assigned and/or hired to work in Colorado, Gates is required by law to include a reasonable estimate of the compensation for this role. This compensation range is specific to the State of Colorado and takes into account various factors that are considered in making compensation decisions, including but not limited to the candidate's relevant experience, qualifications, skills, competencies, and proficiency for the role.
Gates is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer and is committed to ensuring equal employment opportunities for all job applicants and employees. Employment decisions are based upon job-related reasons regardless of race, sex, color, religion, age, disability, pregnancy, citizenship, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, genetic information, marital status, or any other consideration defined by law.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit; use hands and fingers to work with objects, tools, or controls; and use office equipment including computers, telephones, and/or copiers/scanners. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 10 pounds.
For individuals assigned and/or hired to work in Colorado, Gates is required by law to include a reasonable estimate of the compensation for this role. This compensation range is specific to the State of Colorado and takes into account various factors that are considered in making compensation decisions, including but not limited to the candidate’s relevant experience, qualifications, skills, competencies, and proficiency for the role.
Salary : $140,000 - $160,000
