Assistant General Counsel - Employment

Employment Type Full time

Compensation Range The pay range provided is not indicative of Sysco’s actual pay range but is merely algorithmic and provided for generalized comparison. Factors that may be used to determine rate of pay include specific skills, work location, work experience and other individualized factors

Job Profile Summary The Assistant General Counsel is responsible for providing legal counsel and risk assessment regarding employment, immigration, contract, EHS or litigation matters to Sysco Corporation and its sites covering all aspects of the business located in certain geographic areas in and outside of the U.S. Serves as the primary legal support for a variety of business professionals, such as senior management, company executives and/or Human Resources representatives. Manages and selects outside counsel and develops strategies for litigation and commercial contracts at various sites in and outside of the U.S. Directs pre-litigation employment matters and responses to complaints received by opposing counsel and government agencies. Partners with members of Corporate Claims, Human Resources, Sales, Operations, Finance, Merchandising, Safety and Compliance leadership to support key initiatives for the overall organization.

Description

Our Global Support Center/ Corporate Office is in the Energy Corridor- off I10 and N Eldridge.

Address: 1390 Enclave Pkwy, Houston, TX 77077

This is a hybrid position requiring an on-site presence 3 to 4 days per week. Please note that the number of days on-site can increase based on business needs.

Job Summary:

The Assistant General Counsel is responsible for providing legal counsel and risk assessment regarding employment and immigration matters to various internal business and HR stakeholders located in certain geographic areas. Serves as the primary legal support for a variety of business professionals, primarily Human Resources partners, and other senior management, company executives and/or leadership of key functions. Manages and selects outside counsel and develops strategies for employment litigation at various sites. Directs pre-litigation employment matters and responses to complaints received by opposing counsel and government agencies. Partners with leadership of key site functions, including Human Resources, Sales, Operations, Finance, Safety and Compliance, to support key initiatives for the overall organization.

Responsibilities:

• Provide daily advice and counsel regarding legal compliance and risk avoidance
• Direct, manage, and develop strategy for respective legal matters
• Manage outside counsel fees and costs to maintain efficiency
• Direct, manage, and develop strategy for responses to complaints filed with government agencies and other pre-litigation matters
• Participate in cross-functional teams to provide legal guidance and to support the development and execution of enterprise-wide initiatives, policies and strategies
• Prepare materials and conduct training for internal business clients regarding strategic initiatives and other relevant legal matters

Education/Experience:

• Juris Doctorate from an accredited law school

• 6 years legal experience, including practicing and litigating at a law firm and in-house
• Immigration experience is a plus

Skills:
Excellent verbal/written communication and interpersonal skills with an ability to provide sound, clear legal advice to senior executives and other Sysco senior leaders; creative problem solving; aptitude to work collaboratively; ability to effectively and efficiently manage multiple time-sensitive projects simultaneously; strong leadership skills and client service orientation. Ability to manage high volume of employment and employment litigation matters.

Language Skills:
Above-average command of English, both oral and written, and excellent grammar, proofreading, punctuation and spelling skills

Mathematical Skills:
Above-average arithmetic skills

Physical Demands:
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this job.

High energy level required. Ability, physically and mentally, to simultaneously handle several tasks. Candidate must be able to sit for long periods of time and undertake lengthy typing tasks. Candidate must be able to multitask without error and be able to handle stress in a positive manner.

Work Environment:
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job, including the ability to conduct confidential conference calls/meetings.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this job. An individual should contact their supervisor or the human resources department if they believe that an accommodation is needed.

This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required for the role. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change or new ones may be assigned at any time with or without notice.

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Overview Sysco is the global leader in foodservice distribution. With over 71,000 colleagues and a fleet of over 13,000 vehicles, Sysco operates approximately 333 distribution facilities worldwide and serves more than 700,000 customer locations. We offer our colleagues the opportunity to grow personally and professionally, to contribute to the success of a dynamic organization, and to serve others in a manner that exceeds their expectations. We’re looking for talented, hard-working individuals to join our team. Come grow with us and let us show you why Sysco is at the heart of food and service.

AFFIRMATIVE ACTION STATEMENT Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer, and consider qualified applicants without regard to race, color, creed, religion, ancestry, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, veteran status or any other protected factor under federal, state or local law. This opportunity is available through Sysco Corporation, its subsidiaries and affiliates.