Labor and Employment Contract Attorney

Working at Freudenberg: We will wow your world!

Responsibilities:

• Provide legal advice and counsel on various Labor and Employment matters
• Conduct labor and employment related contract review and revision
• Lead projects such as policy revisions, handbook reviews and revisions, legal support of global HR initiatives in the U.S.
• Adapt the company’s US. policies and practices to align with California and other state laws
• Develop a suite of HR tools and templates that comply with California legal requirements
• Represent the company with respect to administrative agency inquiries and charges
• Manage and work to resolve disputes related to labor and employment topics
• Conduct and guide internal company investigations and audits to ensure compliance with policy and the law
• Stay abreast of emerging labor and employment law developments in California and elsewhere
• Develop and deliver training on new laws and evolving risks

Qualifications:

• Juris Doctorate degree from a United States law school is required
• 5+ years of Labor and Employment experience at a law firm or at a law firm and as in-house counsel
• California law experience is required, federal and multi-state employment law experience is preferred
• Must have malpractice insurance and be licensed to practice in at least one state in the U.S.
• Must possess solid working knowledge of Microsoft office systems (Word, Excel and Power Point)
• Must possess ability to learn and use various company Information Systems effectively

The Freudenberg Group is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion. Employment opportunities are available to all applicants and associates without regard to race, color, religion, creed, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or related medical conditions), gender identity or expression, national origin, ancestry, age, mental or physical disability, genetic information, marital status, familial status, sexual orientation, protected military or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.