Description:

Responsibilities:
  • Manage all stages of pre-litigation and litigation matters with assistance from outside counsel as needed, including coordination of Legal Hold Notices, subpoenas, etc..
  • Work with, manage and ensure cost effective services from outside counsel.
  • Investigate and/or provide legal advice regarding investigations of employee misconduct, including conducting interviews, source document reviews, etc. Assemble and oversee appropriate multi-disciplinary investigation team (could include HR, InfoSec, Facilities/Security, Risk, etc.) depending upon subject-matter and functional input necessary.
  • Provide employment law advice and counsel.
  • Assist in the preparation of employee legal notices and reminder of employee pre and post-employment obligations.
  • Ability to provide a high level of client service and perform excellent work under time pressure.

Qualifications:
  • At least 3-5 years of experience in litigation, investigations, and/or employment law. Corporate law experience supporting a variety of functions and prior law firm experience preferred.
  • General experience with employment and non-compete agreements.
  • Prefer an individual who has worked both in a law firm setting and an organization with an international operational presence.
  • Some travel up to 10% may be required.
  • Excellent communication and drafting skills, including sensitivity and tact for difficult or challenging conversations.
  • Excellent presentation and relationship-building skills; sensitive to cultural differences within a global organization and resulting impact on work environment and legal compliance.
  • The successful candidate will be collaborative, analytical, flexible and proactive.
  • JD and licensed to practice in Missouri (or willing to apply for admission from another state).