Lead Corporate Counsel

Overview:

TrueBlue, Inc. (NYSE:TBI) is the people company. We were founded on the idea that by connecting people and work, we can help our clients grow their businesses while growing ours. Since our first office opened more than 25 years ago, we have grown to a leading global provider of specialized workforce solutions. Today, TrueBlue operates three business segments: PeopleReady, PeopleManagement and PeopleScout.

TrueBlue, the people company, is looking for a Lead Corporate Counsel focused on litigation with experience in employment and general liability. Experience with California employment law is preferred. This role will provide litigation support to the TrueBlue enterprise and our Brands. Our litigation team works on pre-litigation and litigation matters for TrueBlue. The Lead Corporate Counsel - Litigation attorney is responsible for managing a group of TrueBlue?s cases and pre-litigation matters.

Location: Remote

Responsibilities:

• Manage litigation matters
• Manage pre-litigation matters, including EEOC claims, records requests, demand and tender letters
• Draft, edit and review pleadings, briefs, correspondence, and agreements
• Analyze contracts, including indemnity and insurance provisions, and impact on litigation
• Participate in the hiring and directing of outside legal counsel, including their work on TrueBlue legal proceedings to ensure the best interests of the company are protected
• Draft case strategies, discovery, motions, case budgets, timelines, and risk assessments.
• Interview internal witnesses
• Review and edit outside counsel bills
• Participate in legal proceedings involving the company, including administrative proceedings, negotiations and arbitrations.
• Implement litigation management strategies that impact overall company results
• Insource legal resources and reduction of spend by performing litigation work
• Promote a culture that values and promotes collaboration between all stakeholders and business partners
• Represent TrueBlue and its Brands to stakeholders. Strategize with various business lines regarding litigation matters and impact on business
• Identify and resolve pre-litigation risks
• Work with attorneys in other legal segments (i.e., compliance, commercial) to proactively identify and address key legal issues for management

Qualifications:

• Juris Doctor and current admission in US jurisdictions
• 5+ years of related litigation experience with a firm or as in-house counsel.
• Extensive litigation experience, including with preparing and responding to discovery, attending court proceedings and engaging in oral arguments, drafting and editing briefing, and taking and defending depositions.
• Ability to independently run cases and strategize creatively while at the same time knowing when to seek manager input .
• Subject matter expert knowledge, including litigation experience in several of the following areas: employment, tort, insurance coverage, commercial litigation, contract disputes, appellate law. Preferred experience in California employment law including wage and hour and single-plaintiff matters.
• Proven experience working closely with business unit leaders and internal stakeholders
• Ability to see the bigger picture to determine effective case strategies and exercise exceptional judgment with regard to all phases of the cases
• Demonstrated risk assessment skills
• Experience in managing people and effectively communicating within a corporate environment
• Strong legal writing and editing skills
• Ability to work independently, make decisions, and exercise independent judgment to the extent appropriate
• Strong team leadership skills, including in coaching and mentoring and in working on cross-functional projects
• Ability to effectively interact and build relationships with a diverse employee population
• Excellent communication skills, including public speaking and presentation experience
• Ability to manage multiple complex projects independently and meet deadlines under pressure
• Strong analytical skills
• Detail oriented and well organized
• Significant mediation experience
• Effective in interpreting laws, rulings, and regulations
• Ability to analyze new and existing laws and regulations and relate those laws to operational procedures, company policies, and industry trends
• Strong consultative approach to advising and guiding the business in achieving standards and operational excellence
• Superior interpersonal, organizational, written and verbal communication skills and the ability to work independently in completing assignments promptly and thoughtfully
• Excellent judgment and high ethical standards
• Strong project and time management skills
• Actively and consistently support the Company?s business efforts
• Equally effective as a leader and team member
• Proficient in Microsoft Office: Word, Excel, Power Point, Outlook; Westlaw; Teams
• Travel estimated at 5-10%

Salary Range: $140,000 - $163,000 annually, depending on experience and geographic location, plus eligibility for an annual bonus, subject to plan terms.

Please note that actual compensation offered may vary based on local pay requirements, and will meet or exceed state-specific minimum wage or salary thresholds.

Benefits and Well-Being:

We offer a competitive benefits package, including 6 paid holidays, 1 paid floating holiday and up to 20 days of Paid Time Off per year, Medical/Dental/Vision insurance, Company-matching 401(k) and Employee Stock Purchase Program, in addition to other programs and perks. More details about our benefits can be found here.

TrueBlue, Inc. and its brands welcome and encourage applications from candidates with disabilities. Accommodations are available upon request for candidates taking part in the application or interview process. If you require disability-related accommodation during the application or interview process, please contact your Recruiter directly, Employee Relations at HR-Advice@trueblue.com , or 1-800-610-8920. TrueBlue, Inc. and its brands will consult with all applicants who request disability-related accommodation during the application or interview process to ensure that the accommodation provided takes into account the applicant?s individual accessibility needs.
We are an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other characteristic protected by law.