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Senior Attorney, Labor And Employment

Detroit, MI, USA

129 Days ago

Job Description


Working at Freudenberg: "We will wow your world!" This is our promise. As a global technology group, we not only make the world cleaner, healthier and more comfortable, but also offer our 52,000 employees a networked and diverse environment where everyone can thrive individually. Be surprised and experience your own wow moments. Together with our partners, customers and the world of science, we develop leading-edge technologies, and excellent products and services for about 40 markets and for thousands of applications: seals, vibration control components, batteries and fuel cells, technical textiles, filters, cleaning technologies and products, specialty chemicals and medical products.

Some of your Benefits

401K Match

Personal Development

Diversity & Inclusion

Paid Holidays

Health Insurance

Plymouth, MI
Hybrid Work
Freudenberg North America Limited Partnership
You support our team as
SENIOR ATTORNEY, LABOR AND EMPLOYMENT

Responsibilities

  • Provide advice and counsel to internal clients within the business groups on all aspects of labor and employment law.
  • Represent Freudenberg in pre-litigation employment disputes and administrative agency charges.
  • Strategically guide and manage litigation in coordination with CLE attorneys and outside counsel to ensure the best result for the business group and Freudenberg.
  • Provide traditional labor law support to union-represented sites with respect to collective bargaining negotiations, grievances and arbitrations, and contract compliance.
  • Conduct and oversee investigations of violations of Company policies and labor and employment laws.
  • Participate in proactive risk assessments and the development and implementation of risk mitigation plans.
  • Stay informed about new laws and regulations that affect Freudenberg policies and practices and work with the business groups to ensure compliance.
  • Share knowledge and expertise with colleagues inside and outside the legal department by preparing, organizing, and delivering training for non-legally trained personnel.
  • Assist in and support the development and implementation of robust internal processes, policies, standard documents, templates, checklists, guidelines, and compliance tools for the human resources function in the Americas.
  • In coordination with CLE lawyers, support due diligence and provide legal advice on acquisitions, divestitures, and other corporate transactional matters, including post-acquisition integration.

Qualifications

  • A JD from a U.S. accredited law school. A Bachelor of Laws degree from an accredited Brazilian institution and licensure in Brazil is preferred.
  • Licensure or eligibility for licensure in United States.
  • 5+ years of experience in the labor and employment practice group of a large U.S. law firm or equivalent experience.
  • Experience defending charges and litigation brought under the federal and state laws applicable to employees in the U.S..
  • Experience with commercial law.
  • Experience in the legal department of an international company is preferred.
  • Experience with the laws in other South or Latin America countries is preferred.
  • Experience in M&A processes (including mergers, acquisitions, and divestitures) is preferred.
  • Fluent in Portuguese is preferred.
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.

Additional Information

Darby Mroz
darby.mroz@fnacc.com

Qualification

Juris Doctor (JD)

Practice Areas & Specialty

Counseling, Labor & Employment, Litigation

Designation

Attorney

Key Skills Required

Acquisition IntegrationCleaningCollective BargainingCommercial LawComplianceContract ComplianceCoordinationDevelopmentDiligenceDue DiligenceEmployment LawHealth InsuranceImplementationInsuranceIntegrationLicensureLitigationOrientationPartnershipPersonal DevelopmentProactiveProvide Legal AdviceRisk MitigationScienceState LawsTrainingInternational

Job Overview


Job Function: Legal Services / Legal

Job Type: Full Time

Workplace Type: Not Specified

Experience Level: Not Specified

Salary: Competitive & Based on Experience

Experience: 5 - 6 yrs

Contact Information


Company Name: Corporate Units

Recruiting People: HR Department

Website: N/A

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