Corporate Counsel - NA Employment Law

SC JOHNSON IS A FIFTH-GENERATION FAMILY COMPANY BUILT ON THE SPIRIT OF OUR PEOPLE. We have been leading with purpose for over 130 years, building iconic brands that win the hearts and minds of consumers – such as Raid®, Glade®, Ziploc® and more, in virtually every country around the world. Together, we are creating a better future – for the planet, for future generations and for every SCJ team member. Join our winning team of Wave Makers and Go Getters and help us write the next chapter in the SCJ story.

The SC Johnson Legal Department is looking for an employment attorney to focus primarily on employment law-related matters in the United States and Canada. This role will partner closely with the Company’s Human Resources function to provide strategic counsel and support, manage employment-related litigation in the United States and Canada, develop and conduct relevant training, and providing other strategic support to proactively mitigate legal risks related to employment practices. The position reports to the role of Corporate Counsel, Global Employment.  

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Partner with Human Resources function to provide strategic legal advice and identify and mitigate legal risks related to employment practices
• Track complex regulatory framework and work cross-functionally to ensure compliance
• Develop, support, and implement training programs, processes, and best practices for HR and management related to labor and employment laws and other employment law-related topics
• Manage employment-related litigation in United States and Canada
• Conduct and support training on relevant employment issues
• Assist with investigations
• Review involuntary terminations for legal concerns and advise on risk mitigation
• Demonstrating strategic thinking about process improvement, efficiency, and skills development for the business at large.
• Review, manage, and select various outside counsel depending on subject matter and business need

REQUIRED EXPERIENCE YOU’LL BRING

• JD degree
• Admitted to practice law in at least one U.S. state
• 7+ years of relevant legal experience in employment and labor law; direct employment litigation in state and federal court and administrative agencies required
• 4+ years of experience drafting employment policy and employment-related templates

PREFERRED EXPERIENCES AND SKILLS

• Ability to work independently in a fast-paced, high-performing consumer and professional products company and manage and prioritize a large, complex workload.
• Strong credibility, judgment, and integrity.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and work effectively under time constraints
• Extensive experience with U.S. employment regulations
• Excellent oral/written communication skills, including the ability to convey and discuss employment law issues in understandable terms.

JOB REQUIREMENTS

• Full time
• Remote work available once a week for eligible employees
• This role is eligible for domestic relocation

Inclusion & Diversity

We’re a global business, with people from every culture, ethnicity, race, religion, gender identity, sexual orientation, age and ability. We recognize the breadth of human experience, and we work to celebrate it. It is our goal to build a diverse, inclusive and supportive work environment where all people can thrive.

We’re committed to ongoing efforts that help us attract, hire, and retain diverse talent who want to build a positive, inclusive environment. Read more about our ongoing initiatives at https://jobs.scjohnson.com/inclusion.

Equal Opportunity Employer

The policy of the Company is to ensure equal opportunity for all qualified applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, gender, marital status, sexual orientation, national origin, ancestry, age, gender identity, gender expression, disability, citizenship, pregnancy, veteran status, membership in any active or reserve component of the U.S. or state military forces, genetic history or information or any other category protected by law.

Accommodation Requests

If you are an individual with a disability and you need an accommodation or other assistance during the application process, please call our Human Resources department at 262-260-3343 or email your request to SCJHR@scj.com. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply. Download the EEO is the Law poster for more information.