Senior Corporate Counsel, Global Labor and Employment

Let’s be unstoppable together!

Circana is the leading advisor on the complexity of consumer behavior. Through unparalleled technology, advanced analytics, cross-industry data, and deep expertise, we provide clarity that helps almost 7,000 of the world’s leading brands and retailers take action and unlock business growth. We understand more about the complete consumer, the complete store, and the complete wallet so our clients can go beyond the data to apply insights, ignite innovation, meet consumer demand, and outpace the competition.

At Circana, we are fueled by our passion for continuous learning and growth, we seek and share feedback freely, and we celebrate victories both big and small in an environment that is flexible and accommodating to our work and personal lives. We have a global commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion as we believe in the undeniable strength that diversity brings to our business, employees, clients, and communities (with us you can always bring your full self to work). Join our inclusive, committed team to be a challenger, own outcomes, and stay curious together.

Learn more at www.circana.com.

What will you be doing?

You will leverage both the breadth and depth of experience at a law firm and as in-house counsel and help Circana maintain a nimble, innovative legal organization tasked with tackling the complex legal challenges that confront our business.

This is a highly visible role in a fast-paced, professional and collaborative organization. The ideal candidate will be comfortable interacting regularly our global leaders across the Company to achieve results and advance Circana’s strategic priorities. A commitment to excellence, attention to detail and enthusiasm for flexing to new challenges are critical to success in the role.

Job Responsibilities

• Leadership and Management
  • Being a culture carrier. This highly visible role will interact with employees across the organization. It is imperative that this role seeks opportunities to teach, learn and contribute to the growth of our employees.
  • Champion the Legal team’s expertise and build partnerships with the Legal team across Circana.
  • Team management and development. Ability to inspire and energize members of the legal team and empower each member to do their best work.
  • Take ownership and accountability for key projects and decisions and see them through — ensuring the appropriate stakeholders are engaged and providing follow through and iteration.
  • Reporting and metrics. Deliver data-driven reporting that informs senior leaders on progress and effectiveness of initiatives.
• Functional Responsibilities
  • Provide day-to-day advice to HR on a broad range of employment matters including grievance, performance and conduct management, terminations and discipline, absence issues, immigration issues, compensation, and benefits issues, leave of absence and disability issues, independent contractor issues and restrictive covenant issues.
  • Collaborate with various HR clients to support the development and maintenance of employment contracts, policies, templates, and processes to minimize employment-related risks.
  • Provide support for various global / international projects and initiatives, including support for M&A.
  • Provide support to HR and Compliance on investigations related to people, behavior and performance providing guidance and legal advice on process ensuring an appropriate resolution.
  • Deliver legal updates and trainings to HR and business managers with a view to educating and managing risks across the organization.
  • Identifies, assesses, and advises on legal risks and opportunities within the labor and employment area, including areas such as Title VII, ADEA, ADA, GINA, Equal Pay Act, Pregnancy Discrimination Act, FLSA and other wage & hour laws and regulations, EEOC regulations, and similar state and local laws and regulations.
  • Ensures compliance with applicable federal, state, and local labor & employment laws, regulations, and policies.
  • Independently handles legal matters and projects ranging from basic to sophisticated.
  • Handles or participates in the handling of sophisticated legal matters or projects, including managing outside counsel on employment litigation.
  • Ensures that appropriate clients and collaborators are involved in the decision-making process.
  • Develops policies and procedures within a defined practice area and/or specific geographic area.
  • Advise on other legal matters that arise across various functions within Circana.

Requirements

• 8+ years of total legal experience in labor and employment at a top tier law firm and large in-house legal department.
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