Part-Time Manager, Legal Counsel Employment Compliance

Job Title

Part-Time Manager, Legal Counsel Employment Compliance

About the Business:

Powering great journeys through technology is the heart of what we do at Amadeus. As the world’s leading travel tech company, Amadeus originated in technology innovation and sees the world with a technology-first lens. Amadeus builds industry leading solutions that help airlines and airports, hotels and railways, online travel companies, corporations, retail travel agencies and travel management companies to run their day-to-day operations. By leveraging Amadeus' innovative solutions, our customers can deliver superior traveler experience and a differentiated value proposition.  With a focus on innovation, Amadeus is at the forefront of delivering transformation towards a traveler centric experience which will enable our customers to further deliver differentiation, personalization and convenience for travelers across the market.

Summary of the role: 

This role is integral to ensuring that Amadeus remains compliant with employment-related legal standards while supporting our strategic business goals.

In this role you’ll: 

 Manage an OFCCP Compliance Specialist:

• Provide primary managerial direction of direct report staff (OFCCP Compliance Specialist) and ensures necessary outcomes are achieved. (e.g., timely preparation and certification of Affirmative Action Plan, EEO-1 reporting, Veterans and Pay Data Reporting).

Ensure Compliance with law and draft and negotiate employment-related agreements:

• Stay current with changes in employment laws and regulations throughout the Americas and ensure compliance with those laws and regulations.

• Conduct legal research and analysis on complex employment law issues and provide recommendations based on findings.

• Draft, review, and negotiate employment and benefit-related agreements, including executive employment agreements and severance agreements.

• Draft updates of Employment Handbooks in US and Canada.

Manage employment-related litigation and administrative proceedings:  

• Represent the company in employment-related litigation, arbitration, and administrative proceedings throughout the Americas.

• Supervise outside labor and employment counsel throughout the Americas.

• Manage discovery process.

Manage responses to inquiries by state, federal and local administrative agencies (including agencies throughout the Americas).    

                                                                       

• Manage and coordinate Company's response to inquiries and investigations by the Department of Labor, EEOC, or other state or federal agencies, including agencies throughout the Americas.

• Review and respond to claims and demand letters, primarily employee or commercial real estate related.

Manage real estate leases and counsel on general real estate matters.                          

• Conduct legal research and prepare, review, and revise commercial real estate contracts. 

• Provide counsel on real estate matters.

About the ideal candidate:  

• JD from an accredited law school in the United States required

• Minimum of 3-5 years’ work experience in providing expert legal advice and support on a wide range of employment law matters

• Experience with commercial real estate law is plus

• Knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite

• Ability to travel 10% of the time

• Knowledge of employment laws and regulations throughout the Americas

• Previous experience in performing legal research using critical thinking, analytical skills, and attention to detail

• The ability to assess risks associated with business activities and advise a company on managing those risks

• Advanced communication skills with the ability to convey complex information clearly and build consensus with a variety of stakeholders

• Ability to work Part Time 24-32 hrs. a week

• The position can be located in Dallas or Miami (Dallas preferred)

Working at Amadeus, you will find:

🎯 A critical mission and purpose - At Amadeus, you will be powering the future of travel and pursuing a critical mission and