Associate General Counsel – Labor & Employment

🕒 March 27

🏄 California – Remote

🏄 California – Remote

⏰ Full Time

🟢 Junior

🟡 Mid-level

🧑‍⚖️ General Counsel

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Neovia Logistics

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5001 - 10000 employees

Founded 1987

🚗 Transport

💰 $420M Debt Financing on 2022-08

Logistics • Transport • Supply Chain

Neovia Logistics is a global leader in third-party logistics, specializing in customized and scalable solutions to meet mission-critical logistics needs. With over 30 years of experience, they combine innovative technologies with proven practices to help clients in the automotive, aerospace, industrial, and technology sectors optimize their supply chains. Neovia's commitment to operational excellence and continuous improvement is reflected in its focus on building strong, collaborative relationships with clients while ensuring the safety and welfare of its employees.

📋 Description

• Actively litigate California wage and hour class actions and Private Attorneys General Act (PAGA) claims • Manage outside counsel and legal spend for all labor & employment matters, including counseling and litigation • Provide day-to-day strategic advice and counsel to all business units on a broad range of labor and employment topics globally including recruiting, hiring, employee relations, discipline and termination, internal investigations, reductions-in-force, leaves of absence, disability accommodations, wage and hour compliance, employee benefits, compensation, union issues, and restrictive covenants • Lead all employment litigation and pre-litigation disputes, including case strategy, discovery support, motion practice, settlement negotiations, and risk reporting • Coordinate and manage outside counsel on employment-related matters to ensure high-quality, cost-effective representation, consistent positions, and timely communication • Advise and support HR on workforce reductions, reorganizations, and related communications, including risk assessment and compliance with applicable notice and severance requirements • Review, revise, and provide guidance on HR policies, procedures, templates, and forms to align with evolving legal requirements and business needs • Develop, maintain, and enhance the employee conduct and employment compliance program, including policies and procedures designed to prevent illegal, unethical, or improper employee conduct • Design and deliver training for a diverse global workforce on employment compliance, workplace conduct, and related topics • Respond to hotline reports and alleged policy violations; drive consistent triage, investigation, documentation, and remediation in partnership with key stakeholders • Identify potential employment compliance vulnerabilities and risks; recommend and implement improvements, including audits and process enhancements

🎯 Requirements

• J.D. from an accredited law school; active bar membership in at least one U.S. jurisdiction • 10 – 15 years of progressive labor and employment experience (law firm and/or in-house), with a substantial focus on California employment law compliance • Demonstrated experience litigating and managing California wage & hour, PAGA, and class action matters required • Strong counseling background across core employment topics (employee relations, investigations, leaves/accommodations, performance, separations, policies) • Experience advising on global employment matters and partnering with regional counsel and HR teams (preferred) • California bar admission strongly preferred

🏖️ Benefits

• Health insurance • 401(k) matching • Paid time off • Professional development opportunities