VP Regional Labor & Employment Counsel - Central Region

at  Southern Glazers Wine and Spirits

WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW

Open your future to incredible career potential. Work for an industry-leader who invests in their people. Southern Glazer’s Wine & Spirits is North America’s preeminent wine and spirits distributor, as well as a family-owned, privately held company with a 50+ year legacy of success. We were named by Newsweek as a Most Loved Workplace and are included on the Forbes lists for Largest Private Companies and Best Employers for Diversity.
As a full-time employee, you can choose from a full menu of our Top Shelf Benefits, including comprehensive medical and prescription drug coverage, dental and vision plans, tax-saving Flexible Spending Accounts, disability coverage, life insurance plans, and a 401(k) plan. We also offer tuition reimbursement, a wellness program, parental leave, vacation accrual, paid sick leave, and more.
At Southern Glazer’s, you’ll enjoy an environment where continuous learning and growth are supported and experience a culture where you are respected, and your voice is heard. If you’re looking to fill your glass with opportunity, come join our FAMILY.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s Degree and 10+ years of experience or equivalent education and related experience
• JD from an accredited law school and licensed to practice law
• 10+ years of legal practice experience with a law firm and/or in house legal department, including experience in traditional labor matters, collective bargaining negotiations, and people management experience
• Knowledge of the major responsibilities, accountabilities, and organization of the legal function or department; ability to provide legal consulting, advice and assistance
• Experience negotiating with labor unions
• Knowledge of and ability to interpret and draw accurate conclusions from both legal and factual information
• Demonstrated sound business ethics and consistently adhering to and promoting these in all business and personal transactions
• Ability to manage deadlines, organize and prioritize work and work with other functional teams
• Flexible work schedule and ability to travel as needed
• Excellent communication skills – written, verbal, persuasion, motivation, facilitation of strong working relationships
• Knowledge of MS Office Suite and/or software applications related to job functions
• Excellent interpersonal, customer service, analytical/problem solving, problem management, presentation development, presentation, and communications skills
• Ability to travel overnight, approximately 50%

• Provide strategic legal advice to business leaders and HR professionals regarding matters involving labor and employment, including benefits, collective bargaining agreement requirements, anti-discrimination and leave laws (i.e., Title VII, ADA, FMLA, ADEA, and state law equivalents)
• Assist team leaders with collective bargaining, administration and contract interpretation for Company’s 30+ collective bargaining agreements
• Advise business leaders regarding union campaigns and union avoidance
• Advise business leaders regarding grievances, union terminations, and matters concerning labor relations
• Oversee complex investigations by the Employee Relations Team regarding employee complaints in order to provide legal advice and manage risk
• Partner with outside labor and employment counsel to maintain contract compliance and accomplish labor goals
• Anticipate issues, estimate risks strategically and identify proactive solutions that will eliminate or mitigate risks
• Identify and analyze legal issues, draft key documents, present clear recommendations, and assure legal compliance
• Protect the organization’s rights, obligations, privileges and legal interests by providing legal direction and ensuring legal activities meet needs of the organization, including, for example, affirmative action plans, pay equity, etc.
• Perform other job related duties as assigned