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W. R. Grace Associate General Counsel, Chief Labor & Employment in Columbia, Maryland
Associate General Counsel, Chief Labor & Employment
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Date:Jun 7, 2024
Location: Columbia, MD, US, 21044
Company: W. R. Grace & Co.
Requisition ID: 22997
Built on talent, technology, and trust, Grace is a leading global supplier of catalysts and engineered materials. The company’s two industry-leading business segments—Catalysts Technologies and Materials Technologies—provide innovative products, technologies, and services that enhance the products and processes of our customers around the world. Grace employs approximately 4,300 people in over 30 countries.
Job Description
Grace is seeking an Associate General Counsel, Chief Labor & Employment Counsel to join our Legal Leadership team as we grow and develop our organization to build a scalable platform for rapid organic and inorganic growth. This role reports to our Senior Vice President, General Counsel and is located in Columbia, MD.
The Associate General Counsel, Chief Labor & Employment Counsel is responsible for counseling on all labor & employment matters globally, including managing labor & employment litigation and union negotiations. The position is responsible for effective and efficient labor & employment legal processes and developing team members.
Responsibilities
Counseling on all aspects of Labor & Employment globally, including:
Proactive L&E Program Evaluation
Programmatic Audits
Policies, procedures, handbook
Training
Key Standard Processes and Templates
Standard documents
Recordkeeping
Hiring and terminations
Performance Management
Restructuring
L&E Investigations and Litigation
Comp & Benefits
ERISA and Pension Plans
Unions / Labor Relations
Immigration
Required Qualifications
J.D. with strong academic record and active member in good standing of a State Bar.
Minimum of 10 years of experience in labor and employment, with at least 4 years in-house and with significant experience in a large and sophisticated corporate environment.
Experience managing broad and complex labor & employment matters, including union and labor relations matters
Experience with privacy regulation, particularly regarding employee and customer/vendor information
The highest level of judgment, discretion, and integrity.
Demonstrated ability to manage complex labor & employment matters
Significant union/labor relations experience
Experience building and developing robust labor & employment processes and templates
Demonstrated ability to influence key stakeholders
Excellent written and oral communication skills
Dedicated to fostering a diverse and inclusive team and environment
Preferred Qualifications
- Global experience is a plus.
Benefits
Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance
Life Insurance and Disability
Grace Wellness Program
Flexible Workplace
Retirement Plans
401(k) Company Match – Dollar to dollar up to the first 6%
Paid Vacation and Holidays
Parental Leave (salaried only)
Tuition Reimbursement
U.S. Employee Benefits Summary (grace.com) (https://grace.com/people-and-careers/working-at-grace/benefits/us-employee-benefits-summary/)
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Nearest Major Market:Baltimore
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