Assistant General Counsel - Employment

Sysco

Houston, TX, US
Not specified; algorithmic range provided for comp...
Hybrid
Employment law compliance advice
Immigration law experience
Outside counsel management
The Assistant General Counsel serves as the primary legal support for HR partners, senior management, and key function leaders across the organization

Job Summary

  • The Assistant General Counsel serves as the primary legal support for HR partners, senior management, and key function leaders across the organization.
  • This role requires managing and selecting outside counsel while developing strategies for employment litigation and pre-litigation matters.
  • Sysco is a global leader in foodservice distribution offering opportunities to grow personally and professionally within a dynamic organization.

Matching Summary

The Assistant General Counsel serves as the primary legal support for HR partners, senior management, and key function leaders across the organization.

Salary

Not specified; Algorithmic range provided for comparison only; Factors include skills, location, and experience

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Employment law compliance advice
  • Immigration law experience
  • Outside counsel management
  • Government agency response strategy
  • Cross-functional team collaboration

Nice-to-have

  • Creative problem solving skills
  • Strong client service orientation
  • Ability to handle high stress
  • Experience with enterprise initiatives

Key Requirements

  • Juris Doctorate from accredited law school
  • 6+ years legal experience including litigation
  • Authorized to work in the United States

Work Rights

Must be currently authorized to work in the United States

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