Labor and Employment Counsel

Job ID: 11960 

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Newell Brands is a leading consumer products company with a portfolio of iconic brands like Graco®, Coleman®, Oster®, Rubbermaid®, Sharpie® and Yankee Candle® - and 24,000 talented teammates around the world. Our culture is built on values in action: Integrity, Teamwork, Passion for Winning, Ownership, and Leadership. We work together to win, grow, and make a real impact—supported by a high-performing, inclusive, and collaborative environment where you can be your best, every day. 

Newell is seeking an experienced Labor and Employment Counsel with exceptional organization, communication and execution skills to join our Labor and Employment Law team in Atlanta. In this role, you will provide a full range of legal, administrative and operational support and help ensure compliance with labor and employment laws across the organization. If you are a highly motivated, collaborative and results-driven professional with a deep understanding of employment laws and best practices, we want to hear from you!

Responsibilities:

• Support Newell’s Labor and Employment Legal Strategy under the direction of the Director, Labor and Employment

• Provide legal guidance to colleagues in Human Resources and other key business partners regarding all substantive employment law areas as directed by the Director, Labor and Employment.
• Assist with providing employment legal advice in a broad range of employment related matters, including employee relations, leaves, accommodations, wage and hour, immigration, and protective covenants.
• Draft and counsel on employment-related documents, including contracts, offer letters, agreements and position statements.
• Keep abreast of and address compliance and issues of interpretation under federal, state and local employment laws including the Age Discrimination In Employment Act, Older Workers Benefit Protection Act, Family and Medical Leave Act, Americans with Disabilities Act, Fair Labor Standards Act, Title VII, and Paid Leave.
• Assist with employment law-related projects, including process reviews, new policy creation and implementation, and creation and delivery of training programs.
• Provide support on employment-related pre-litigation and litigation.
• Oversee outside counsel as needed.
• Monitor legislation, regulations, case law, and government oversight activities relating to employment issues and provide proactive, strategic advice to the relevant partners.
• Maintain and keep up-to-date expert knowledge of employment laws, regulations, and pending legislation
• Build close relationships with personnel
• Provide sound business judgment, confidence, a sense of ownership, drive, comfort making tough calls where the answer is not clear, and an aptitude to learn quickly the nuances of the businesses.

• Demonstrate Newell’s Values of Integrity, Leadership, Ownership, Teamwork and Passion for Winning in all aspects of performance

Key Qualifications:

• Leader, self-starter, detail-oriented and organized
• Excellent written and oral communication skills

• Action oriented, objective, assertive and collaborative style

• Excellent data visualization and presentation skills
• Strong project management skills
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills

• Demonstrated ability to make decisions and recommendations quickly
• Passion to work hard in a fast-paced, evolving environment.
• Demonstrated record of solid career progression 

• Ability to multitask, prioritize and work independently with minimal supervision

Education and Experience:

• JD from a law school.
• Minimum of 2 years of labor and employment experience at a nationally-recognized law firm or in house.
• Experience providing employment legal advice and litigating employment matters.
• Don’t check all the boxes? That’s okay! We encourage you to still apply if you feel like you possess an adjacent skillet and are interested in learning more about this position.

Newell Brands (NASDAQ: NWL) is a leading global consumer goods company with a strong portfolio of well-known brands, including Rubbermaid, Sharpie, Graco, Coleman, Rubbermaid Commercial Products, Yankee Candle, Paper Mate, FoodSaver, Dymo, EXPO, Elmer’s, Oster, NUK, Spontex and Campingaz. We are focused on delighting consumers by lighting up everyday moments. Newell Brands and its subsidiaries are Equal Opportunity Employers and comply with applicable employment laws. EOE/M/F/Vet/Disabled are encouraged to apply.