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Associate General Counsel, Labor & Employment Job Details | SSP Accept All Cookies Locations Locations Sustainability Restaurants About Locations Select how often (in days) to receive an alert: Create Alert About Us Operating in nearly 40 countries across the world, our purpose is to be the best part of the journey. Whether our customers are flying abroad on holiday, heading off on a business trip or commuting to work by train, we aim to offer them food and drink experiences that meet their many different tastes and needs. What You’ll Get from Us Our Commitment to learning and development is our commitment to unlocking our people’s success. We strive to provide a wide range of resources that boost our people’s skills today, and help them fulfil their potential tomorrow. No matter where you join us, you’ll have all the tools you need to take charge of your development. Surrounded by like-minded colleagues and guided by industry experts, it’s your career, your way at SSP. Associate General Counsel, Labor & Employment Join Our Team! Salary Range: $156,400 - $225,000 / year + bonus eligible Location: Remote Opportunity Competitive Compensation: Health, Dental, Vision and Life Plans, Paid Time Off, 401K with company match, Employee Assistance Program. Help Make SSP America “The Best Part of the Journey.” At SSP America, we believe every part of the journey deserves the same care and hospitality we deliver to travelers every day. As food travel experts across North America, our people guide every experience we create. We are searching for an experienced Associate General Counsel, Labor & Employment to serve as a trusted partner to our business, providing practical and timely advice on employment and labor matters across the U.S. and internationally. In this role, you will protect the organization, guide leaders through complex decisions, and help build a workplace where our people thrive. Why You’ll Love This Journey: You’ll have the opportunity to: • Serve as a trusted advisor to senior leadership and human resources, shaping how SSP America navigates labor and employment matters • Influence company-wide policy , building practical solutions that comply with the law, meet business objectives, and reduce labor risk • Work on meaningful, high-stakes matters across the U.S. and internationally, from employee relations to NLRB proceedings, arbitrations, and negotiations • Partner across the organization to develop and deliver training that strengthens our employment practices • Make a real difference by protecting our people and our business while supporting a positive, values-driven culture What You'll Do: • Advise on day-to-day employee relations matters and develop business-focused solutions • Develop and support corporate employment policies that comply with legal requirements, meet company objectives, and minimize labor risk • Partner with human resources to prepare, direct, and deliver training on relevant employment practices • Monitor labor and employment law developments , decisions, legislation, and regulatory filings that may affect the company, and recommend changes when needed • Provide legal representation, oversight, and guidance for agency administrative charges, audits, investigations, labor relations matters, grievances, litigation, and other adversarial matters • Draft employment policies and agreements , and respond to subpoenas • Build strong cross-organizational relationships , including with human resources professionals and senior leadership • Serve as liaison to outside counsel and manage that relationship in a cost-effective manner • Recommend and deliver actionable KPIs and business metrics that drive meaningful business results • Foster a team environment that supports empowerment, continuous improvement, and innovation What You Bring: • A J.D. from an ABA accredited law school with strong academic credentials • Virginia Bar membership in good standing, or membership in another U.S. jurisdiction with eligibility for waiver into Virginia • Minimum 5 years of substantial labor and employment experience counseling clients on HR-related issues • Strong knowledge of federal employment laws, including FLSA, FMLA, and ADA, plus experience in a heavily unionized environment • Experience drafting employment policies and building and delivering employment law training • Ability to explain complex legal issues to non-lawyers in a clear and concise manner • Ability to travel up to 20% within the U.S. and Canada, with overnight stays, and eligibility to work in the U.S. without sponsorship • Ability to pass a criminal background check and required airport security clearances (e.g., TSA, FAA, Transport Canada) • Preferred: in-house counsel experience, ERISA and employee benefits knowledge, support for clients outside the U.S., and experience in the food, beverage, or hospitality industry Join Us on the Journey: If you are an experienced labor and employment attorney who enjoys solving complex problems, advising leaders, and protecting a growing business, we would love to meet you. At SSP America, you will play a key role in guiding how we support and protect our people across the organization. This is a regular, full-time, exempt position working remotely and reporting to the Chief Legal Officer. SSP America is an equal opportunity employer. All decisions concerning the employment relationship will be made without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status, age, disability, genetic information, or any other status or characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law. SSP America will provide reasonable accommodations during the application and interview process upon request as required to comply with applicable laws. Nearest Major Market: Washington DC Opens in a new tab. Opens in a new tab. Opens in a new tab. Copyright 2024 × When you visit any website, it may store or retrieve information on your browser, mostly in the form of cookies. 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