Allison Transmission
Corporate Counsel - Global Labor and Employment
Indianapolis, IN
Work authorization requiredDetected 28 days ago
M&AProcess ImprovementHREmployment LawLeadershipProblem SolvingOSHA
About the role
- For over 100 years, Allison has powered the vehicles and technology that move our world forward.
- From the first person hired by James Allison in 1915 to the thousands across the globe who work for Allison today, we're driving progress everywhere because we employ top talent worldwide.
- Learn more about this role and how you can begin driving your career forward!
Responsibilities
- Advise on and, in some cases, manage employment-related disputes and claims, including representing the Company before administrative agencies (e.g., EEOC, NLRB, DOL, OSHA, and comparable international authorities), overseeing mediations and hearings, and supporting labor and employment litigation through partnership with in-house litigation counsel.
- Support immigration and work authorization matters by advising business leaders on compliance obligations and strategy, and coordinating with external providers, as appropriate.
- Partner closely with Human Resources and business leaders to prevent, mitigate, and resolve employment issues, including providing training and guidance on key labor and employment topics.
- Support compliance with federal contracting programs and obligations, as well as mandatory demographic and pay reporting.
- proactively assess risk and recommend strategies and process improvement to support compliance.
- Review, draft, and update policies, codes of conduct, and procedures that support compliance with rules and regulations applicable to the business and alignment with Company values.
- Effectively monitor, interpret, and advise on changes in labor and employment laws, regulations, and standards; proactively assess risk and recommend strategies and process improvement to support compliance.
- Delivers to internal stakeholders accurate, practical, and business-oriented labor and employment legal advice in a timely manner.
- Drives continuous improvement in global employment practices, policies, and compliance.
- Effectively manages and resolves employment claims and disputes through appropriate dispute resolution or litigation strategies.
Requirements
- Active license in good standing, with no pending discipline or complaints, to practice law in at least one U.S. jurisdiction and ability to obtain a license to practice law in Indiana
- Well-developed legal, investigative, and problem-solving skills with the ability to adapt, take on new roles, and learn new areas of the law
- Excellent written, verbal, and presentation skills, with ability to communicate legal concepts to non-lawyers at all levels of the organization
- Ability to exercise initiative, judgment, discretion and decision-making to achieve organizational objectives and elevate matters to legal and business leadership at appropriate times
- Ability to travel domestically and internationally via car and airplane
- Minimum of three (3) years of experience in labor and employment law, gained in a law firm and/or in-house legal department
- Experience representing employers in litigation and in front of EEOC, NLRB, DOL, and other governmental administrative agencies
- Manage outside counsel as required, ensuring high-quality legal support and cost-effective outcomes.
Nice to have
- Experience advising clients with multi-state and multi-national operations
- Experience working in a union environment
- Prior In-house counsel experience
Compensation
- Provide timely, pragmatic, and competent legal advice on a broad range of labor and employment matters across all business functions and jurisdictions, including hiring and recruiting, discipline and termination, performance and workforce
Benefits
- The below list features some of the benefits currently available.
- Eligibility may be subject to the terms and conditions of governing documents and available benefits may be subject to change at the company's discretion.
- Choice of medical plans with prescription coverage
- Employer HSA contribution
- Dental & Vision Insurance
- Paid Parental Leave
- Short & Long-Term Disability
- Other voluntary benefits including: Critical Illness, Hospital Indemnity, Identity Theft Protection and Pet Insurance
- Accrued Paid Time Off
- 12 Paid Holidays + 1 Floating Holiday
- Robust employee wellness program
- Tuition assistance program
Equal opportunity
- Allison Transmission is an equal opportunity employer.
Visa & Work Authorization
- Support immigration and work authorization matters by advising business leaders on compliance obligations and strategy, and coordinating with external providers, as appropriate.
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