ABOUT THE ORGANIZATION
GardaWorld Security Services - United States
GardaWorld Security Services - United States is a part of GardaWorld, one of the largest privately-owned security companies in the world, founded by President and CEO Stephan Crétier in 1995.
Since inception, GardaWorld has grown to become one of the largest security providers globally, driven by organic growth and a disciplined approach to strategic acquisitions.
Headquartered in Montréal, GardaWorld offers a wide range of physical security and integrated risk management services as well as trustworthy innovative integrated cash management solutions.
GWSS-US is a St.
Louis, MO based manned guarding company.
At GWSS, we take a proactive approach to solving business challenges and our customers are at the heart of everything we do.
It's the reason we love rolling up our sleeves and getting down to work - and it's why we're so successful.
It takes an entire team to stand behind something big.
POSITION DESCRIPTION
Position Summary
Job Title: Litigation and Compliance Counsel - California
Location: Remote
Salary: $100,000+ / year
The Litigation and Compliance Counsel - California will provide advice to the Assistant General Counsel for Employment Litigation ("AGC") and the California business team on various California statutes and codes, will manage California litigation in both state and federal forums, and will manage and defend Equal Employment Opportunity Commission ("EEOC") and state agency charges.
From time to time, the Litigation Counsel may provide broader advice to company management as a member of the legal team.
Principal Responsibilities
Responsibilities will include:
Quality assurance team leadership to ensure operational compliance with California laws.
Initial review of EEOC and state agency charges and conferring with the AGC on a strategy to defend all charges.
Intake of filed litigation and conferring with the AGC and General Counsel on defense strategies.
Other California duties, as assigned by the AGC and General Counsel
Work with other members of the legal team on Requests for Proposals for California contracts and management of California business relationships.
CANDIDATE PROFILE
Skills
Legal Proficiency - capable and efficient commercial lawyer with strong attention to detail, ability to focus on material issues, and a commitment to ethics in business dealings.
Solution-oriented - able to quickly identify and assess legal and other risks and to develop and implement mitigating actions with an eye toward business productivity.
Client-oriented - able to manage a large volume of transactions for various branch locations.
Teamwork - understand and contribute to achieving business objectives, communicate clearly and respectfully, and share - and be open to - different points of view.
Requirements
J.
D.
from a qualified U.
S.
law school
California Bar membership
Experience
Two to five years experience working as a law firm litigator.
Expertise in federal and California litigation.
Wage-hour litigation experience preferred.
Qualifications
Education
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