Director Litigation

Director Litigation and Employment Who We Are

GEODIS specializes in unlocking business value in a complex world, ensuring seamless movement of goods worldwide. As a global third-party logistics provider (3PL), we power A Better Way to Deliver for the world's top brands and manufacturers. Fuel your career with GEODIS and discover endless growth opportunities.

• Employment Law Counsel & Compliance
• Provide counsel on employment laws Company-wide (including subsidiaries), including, ADA, ADEA, Title VII, FMLA, FLSA, OFCCP, WARN Act, NLRA, and ERISA, and issues such as benefits, immigration, labor unions, severance, releases, non-competition agreements, background checks, drug testing, etc.
• Examine current Company employment and labor practices and keep abreast of changes in law and trends.
• Advises on regulatory and compliance matters.
• Litigation Management & Strategy
• Assess and respond to EEOC, state, and local agency employment-related charges.
• Assess and quantify risk for employment and commercial litigation.
• Draft pleadings, responses, correspondence, and settlement agreements in employment and commercial litigation
• Direct outside counsel and manage employment litigation, commercial litigation, and labor arbitrations.
• Develop and implement legal strategies and processes for employment and commercial litigation, and other legal matters.
• Resolve or prosecute litigation efficiently and effectively, in alignment with executive leaders and company strategy.
• Performs pre-litigation work to minimize risks and maximize legal rights.
• Labor Relations
• Advise and handle traditional labor matters, including labor arbitrations, NLRB litigation, and legal advice relating to labor campaigns
• Business Partnership & Advisory
• Advises executives within the Company and works alongside employees in all business units.
• Effectively communicates legal risks with executive staff.
• Provide direction and support to Law Department staff assisting on employment, labor, ethics, or privacy projects.
• Training, Process & Program Management
• Develop and deliver labor, employment, risk mitigation, and privacy training and updates.
• Identify and implement policy and process improvements
• KPI tracking and reporting relating to litigation spend and outcomes.
• Review and approve outside counsel invoices for efficiency and compliance with company guidelines.

• 5 years of legal experience with expertise in litigation (particularly employment and labor relations)
• J.D. required; active bar membership in good standing in at least one state. Tennessee bar admission required if not already held — reciprocity process can be considered.

• Access wages early with the Rain financial wellness app.
• Free telemedical access to doctors and therapists through First Stop Health available first day of employment!
• Health, dental, and vision insurance after 30 days of employment
• 401k match
• Paid maternity and paternity leave
• Access to career development, employee resource groups, and mentorship programs
• Employee discounts
• Access to employee perks like fitness class discounts and free access to a relaxation and meditation app
• Free financial wellness programs
• Daycare discount program
• Opportunities to volunteer and give back to your community
• + more!