Manager, Legal Counsel Compliance

Position: Manager, Legal Counsel Employment Compliance
Job Title

Manager, Legal Counsel Employment Compliance

About the Business:

Powering great journeys through technology is the heart of what we do  the world's leading travel tech company, Amadeus originated in technology innovation and sees the world with a technology-first lens. Amadeus builds industry leading solutions that help airlines and airports, hotels and railways, online travel companies, corporations, retail travel agencies and travel management companies to run their day-to-day operations. By leveraging

Amadeus' innovative solutions, our customers can deliver superior traveler experience and a differentiated value proposition. With a focus on innovation, Amadeus is at the forefront of delivering transformation towards a traveler centric experience which will enable our customers to further deliver differentiation, personalization and convenience for travelers across the market.

Summary of the role:

This role is integral to ensuring that Amadeus remains compliant with employment-related legal standards while supporting our strategic business goals.

In This Role You'll:

* Ensure necessary outcomes are achieved. (e.g., timely preparation and certification of Affirmative Action Plan, EEO-1 reporting, Veterans and Pay Data Reporting, inclusive of all mandated state reporting requirements).

* Ensure Compliance with law and draft and negotiate employment-related agreements:

* Stay current with changes in employment laws and regulations throughout the Americas and ensure compliance with those laws and regulations.

* Conduct legal research and analysis on complex employment law issues and provide recommendations based on findings.

* Draft, review, and negotiate employment and benefit-related agreements, including executive employment agreements and severance agreements.

* Draft updates of Employment Handbooks in US and Canada, and collaborate on updating handbooks throughout LATAM.

* Manage employment-related litigation and administrative proceedings:

* Represent the company in employment-related litigation, arbitration, and administrative proceedings throughout the Americas.

* Supervise outside labor and employment counsel throughout the Americas.

* Manage discovery process.

* Manage responses to inquiries by state, federal and local administrative agencies (including agencies throughout the Americas).

* Manage and coordinate Company's response to inquiries and investigations by the Department of Labor, EEOC, or other state or federal agencies, including agencies throughout the Americas.

* Review and respond to claims and demand letters, primarily employee or commercial real estate related.

About the ideal candidate:

* Education:

JD from an accredited law school in the United States required

* Minimum of 3-5 years' work experience in providing expert legal advice and support on a wide range of employment law matters

* Experience with commercial real estate law is plus

* Knowledge of employment laws and regulations throughout the Americas

* Previous experience in performing legal research using critical thinking, analytical skills, and attention to detail

* The ability to assess risks associated with business activities and advise a company on managing those risks

* Advanced communication skills with the ability to convey complex information clearly and build consensus with a variety of stakeholders

* Knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite, AI functional competencies

* Ability to travel 10% of the time

* The position can be located in Miami or Dallas. Must be able to work a hybrid working model.

Working at Amadeus, you will find:

A critical mission and purpose - At Amadeus, you will be powering the future of travel and pursuing a critical mission and extraordinary purpose.

A truly global DNA - Everything at Amadeus is global, from our people to our business, which translates into our footprint, processes, and culture.

Great opportunities to learn - Learning happens all the time and in many ways at Amadeus, through on-the-job training, formal learning activities, and day-to-day interactions with colleagues.

A caring environment - Amadeus fosters a caring environment, nurturing both a fulfilling career and personal and family…