Division General Counsel - Labor and Employment

Division General Counsel - Labor and Employment

Join U.S. Venture, Inc. as the Division General Counsel – Labor and Employment.

The Division General Counsel reports to the Chief Legal Officer and serves as the legal subject matter expert in Employment Law. The ideal candidate will have experience in employment law, preferably in a corporate setting, and will be well‑versed in federal and state labor regulations, policies, and best practices. The in‑house employment attorney will draft, review, and negotiate employment contracts and other commercial agreements, advise on employee relations and compliance issues, conduct investigations and trainings, and manage litigation and arbitrations on behalf of the company.

This position is located on‑site at our Corporate Headquarters in Appleton, WI and is not open to remote work. Relocation assistance will be considered for candidates not in the Appleton, WI area.

• Draft, review, and negotiate employment contracts and other commercial agreements, policies, handbooks, and related documents.
• Advise management and human resources on hiring, termination, discipline, compensation, benefits, leaves, accommodations, discrimination, harassment, retaliation, and whistleblowing.
• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local labor laws and regulations, such as EEO, ADA, FMLA, FLSA, NLRA, OSHA, and WARN.
• Conduct internal investigations and audits on employment‑related matters and prepare reports and recommendations.
• Develop and deliver trainings and presentations on employment law topics to management and employees.
• Manage employment litigation and arbitrations, coordinating with outside counsel on complaints, discovery, motions, subpoenas, hearings, depositions, mediations, and settlements.
• Monitor and update the company on the latest developments and trends in employment law and best practices.
• Manage and coordinate with outside counsel and vendors as needed.
• Live our values of High Performance, Caring Relationships, Strategic Foresight, and Entrepreneurial Spirit.
• Champion continuous improvement and quality control efforts to innovate and improve efficiency, accuracy, and standardization.
• Continuously learn and develop professionally.
• Support corporate efforts for safety, government compliance, and other company policies and procedures.
• Travel up to 10% of the time as required.
• Perform other related duties as requested.

• Juris Doctor (JD) degree from an accredited law school.
• License to practice law in any state.
• 15+ years of employment law experience, preferably in a corporate setting.
• Excellent knowledge of federal and state labor laws and regulations.
• Strong drafting, negotiation, communication, and analytical skills.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively with stakeholders.
• High ethical standards and professionalism.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and legal research tools.

Corporate

Mid‑Senior level

Full‑time

Legal

Manufacturing

U.S. Venture, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to inclusion and diversity. We ensure equal opportunity for all applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity or expression, marital status, age, national origin, disability, veteran status, genetic information, or other protected characteristic.

If you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability, you may call Human Resources at 920‑739‑6101.