Director Employment Law Partner

Reynolds American is evolving into a global multi-category business. Our purpose is to create A Better Tomorrow™ by Building a Smokeless World.

To achieve our ambition, we are looking for colleagues who are ready to join us on this journey. Tomorrow can’t wait, let’s shape it together!

The Director, Employment Law Partner (In-House Employment & Labor Counsel) is involved in developing strategies, guiding business leaders and implementing personnel policies and practices for Reynolds American Inc. (RAI) and its operating companies. This role reports to the Vice President Employee Relations and Employment Law within the Human Resources Group.

The position provides pragmatic, business-oriented counsel and ensures the company's interests are protected in terms of all matters associated with employees, including internal processes and programs, federal contracts, legal challenges from individuals, groups and governmental administrative agencies. Additionally, this role proactively assists the company to avoid legal and business risks in the handling of workplace safety, immigration, and disciplinary matters; accommodations;

performance management; benefit programs; compensation matters; reductions in force, and other employee relations issues.

• Advising and collaborating with management and HR leaders on employment and labor law compliance, and emerging legal trends.
• Partnering with HR to design compliant programs that enhance engagement and business success.
• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and municipal laws (ADA, FMLA, Title VII, USERRA, ADEA, FCRA, FLSA, etc.), including federal contractor obligations.
• Respond to inquiries and enforcement actions from agencies like the EEOC, DOL, and OFCCP.
• Provide legal counsel on sensitive employee relations matters, investigations, disciplinary actions, and policy reviews.
• Navigate labor relations issues and multi-jurisdictional compliance challenges.
• Conduct negotiations with regulatory agencies and third parties.
• Handle litigation and draft employment agreements and related contract provisions.

• At least 6+ years of experience in the area of employment law, with a mix of private practice and in-house experience preferred.
• College and Law degree (from accredited law school) and state bar license in good standing required.
• Demonstrated strengths in influencing, negotiating, conflict resolution, oral and written communications, emotional intelligence, problem solving, credibility and decision making.
• Ability to thrive in a deadline-driven and collaborative environment.

The following is a general summary of the competitive compensation and benefit plans we offer:

• 401(k) plan that offers opportunity to save on pre- and post-tax basis up to 50 percent of eligible compensation.
  • Company matches 100 percent of employee pre-tax/Roth (401k) contributions up to six percent
  • Company contributes an additional three percent to 401(k) whether employee participates or not
• Comprehensive health- and welfare-benefits package (including medical, dental, vision, and prescription drugs)
• Health Savings Account start-up contribution for employees who elect the high deductible health plan
• Flexible spending accounts for both Health Care and Dependent Care allowing employee to use pre-tax dollars to pay for qualified expenses during the calendar year
• Employee assistance program offering 8 free counselling sessions, per issue, each calendar year for employees and their dependents
• Company paid life insurance of 1x annual base pay ($50,000 minimum)
• Company paid accidental death or dismemberment insurance of 2x annual base pay ($50,000 minimum)
• Voluntary insurances offered at group rates: employee and dependent life insurance, AD&D insurance, critical illness, accident coverage, disability buy-up, and auto & home insurance
• Tuition reimbursement and student loan support
• Dependent Scholarship Programs
• Free confidential personal financial counselling service
• On-site health centers and 24/7 fitness centers at certain…