Our Opportunity:
Chewy is looking for a Corporate Counsel, Employment Law to join our Legal Team based in Plantation, FL! This position is an exciting opportunity for the successful candidate to join a fast-paced, dynamic Legal Department supporting Chewy's Corporate and Healthcare teams with respect to employment and labor law.
The successful candidate will be both a strategic advisor and hands-on problem solver, providing practical, business-oriented day-to-day employment law advice and counseling to HR professionals and business managers regarding Corporate, Customer Care, and Pharmacy employees. This position requires a proactive approach and close collaboration with human resources other business stakeholders, and the other attorneys in the Legal Department.
What You'll Do:
- Partner with HR professionals and other business stakeholders to act as a trusted legal adviser, providing advice and counseling on multi-jurisdictional employment laws, including, but not limited to, wage/hour compliance; leaves of absence and accommodations; drug testing and background screenings; discrimination; and retaliation.
- Advise HR professionals on emerging legislative and regulatory changes affecting employment and labor obligations in multi-jurisdictional operations.
- Review and revise internal policies and procedures to ensure multi-jurisdictional regulatory compliance.
- Develop and deliver proactive training to business leaders on a wide variety of employment law matters.
- Provide legal representation and/or supervise outside counsel regarding employment litigation, government administrative agency charges, audits, and investigations (e.g., EEOC, DOL, OSHA, and state/local agencies) as well as attorney demand letters and claims involving employment-related concerns.
- Draft and negotiate employment-related documents including separation agreements and restrictive covenant agreements.
- Partner with and advise HR professionals regarding internal investigations, as well as compensation, ERISA, and immigration matters.
What You'll Need:
- JD from an accredited school with strong academic credentials.
- Minimum 6 years' experience practicing employment law, in-house and/or with a national or regional law firm.
- Significant experience in identifying employment law risks and formulating strategies regarding same, as well as in providing practical, timely, and solution-oriented advice and counseling to business clients at various levels of the organization.
- Demonstrated ability to collaborate cross-functionally and develop practical solutions that mitigate legal risks and align with business objectives.
- Self-motivated, able to work with minimal supervision, and assume significant responsibility in keeping with the level of experience in employment law.
- Excellent organizational and analytical skills. This position requires fast-paced multi-tasking and the ability to prioritize, problem-solve, and manage multiple issues involving business partners in various locations.
- Active license to practice law in at least one state and ability to become licensed as in-house counsel in Florida.
- Candidate should possess empathy, excellent professional judgment, and a good sense of humor.
- The position may require occasional travel.
Bonus:
- Experience with labor, employee benefits, and/or compensation matters is a plus.
Chewy is committed to equal opportunity. We value and embrace diversity and inclusion of all Team Members. If you have a disability under the Americans with Disabilities Act or similar law, and you need an accommodation during the application process or to perform these job requirements, or if you need a religious accommodation, please contact [email protected].
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What We Do
We view pets and pet parents as family and are obsessed with meeting their needs and exceeding customer expectations through every interaction. Behind the scenes, our talented teams are made up of innovators, delighters, big-thinkers and of course, passionate pet people—creating a place where you'll be empowered to build, grow and unleash your fullest potential.
We don’t just stand by our company mission—we’re obsessed with it. We seek to be the most trusted and convenient destination for pet parents and partners, everywhere. And we’re constantly finding new ways to do just that.
At Chewy, we understand pet parenthood is full of joyful highs and anxious lows. That’s why we’re here, standing alongside pet parents, providing everything their pets need for a happy, healthy life. We’re a leading online source for pet products, supplies, and prescriptions. We offer a broad selection of high-quality products and services at competitive prices with an exceptional level of customer care and a personal touch.
Since launching in 2011, we’ve combined the personalized service of your neighborhood pet store with the convenience and speed of e-commerce. We pride ourselves on being the only brand available 24/7/365 to support pet parents throughout their journey.
We have a rich history of being recognized for our deep care and personalization while going above and beyond for our customers and their pets.
We view pets and their people as more than just customers and look forward to meeting their needs and exceeding expectations through every interaction. With Chewy, no one pet-parents alone.
Our culture is for those who thrive on delivering results and becoming your best—no matter your role or location. At Chewy, our Operating Principles serve as a common language, or framework, that connects two of Chewy's most valuable elements—our people and our culture. The Operating Principles guide our character, capabilities, imagination, and methods for execution in support of our company's mission.
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