Counsel Employment Lit US

Counsel represents Adecco in state agency wage matters and provides support, advice, counsel, and recommendations to internal clients on a variety of legal and/or business matters and manages outside litigation counsel on assigned cases. Works under general direction and reports to Vice President Counsel - Litigation, Labor and Employment, and Government Affairs.

GENERAL RESPONSIBILITIES:

· Effectively interfaces with management of corporate and/or business lines and provides support, advice, counsel and recommendations on various legal and/or business matters, with an emphasis on garnishments, anti-trust, and state wage and hour laws.

· Manages and/or assists with managing outside litigation counsel on cases and legal claims.

· Interacts with agency investigators such as from the U.S. DOL, to handle requests for information and documents, appear at agency hearings on behalf of Adecco and negotiate resolutions.

· Reviews and recommends new techniques, policies and/or procedures aimed at enhancing the productivity, reliability, technical innovation, and quality of legal work.

· Partners with leadership to identify current and future legal support needs.

· Stays abreast of current litigation, standards and best practices

· Prepares memos, policy statements, and communications to ensure compliance with federal, state and local laws.

· Communicates with clients, vendors, government agencies and their respective counsel to obtain/provide information and resolve problems.

· Participates in special projects and performs other duties as assigned by Head of Litigation.

EDUCATION & JOB REQUIREMENTS:

Juris Doctorate (J.D.) and licensure to practice in assigned state(s) with a minimum of three (3) years of domestic employment and labor law experience required.

COMPETENCIES:

· Skilled in communicating effectively verbally and in writing with all levels of management and employees.

· Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships.

· Ability to provide subject matter expertise and counsel to others.

· Ability to demonstrate negotiation, litigation, and dispute resolution skills.

· Knowledge of and the ability to negotiate and administer contracts, as well as the ability to execute contracts in compliance with corporate guidelines, laws, rules and regulations.

· Knowledge of and ability to interpret and apply federal and state employment-related laws, rules and regulations.

· Knowledge of and the ability to interpret and apply related federal, state and local laws, ordinances, rules and regulations.

· Ability to identify and/or document existing and new processes as well as evaluate their effectiveness and/or recommend changes or alternatives.

· Ability to identify and resolve problems.

· Ability to effectively manage projects that vary in nature and scope.

· Proficient with Microsoft Office products including Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook.

· Bilingual in English and Spanish preferred.

· Ability to work remote with occasional reporting in-person.

It’s an exciting time to be part of our team. We’re proud to be a global thought-leader and care about doing the best job we can to ensure better futures for everyone. We do this by building our Future@Work strategy as a united team of 30,000+ colleagues with a collective spirit working in over 60 countries globally. 

You’ll have the opportunity to grow across a variety of interesting jobs and careers over our extensive portfolio of global brands. We empower our colleagues to work in the smartest, most efficient ways to achieve total balance between the demands of their jobs and their lives. That’s why we give you the autonomy and support you need to work in the way that makes you most productive, agile, confident, and insightful.

Putting people first, pioneering with a collective spirit and always advancing with a growth mindset -that’s what we stand for at the Adecco Group. Here, we are all individuals with a unique perspective on the world we live in. That’s what makes us stronger. Whoever you are and whatever your background, you can be yourself. So, we aim to build on the attributes that make you, you. We offer a range of world-class resources for upskilling and development, satisfying your curiosity while the sharing skills, knowledge, and expertise to grow together. 

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We believe that having an understanding of the hiring process helps you to prepare, feel, and be, at your best. As a global, multi brand organization with multiple different roles, our application process can vary.

On our career site, you will find some of the key steps you can expect to guide you along the way.

As one of the world’s largest employers we believe in talent, not labels, and focus on the diverse and unique skills our people bring. We seek to foster a culture of belonging and purpose, an environment where everyone can thrive and feel engaged, and where difference is respected and valued. Our commitment to equity, equal opportunity, inclusion, and diversity is part of our broader commitment to respecting fundamental human rights across our value chain. The Adecco Group is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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The Company will consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records in accordance with federal, state, and local laws and/or security clearance requirements, including, as applicable:

• The California Fair Chance Act
• Los Angeles City Fair Chance Ordinance
• Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers
• San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance

Posting date: 11-17-2025