Adecco Group - Counsel - US

SUMMARY:

The Contracts Counsel provides written/oral legal advice to Staffing Services departments and field operations in various transactional matters, including contracts, compliance, collections and general operational guidance in order to reduce potential legal liabilities and assists field management/staff to close contracts. Works under general direction.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Consults with and advises Staffing Services departments and Staffing Services field operations on a wide range of legal issues.
• Negotiates/drafts Staffing Services contracts, including national accounts and partnerships.
• Monitors relevant legal developments and legislation to keep transactions and related matters compliant with applicable law and best practices.
• Communicates with clients, vendors, government agencies and their respective counsel to obtain/provide information and resolve problems.
• Performs other assignments as delegated by General Counsel or Assistant General Counsel.
• Participates in special projects and performs other duties as assigned.
• Able to manage and prioritize a varied, time sensitive workflow.

MINIMUM EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS:

• A Juris Doctor degree and license to practice law in any state.
• Minimum of five (5) years legal experience, ideally practicing commercial law. Familiarity with labor and employment law is a plus.
• A minimum of four (4) years’ experience practicing within a corporate environment.
• Related industry experience a plus (recruiting, staffing, BPO, etc.).
• Experience negotiating and drafting complex transactional documents preferred.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES REQUIREMENTS:

• Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing, to all levels of management, staff and external stakeholders.
• Ability to effectively identify and research legal issues and propose appropriate courses of action.
• Skilled in communicating effectively verbally and in writing.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office products, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook.

Company Overview:

Adecco Group North America, through an impressive portfolio of staffing industry leading brands including Adecco General Staffing, Entegee, Lee Hecht Harrison Professional Recruitment, Modis, and Pontoon is the world’s leading provider of Human Resources solutions.

We are the workforce experts delivering staffing and career service solutions to organizations and individuals across all industries. Collectively we harness the power of some of the greatest talent in the world. That talent and expertise allows us to do business globally and act locally with deep knowledge in niche areas.

Every day, we have more than 100,000 associates on assignment, 30,000 colleagues working internally to support more than 10,000 clients in the United States and Canada. Ensuring our business units are prepared to deliver outstanding service to our associates and clients, the Adecco Group North America team provides a strong infrastructure through our corporate and shared services teams.

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.


Equal Opportunity Employer Veterans/Disabled The Company will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

The Company may require proof of COVID-19 vaccination at time of hire based on client policies or certain regulatory requirements. As such, TAG may require you to report your COVID-19 vaccination status at time of hire unless prohibited by a state law. The Company will consider requests for exemption based on medical/disability or religious reasons, or additional reasons if permitted by state law.

The anticipated salary range for this position is $84,720.80 and $125,000. Salary may be determined based on experience, education, geographic location, and other factors. This position includes an incentive program that may include bonus and/or commission.

Benefit offerings for full-time employment may include medical, dental, vision, term life insurance, short-term and long-term disability, additional voluntary benefits, commuter benefits, wellness plans and reimbursement and retirement programs. Available paid leave may include paid time off, parental leave and holiday pay.

Posting date: 03-13-2022