Corporate Counsel

Job Summary: Engages in practical and business-oriented legal activities by providing legal advice and counsel on a range of employment law issues. Provides counsel regarding performance management, employee relations, terminations, leaves of absence and accommodations, compensation, internal investigations, benefits, privacy, and general policy adherence. Reports to the General Counsel and will work closely with Human Resource Business Partners. Job Description: ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS • Provide support, practical, and business-oriented legal advice and counsel on a range of employment issues including: performance management, employee relations, terminations, leaves of absence and accommodations, compensation, internal investigations, benefits, privacy, and general policy adherence across the Blue Diamond enterprise. • Consult, coordinate, supervise, or manage outside counsel as needed. Collaborate effectively with outside counsel to manage employment related litigation and agency claims (including Workers Compensation) and makes recommendations to Human Resources on appropriate action. • Assist with developing and continuously improving best-in-class employment law practices, procedures and policies. • Partner with the Human Resources team to generate and implement trainings on employment law topics. • Respond to employment-related inquiries (e.g., EEOC, DOL, OSHA, DFEH, DLSE and other federal/state related agencies). Conduct internal audits, classification reviews, and support other compliance efforts to ensure compliance with the FLSA, the California Labor Code, and state laws around the country. • Develop and conduct training programs for supervisors, managers, and team members. • Ability to collaborate cross-functionally with business and other partners across the enterprise/business. • Strong oral and written communication skills to explain complex concepts for a variety of audiences. • Develop process, guidelines, tools and training content to improve employment related compliance. • Anticipate and proactively mitigate legal risks related to employment policies and decisions. • Monitors legal and policy developments relevant to employment law and translates those developments into practical steps for the enterprise to action. • This job description reflects management’s assignment of essential functions; it does not prescribe or restrict the tasks that may be assigned. MINIMUM JOB REQUIREMENTS • Juris Doctor(ate) degree from an ABA Accredited law school. • 5 years of experience in Employment Law (with an emphasis in the State of California. • Admitted to the California State Bar. • A mixture of relevant experience in a top-tier law firm and a corporate legal department. • Excellent communication skills with the ability to foster relationships, influence and collaborate with internal stakeholders. • Proactive, strong attention to detail and organizational skills with the ability to prioritize and juggle multiple tasks. • Career track of progressive, documented accomplishments with a broad diversity of experiences. • Some travel may be required. PREFERRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCES • Strong Law School academic record. • Excellent planning and organization skills, including the ability to manage a number of projects concurrently and strong attention to detail. • Experience implementing compliance programs • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills; positive and driven attitude. • Able to work well under pressure and maintain all deadlines, and be able to adapt to multiple, conflicting and/or shifting deadlines. • A proactive approach and the ability to work "hands-on," as required. • Able to work both independently and collaboratively. SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES • N/A PHYSICAL DEMANDS While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit. The employee is occasionally required to stand and walk. WORK ENVIRONMENT Typical office environment with low levels of noise and fumes, adequate lighting and comfortable temperature. Use of computer. Blue Diamond Growers is an Equal Opportunity and E-Verify Employer EOE/Minorities/Females/Vet/Disability Education: Masters Other Job Details: Work Shift: Day Pay Type: Salary Hourly Rate (if applicable): N/A Grow your career. Partner with us. We Are the Almond People! Blue Diamond Growers (BDG) is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. BDG provides equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, color, age, religion, protected veteran or disability status, or genetic information. BDG also complies with all provisions of the U.S. Government's Executive Order 11246 dated September 24, 1965 and the rules, regulations and relevant orders of the Secretary of Labor.