What are the responsibilities and job description for the Counsel position at World Wide Technology?
Why WWT?
At World Wide Technology, we work together to make a new world happen. Our important work benefits our clients and partners as much as it does our people and communities across the globe. WWT is dedicated to achieving its mission of creating a profitable growth company that is also a Great Place to Work for All. We achieve this through our world-class culture, generous benefits and by delivering cutting-edge technology solutions for our clients.
Founded in 1990, World Wide Technology (WWT), a global technology solutions provider leading the AI and Digital Revolution, with $20 billion in annual revenue, combines the power of strategy, execution and partnership to accelerate digital transformational outcomes for large public and private organizations around the world. Through its Advanced Technology Center, a collaborative ecosystem of the world's most advanced hardware and software solutions, WWT helps customers and partners conceptualize, test and validate innovative technology solutions for the best business outcomes and then deploys them at scale through its global warehousing, distribution and integration capabilities.
With nearly 10,000 employees and more than 55 locations around the world, WWT's culture, built on a set of core values and established leadership philosophies, has been recognized 13 years in a row by Fortune and Great Place to Work® for its unique blend of determination, innovation and leadership focus on diversity and inclusion. With this culture at its foundation, WWT bridges the gap between business and technology to make a new world happen for its customers, partners, and communities.
Want to work with highly motivated individuals on high-performance teams? Join WWT today!
RESPONSIBILITIES:
At World Wide Technology, we work together to make a new world happen. Our important work benefits our clients and partners as much as it does our people and communities across the globe. WWT is dedicated to achieving its mission of creating a profitable growth company that is also a Great Place to Work for All. We achieve this through our world-class culture, generous benefits and by delivering cutting-edge technology solutions for our clients.
Founded in 1990, World Wide Technology (WWT), a global technology solutions provider leading the AI and Digital Revolution, with $20 billion in annual revenue, combines the power of strategy, execution and partnership to accelerate digital transformational outcomes for large public and private organizations around the world. Through its Advanced Technology Center, a collaborative ecosystem of the world's most advanced hardware and software solutions, WWT helps customers and partners conceptualize, test and validate innovative technology solutions for the best business outcomes and then deploys them at scale through its global warehousing, distribution and integration capabilities.
With nearly 10,000 employees and more than 55 locations around the world, WWT's culture, built on a set of core values and established leadership philosophies, has been recognized 13 years in a row by Fortune and Great Place to Work® for its unique blend of determination, innovation and leadership focus on diversity and inclusion. With this culture at its foundation, WWT bridges the gap between business and technology to make a new world happen for its customers, partners, and communities.
Want to work with highly motivated individuals on high-performance teams? Join WWT today!
RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Manage all stages of pre-litigation and litigation matters with assistance from outside counsel as needed, including coordination of Legal Hold Notices, subpoenas, etc..
- Work with, manage and ensure cost effective services from outside counsel.
- Investigate and/or provide legal advice regarding investigations of employee misconduct, including conducting interviews, source document reviews, etc. Assemble and oversee appropriate multi-disciplinary investigation team (could include HR, InfoSec, Facilities/Security, Risk, etc.) depending upon subject-matter and functional input necessary.
- Provide employment law advice and counsel.
- Assist in the preparation of employee legal notices and reminder of employee pre and post-employment obligations.
- Ability to provide a high level of client service and perform excellent work under time pressure.
- At least 3-5 years of experience in litigation, investigations, and/or employment law. Corporate law experience supporting a variety of functions and prior law firm experience preferred.
- General experience with employment and non-compete agreements.
- Prefer an individual who has worked both in a law firm setting and an organization with an international operational presence.
- Some travel up to 10% may be required.
- Excellent communication and drafting skills, including sensitivity and tact for difficult or challenging conversations.
- Excellent presentation and relationship-building skills; sensitive to cultural differences within a global organization and resulting impact on work environment and legal compliance.
- The successful candidate will be collaborative, analytical, flexible and proactive.
- JD and licensed to practice in Missouri (or willing to apply for admission from another state).
- Health and Wellbeing: Heath, Dental, and Vision Care, Onsite Health Centers, Employee Assistance Program, Wellness program
- Financial Benefits: Competitive pay, Profit Sharing, 401k Plan with Company Matching, Life and Disability Insurance, Tuition Reimbursement
- Paid Time Off: PTO & Holidays, Parental Leave, Sick Leave, Military Leave, Bereavement
- Additional Perks: Nursing Mothers Benefits, Voluntary Legal, Pet Insurance, Employee Discount Program
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