Litigation Attorney (Compliance, Labor, and Employment)

Job Description

GardaWorld Security Services US, a part of GardaWorld, one of the largest privately owned security companies in the world, is hiring a Litigation and Compliance Attorney.

The Litigation and Compliance Attorney will provide advice to the Assistant General Counsel for Employment Litigation (“AGC”) and the business team on various statutes and codes, will manage litigation in both state and federal forums, and will manage and defend Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (“EEOC”) and state agency charges. From time to time, the Litigation Counsel may provide broader advice to company management as a member of the legal team.

What’s in it for You

• Competitive Salary: $125,000 / year
• Work Site Location: This is a remote position.
• Set Schedule: Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. This salaried position may require working long hours and weekends.
• Comprehensive Benefits: Medical , dental, and vision insurance plans, 401(k) with employer matching contributions, paid time off (PTO) policy, paid holidays, disability coverage, and life insurance options.
• Career Growth: Career growth opportunities at GardaWorld
• Travel: Travel expectations vary by business needs

Your Responsibilities

• Quality assurance team leadership to ensure operational compliance with laws.
• Initial review of EEOC and state agency charges and conferring with the AGC on a strategy to defend all charges.
• Intake of filed litigation and conferring with the AGC and General Counsel on defense strategies.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Your Qualifications:

• Authorized to work in the United States
• J.D. from a qualified U.S. law school
• California Bar membership a plus
• Two to five years of experience working as a law firm litigator.
• Expertise in state and federal litigation.
• Wage-hour litigation experience preferred.

Your Skills and Competencies:

• Legal Proficiency – capable and efficient commercial lawyer with strong attention to detail, ability to focus on material issues, and a commitment to ethics in business dealings.
• Solution-oriented – able to quickly identify and assess legal and other risks and to develop and implement mitigating actions with an eye toward business productivity.
• Client-oriented – able to manage a large volume of transactions for various branch locations.
• Teamwork – understand and contribute to achieving business objectives, communicate clearly and respectfully, and share – and be open to – different points of view.

GardaWorld: Make the World a Safer Place

In the United States, GardaWorld Security remains the only guarding security company to be Certified by Great Place to Work . This could be more than a job - 26% of our corporate employees started as frontline workers.

GardaWorld Security is a global champion in sophisticated and tailored security solutions, employing and training highly skilled and dedicated professionals across the globe, offering a wealth of opportunities to individuals looking to gain experience and develop professionally in a growing industry.

It is the policy of GardaWorld Security Services to provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, veteran status, or disability in accordance with applicable federal laws. In addition, GardaWorld Security Services complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment including, but not limited to hiring, placement, assignment, promotion, termination, layoffs, recalls, transfers, leaves of absence, compensation, and training. It is also the policy of GardaWorld Security Services not to honor requests that employees be assigned on the basis of sex or any other classification protected by law, unless such request is based on a bona fide occupational qualification for that assignment.

Qualifications

Education