Assistant General Counsel (HR and Litigation) - Nu Skin
Assistant General Counsel (HR and Litigation) - Nu Skin
Description:
Nu Skin, a global beauty and wellness company, is looking for an Assistant General Counsel focused on human resources, litigation, and product to join our team.
The Assistant General Counsel will provide expert legal counsel and guidance on a wide range of matters. This position requires human resources expertise to support the HR department and litigation expertise to manage the Company’s litigation matters and oversee outside counsel. The ideal candidate will have a proven track record in representing clients in various legal disputes and a strong understanding of courtroom procedures, legal research, and advocacy. The role also involves supporting manufacturing, product development, value stream, marketing efforts and ensuring that the Company adheres to applicable regulations, helping to mitigate legal risks, and fostering a legally sound and productive work environment.
Key Responsibilities
Draft, review, and negotiate legal documents and contractual arrangements
Offer legal guidance and advice to management and cross functional groups.
Provide support and legal counsel regarding product manufacturing and development marketing, and intellectual property.
(Human Resource Focus):
Provide legal advice on employment-related issues, including hiring, termination, discrimination, harassment, wage and hour laws, employee classification, and worker's compensation.
Assist in the development and implementation of workplace policies, procedures, and employee handbooks to ensure compliance with federal, state, and local labor laws.
Manage and resolve employee disputes, including mediation, negotiations, and settlement discussions.
Advise HR and management on best practices for handling employee relations issues to minimize risk and ensure compliance with legal requirements.
(Litigation Focus):
Manage a caseload of civil litigation matters, including commercial, contract, tort, intellectual property, and employment disputes on behalf of Company.
Conduct legal research on case law, statutes, regulations, and precedents relevant to litigation cases.
Coordinate with outside counsel on legal strategies and potential outcomes. Maintain clear and ongoing communication with General Counsel, Senior Counsel, and Regional Counsel (as applicable) throughout the litigation process.
Oversee process and coordinate with outside counsel on the discovery process, including the collection, review, and production of documents. Coordinate depositions of witnesses and experts.
Provide guidance to management and cross functional teams on risk mitigation.
What you will need:
Juris Doctor (JD) degree from an accredited law school in the United States.
Active state bar license in good standing and ability to obtain House Counsel membership with the Utah State Bar
4+ years of experience as a practicing attorney including at a law firm and/or as in-house counsel.
Experience providing counsel regarding employment and human resources issues.
Strong knowledge of litigation processes, court procedures, and legal documentation.
Ability to identify key legal risks and structure business solutions to address those legal risks.
Experience with alternative dispute resolution processes.
For a full job description and to apply visit:
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