Counsel Labor amp Employment

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Counsel, Labor & Employment
Duties: Assist with employment and other litigation matters, including supervising the selection and management of outside counsel in all phases of litigation, developing and implementing litigation strategy and tactics, reviewing pleadings, researching statutory and case law as necessary, supervising depositions of parties, preparing witnesses and experts; participating in mediations and negotiating settlements when appropriate; supervising trials, post-trial motions and oral arguments. Review federal and state discrimination charges and support required investigations, and draft any required position statements. Assist or participate in labor negotiations, handling labor disagreements including representing or managing the grievance step process and labor arbitrations. Provide legal advice and counsel in connection with federal, state, and local employment laws, wage and hour laws, immigration matters. Provide all necessary legal support for unemployment compensation filings. Supervise preparation of appellate briefs and oral arguments on appeal. Advise the organization on property matters and preparing appropriate property agreements, and handling condemnation procedures as necessary. Assist in the claims investigation and claims settlement functions and the defense and/or settlement of claims while seeking to avoid or minimize claims against the companies whenever possible. Assist the Workers’ Compensation Department in the management and defense of claims resulting from employee accidents and injuries while seeking to minimize or avoid such claims; including subrogating such claims. Develop, supervise, consult, direct and/or perform legal services in other aspects of the corporation’s legal needs, including development and training of subordinate legal professionals . Provide quality legal advice in a timely manner to top management and all departments as requested. Regular attendance is considered an essential job function. Provide legal advice to all departments with regard to compliance with statutory and case law as it applies to corporate procedures. Assist with advising, reporting, reserving and consulting with the corporation’s excess insurance carrier on all claims and lawsuits that could potentially involve settlements or judgments in excess of the self-insured retention. Consult with Human Resources, the Claims Department and other departments regarding development and implementation of preventative measures to avoid claims and litigation. Keep abreast of labor, employment, legal and claims activities affecting the gas industry. Consult with and advise on corporate and goals regarding the corporation’s strategy, as necessary. Report gas-related incidents to appropriate agencies as required by state and federal regulations. Perform research and continue legal education to stay current with statutory and case law. Keep abreast of current insurance law issues and changes in market conditions. Keep abreast of changes in labor and employment law as well as corporate practices necessitating change/review . All other duties as assigned. Responsible for project management of other employees in certain contexts, including development of a lawsuit and settlement negotiations.

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