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Established in 2021, Independence Pet Holdings is a corporate holding company that manages a diverse and broad portfolio of modern pet health brands and services, including insurance, pet education, lost recovery services, and more throughout North America.
We believe pet insurance is more than a financial product and build solutions to simplify the pet parenting journey and help improve the well-being of pets. As a leading authority in the pet category, we operate with a full stack of resources, capital, and services to support pet parents. Our multi-brand and omni-channel approach include our own insurance carrier, insurance brands and partner brands.
Job Summary
We are seeking a skilled, enthusiastic and detail-oriented Assistant General Counsel-Labor and Employment in our Legal & Compliance Department. This remote role will be responsible for providing legal advice and support to the parent company and all subsidiaries, with a particular focus on labor and employment matters, employee relations and other corporate initiatives. We are looking for a motivated attorney who can effectively navigate complex labor and employment challenges while safeguarding the interests of our company and employees.
Job Location:
Remote work is not available in AK, MT, HI (US) and Quebec, Nunavut, NW Territories, Yukon (Canada)
Responsibilities

• Provide advice, strategic and transactional support from a legal and compliance perspective to employee benefits, employee relations and other labor and employment matters, and serve as the primary legal point of contract for such matters.
• Identify potential legal risks and/or impact to existing businesses, as appropriate
• Advise business unit leadership on ramifications of those risks and potential strategies to mitigate risks
• Understand the business objectives of the company, and provide legal support and counsel to achieve those objectives
• Review statutes, regulations and other areas to take advantage of best practices consistent with company compliance philosophy
• Align legal support and counsel with the business objectives of the company, ensuring fair and compliant labor practices across multiple jurisdictions
• Keep informed regarding pending legal changes, trends, and best practices and assess the potential impact of these changes on organizational processes
• Negotiate, review, revise, and draft commercial contracts; advise business on implications and risk considerations of the same
• Develop and maintain excellent business relationships with all internal and external business partners
• Stay apprised on applicable labor laws and current and emerging industry trends
• Advise ESG workgroup on legal and compliance considerations
  

Qualifications

• Juris Doctor (JD) degree from an accredited law school
• Active membership in the state bar in good standing
• Minimum of 8 years of experience providing legal counsel on employment/labor and benefits issues and contractual issues in a law firm or corporate legal department
• Experience that demonstrates expert knowledge of applicable federal and state regulatory requirements, the insurance industry, and functions of a Legal and Compliance Department
• Effective leadership skills and a passion for collaborating with wide range of people in a diverse and inclusive environment to achieve legal, compliance, and business goals with confidence and initiative
• Sound judgement and diligent in handling sensitive information
• Detailed oriented with commitment to thoroughness and accuracy in legal work product and advice
  

Preferred Qualifications

• Familiarity with immigration laws and work visa process
• Experience with Canada employment related matters
• Experience in negotiating commercial contracts
  

All of our jobs come with great benefits including healthcare, parental leave and opportunities for career advancements. Some offerings are dependent upon the location of where you work and can include the following:

• Comprehensive full medical, dental and vision Insurance
• Basic Life Insurance at no cost to the employee
• Company paid short-term and long-term disability
• 12 weeks of 100% paid Parental Leave
• Health Savings Account (HSA)
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
• Retirement savings plan
• Personal Paid Time Off
• Paid holidays and company-wide Wellness Day off
• Paid time off to volunteer at nonprofit organizations
• Pet friendly office environment
• Commuter Benefits
• Group Pet Insurance
• On the job training and skills development
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Legal

• Industries

  Insurance

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