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<br> The Counsel, Labor & Employment will report to the Deputy General Counsel – Litigation, Employment & IP and will work with colleagues in a large law department in a publicly traded, Fortune 100 international energy company.
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<b>Responsibilities May Include:</b>
<br> Providing advice and counsel to professionals in the Human Resources department on a wide variety of labor and employment matters, including responding to accommodation requests, employee relations, internal workplace investigations, wage-and-hour compliance, labor relations, paid leave requirements, discipline, and compensation and benefits for employees in numerous states in the US.
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<br> Identifying relevant state and federal legislative and/or judicial changes to labor and employment laws in states in which the Company operates and providing updates to interested parties of such changes.
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<br> Reviewing and providing legal counsel and recommendations for company policies as appropriate to address changes in legal requirements and/or Company initiatives.
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<br> Providing guidance for labor union negotiations, dispute resolutions, and arbitrations.
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<br> Creating and maintaining in-house legal library of forms and agreement templates.
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<br> Managing outside counsel in defending single-plaintiff employment actions; coordinating discovery with Company employees and outside counsel.
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<br> Assisting HR professionals with the preparation of position statements in response to charges filed with the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission and reviewing same.
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<b>Required Qualifications:</b>
<br> Legally authorized to work in the job posting country
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<br> J.D. degree from a law school accredited by the American Bar Association
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<br> A member in good standing of any U.S. bar
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<br> 4 or more years of experience with HR, EEO, labor and employment laws and practices
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<br> 2 or more years of experience managing labor and employment litigation, including discovery and motion practice
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<b>Preferred Qualifications:</b>
<br> Working knowledge and legal experience with regards to labor and employment issues and laws with particular emphasis on those pertaining to wage/hour, discrimination, harassment, retaliation, accommodations, and traditional labor
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<br> Prior litigation experience, as well as experience handling governmental agency investigations and charges (Department of Labor, EEOC, NLRB)
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<br> Excellent written and oral communication skills required; ability to effectively manage, communicate and build credibility with internal business clients and outside the Company with opposing and outside counsel, experts, witnesses and vendors
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<br> Ability to work independently within broadly defined objectives, being able to perform job functions without extensive supervision
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<br> Close consultation with business management, HR professionals, and members of the Phillips 66 Legal Function is essential
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<br> Ability to consider Company policies, procedures, operations and industry practices
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<br> Ability to prepare and present clear, concise and persuasive oral/written opinions, reports, correspondence and presentations
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<br> Effective use of knowledge and experience in establishing and weighing alternatives for making decisions associated with area of responsibility
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<br> Ability to conduct quick, accurate legal research on matters within or outside the primary area of expertise
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<br> Ability to work inside an office setting with other co-workers, utilizing current technologies and applications
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<br> Total Rewards
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<br> At Phillips 66, providing access to high quality programs and care for you and your family is important to us. Maintaining a culture of well-being — physical, emotional, social, and financial — is essential for a high-performing organization. When we are at our best, we are poised to deliver exceptional results — personally and professionally. Benefits for certain eligible, full-time employees include:
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<br> Annual Variable Cash Incentive Program (VCIP) bonus
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<br> 8% 401k company match
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<br> Cash Balance Account pension
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<br> Medical, Dental, and Vision benefits with an annual company contribution to a Health Savings Account for employees on HDHP
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<br> Total well-being programs and incentives, including Employee Assistance Plan, well-being reimbursement, and backup family care services
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<br> Learn more about Phillips 66 Total Rewards at hr.phillips66.com/ .
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<br> Phillips 66 has more than 140 years of experience in providing the energy that enables people to dream bigger and go farther, faster. We are committed to improving lives, and that is our promise to our employees and our communities. We are sustained by the backgrounds and experiences of our diverse teams, which reflect who we are, the environment we create and how we work together. Our company is built on values of safety, honor and commitment. We call our cultural mindset Our Energy in Action, which we define through four simple, intuitive behaviors: We work for the greater good, create an environment of trust, seek different perspectives and achieve excellence. Phillips 66 was recognized by Forbes as one of “America’s Best Employers” in 2021.
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<br> Learn more about Phillips 66 and how we are working to meet the world's energy needs today and tomorrow by visiting phillips66.com .
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<br> To be considered
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<br> In order to be considered for this position you must complete the entire application process, which includes answering all prescreening questions and providing your eSignature on or before the requisition closing date of 11/28/2023 .
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<br> Candidates for regular U.S. positions must be a U.S. citizen or national, or an alien admitted as permanent resident, refugee, asylee or temporary resident under 8 U.S.C. 1160(a) or 1255(a)(1). Individuals with temporary visas such as E, F-1, H-1, H-2, L, B, J, or TN or who need sponsorship for work authorization now or in the future, are not eligible for hire.
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<br> Phillips 66 is an EEO and Affirmative Action Employer of Women/Minorities/Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities</div>