Company Rite Aid Shift Day Job Type Full time Requisition JR029258 Last Updated 2024-02-13 Department Legal Department Job Locations Valley Green - Corporate - 200 Newberry Commons, Etters, PA, 17319 Remote- United States Job Summary The Assistant General Counsel, Employment Law is responsible for serving as a subject matter expert in Legal on employment related matters including providing advice and counsel to human resources, assisting with employment-related policies, procedures and identifying best practices, partnering with corporate and field human resources on matters, managing and/or supporting employment-related investigations, managing litigated and non-litigated employment disputes, providing support on labor matters as needed and further providing other support within the Legal department as assigned. Frequent independent judgments are essential. Job Responsibilities <ul> <li>Work closely with the VP, Employment Law to manage legal needs and requests for advice from human resources.</li> <li> Work directly with Human Resources, business colleagues and leaders both in corporate and in the field and store teams to provide advice, counsel and legal support related to employment and human resources matters.</li> <li> Manage and/or support internal investigations related to employment and human resources issues.</li> <li> Provide support as needed to contracting team related to employment, staffing, consulting and related contracting.</li> <li> Manage non-litigated employment disputes with or without outside counsel.</li> <li> Manage litigation employment disputes and direct strategy with outside counsel;</li> <li> Assist in development and amendment of human resources related policies and procedures as needed.</li> <li> Provide support and advice as assigned on labor matters;</li> <li> Identify opportunities for business improvement and support or lead initiatives to implement such improvements.</li> </ul> qualifications EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS Education Level Area of Specialization (Marketing, Finance, Pharmacy, Engineering/IT, etc) Required or Preferred Juris Doctor Required LICENSES/CERTIFICATIONS Licenses/Certifications Other/List/Reason Required or Preferred Active license to practice law (as a member in good standing) in at least one, relevant U.S. state Required KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Required or Preferred Self-directed and able to work with minimal supervision Required Ability to work extended hours, weekends, and holidays pursuant with industry demands Required Willingness to travel occasionally required Required WORK EXPERIENCE Experience Areas of Experience (Pharmacy, Compliance, E-commerce, Retail, etc) Required or Preferred 7 years of experience in Must maintain an active license to practice law in good standing in at least one state Required 7 years of experience in An attorney in a law firm or in-house role working on employment matters Required 7 years of experience in Exhibits strong leadership skills, outstanding interpersonal skills, a collaborative style, and experience successfully working across departmental lines to implement new policies, procedures and programs Required 7 years of experience in Ability to exercise considerable judgment, maintain confidentiality, and act in a diplomatic manner Required 7 years of experience in Ability to independently identify, research and resolve issues Required 7 years of experience in Superior interpersonal and presentation skills, with ability to communicate (both in writing and verbally) with internal and external clients at all levels Required “The typical starting pay range for this position is between [$136k-$195k], although wages can vary based on experience and geography.” #LI-REMOTE #LI-JC1 why rite aid If you want to make a difference, Rite Aid is the right place. While Rite Aid is big, it still feels small — you and your work are never lost in the crowd. You know the leaders, and they recognize your impact. Teams are tightly knit and agile. Small groups, courageous enough to meet our goals in new ways. You can take your work, your team, or your business to the next level without being slowed down by a ton of process or layers of approval. For anyone with intent to grow, you can reinvent yourself in a new role or take on a new challenge while helping us reinvent Rite Aid and innovate our industry. Wherever you work in the Rite Aid family, your diverse perspectives and fierce commitment enable us to deliver on the promise of ’whole health for life’ for communities around our country. And that makes the biggest difference of all. Rite Aid is on the front lines of delivering healthcare services and retail products to more than 1.6 million Americans each day. Through our RxEvolution strategy, Rite Aid is re-imagining the neighborhood pharmacy as a destination for total health and wellness – the place where traditional medicine and alternative therapies come together in perfect harmony. We believe in the power of pharmacy to provide trusted and accessible care that helps our customers go beyond healthy and get thriving. An essential part of our RxEvolution includes empowering our pharmacists to engage more with customers – while also updating our product mix to favor better-for-you and free-from options that our customers value. Rite Aid Corporation is also proud to be one of the nation's leading drugstore chains. With approximately 2,500 stores in 19 states, we have a strong presence on both the East and West Coasts, employing more than 51,000 associates. Fair Chance Act Fair Chance Act Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records. 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