Legal Counsel - Labor and Employment

Overview

Opportunity: Legal Counsel - Labor and Employment

HHM Hotels is an industry-leading hotel management and investment firm that operates over 230 hotels across the United States and Canada, with a portfolio that includes Marriott, Hilton, IHG as well as independent and boutique hotels.

HHMs business has experienced rapid growth over the past few years and, as the company continues to scale its operations, HHMs legal team is seeking an accomplished attorney to lead employment and labor compliance matters for the company. This position will report directly to the General Counsel and serve as a trusted advisor to the organizations leaders and work closely with HHMs People Support team. Given the size and geographic breadth of HHMs employee population, this position will have the opportunity to work with outside counsel across a number of different jurisdictions to ensure compliance with ever-evolving regulations.

Responsibilities will include (1) the review and generation of labor policies with the assistance of HHMs People Support team and outside counsel, (2) implementation of all such policies and ensuring compliance throughout the portfolio, including periodic audits, and (3) managing employment litigation matters. There will also be additional opportunities to assist the legal team with general legal functions, such as commercial contracting and other operational matters impacting our hotels.

Your Growth Path

Senior Legal Counsel - Assistant General Counsel - Associate General Counsel

Your Focuses

• Ensure HHM Hotels' compliance with all labor and employment laws, regulations, and standards at the federal, state, and local levels.
• Provide legal guidance internally on a wide range of employment matters, including but not limited to discrimination, collective bargaining and unionization, harassment, wage and hour matters, payroll records, employee relations, retaliation claims, and terminations.
• Manage labor and employment-related litigation to protect the company's interests and minimize legal risks.
• Use outside counsel and other external resources as appropriate to ensure the company is represented in a cost-efficient and effective manner.
• Collaborate with Risk Management in management of outside counsel - handling individual claimant employment litigation evaluating the need for employment practices liability insurance (EPLI), or in instances of non-insured individual claimant claims.
• Participate in the development of training programs to counsel associates and managers on labor and employment law compliance, ethics, and best practices.
• Stay current on changes in labor and employment laws and regulations, and communicate and work to implement change based on the implications to the organization.

Your Background and Skills

• Juris Doctor degree and authorization to the practice of law in Pennsylvania
• A minimum of 3 years of substantial and relevant legal experience, with a focus on employment law. A blend of law firm and in-house experience is a plus.
• Excellent communication, teamwork and interpersonal skills, with the capability to convey legal principles to diverse audiences and stakeholders. Demonstrated professionalism, diplomacy, and sensitivity in interactions with internal clients and colleagues and external agencies and counsel.
• Proven experience in developing policies and procedures for ensuring corporate compliance is preferred.

HHM Hotels Benefits and Perks

• Medical, Dental and Vision Health Insurance
• Paid Time Off
• 401k Company Match
• Free Basic Life Insurance
• 24/7 access to TELUS Health, a confidential work-life resource.
• Travel Discounts
• Commuter Transit and Commuter Parking Benefits
• Employee Assistance and Wellness Program
• Educational/Professional Development
• Referral Bonus Program

Work Environment and Context

Required to sit for extended periods, lift up to 10 pounds, bend, reach, use hands and fingers to operate a keyboard

What We Believe

People Are Our Capability Hearts That Serve Only Excellence Stay Nimble - Own It

About Us

HHM Hotels is proud to be an equal-opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, marital status, pregnancy, national origin, ancestry, age, religion, disability, veteran status, genetic information, citizenship status, or any other group protected by law.