Corporate Counsel II - Employment

Our Human Resources Department is focused on ALDI’s most valuable asset: our people. With teams including Administration, Employee Communications, Payroll & Benefits, Human Resource Information Systems, Legal, Risk & Security, Recruitment and Training & Development, HR makes sure that ALDI continues to employ talented and motivated people that are focused on preserving the supportive culture we're known for.

In this role, the Corporate Counsel II - Employment will be responsible for anticipating and mitigating legal risk, counseling internal clients, responding to administrative agency charges, researching and tracking HR and employment-related laws, and developing related Company policies and/or revising policies as needed. The ideal candidate will have experience advising internal clients on applicable laws and regulations, responding to employment-related litigation, researching and tracking legal updates in a variety of jurisdictions, and drafting policies and procedures.

Position Type: Full-Time
Work Location: Naperville, IL
This role is eligible to participate in ALDI’s Hybrid Work Program, which requires work in-office at least 2 days per month.

Duties and Responsibilities:
Must be able to perform duties with or without reasonable accommodation.

• Communicates effectively and informs direct leader of issues, status, and results of assigned tasks.
• Researches, analyzes, and keeps current on employment-related legal issues and laws, legislation, regulations, and court decisions.
• Evaluates and analyzes legal cases and then reports findings to direct leader; researches unique legal issues impacting the organization by identifying applicable statutes, judicial decisions, and codes.
• Conducts legal research and responds to legal inquiries from multiple areas of the business.
• Identifies employment-related legal issues and recommends responsive action, as appropriate.
• Drafts memorandums, attorney correspondence, reports, and other litigation-related documents, including responses to administrative agency charges.
• Partners and liaises with outside counsel as needed and manages relevant external consultants.
• Recommends process improvements for area of responsibility.
• Works strategically to provide guidance to internal team members and relevant areas of the business.
• Performs pre-litigation work to minimize risks and potential legal liability.
• Assists in analyzing current company procedures to identify best practices.
• Assists with preparation and analysis of data to identify legal exposures and risks.
• Supports strategies for reducing costs and transferring risk.
• Provides proactive analysis of current projects and analytical review of reported results.
• Performs special projects as requested.
• Drafts, reviews, and negotiates employment-related agreements.
• Collaborates with team members and communicates relevant information to leadership.
• Upholds the security and confidentiality of documents and data within area of responsibility.
• Other duties as assigned.

Job-specific Competencies:
Knowledge/Skills/Abilities

• Consistently demonstrates the Mindsets, ALDI Acts Competencies and Professional Skills (M.A.P.) as outlined for the role.
• Gives attention to detail and follows instruction.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Effective time management; maximizes productivity.
• Prepares written materials to meet purpose and audience.
• Develops and maintains positive relationships with internal and external parties
• Strong legal analysis, drafting, research, and presentation skills.
• Knowledge of relevant United States laws and ability to assist in minimizing legal risk for the Company.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite.
• Ability to analyze and present complex data.
• Ability to draft, interpret and apply company policies and procedures.
• Ability to stay organized and multi-task in a professional and efficient manner.
• Knowledge of retail industry standards and practices.
• Negotiation skills.
• Ability to plan and organize workflow, and embrace new challenges.
• Ability to apply creative solutions.
• Skill in reviewing files to determine accuracy and completeness.
• Ability to prioritize and work under strict deadlines.
• Leverages legal expertise and business acumen to support the company in achieving its objectives.

Education and Experience:

• Bachelor's Degree required.
• A minimum of 3 years of progressive experience in a business environment required.
• Experience in a law firm, corporate legal department and/or in-house legal counsel experience preferred.
• J.D. from an ABA accredited law school required.
• Licensed to practice in Illinois (or immediate ability to become licensed) required.
• Overall broad knowledge of employment law.
• Or, a combination of education and experience providing equivalent knowledge.

Physical Requirements:

• Work may be performed in an office, remote office or a combination of both where a computer and office equipment may be used as needed to perform duties.
• Regularly required to sit, reach, grasp, stand and move from one area to another.
• Constantly and repeatedly use keyboard/mouse.
• Occasionally required to push, pull, bend, lift and move up to 25 lbs.

Travel:

• Domestic travel required.
• Up to 10%.