Associate General Counsel, Labor and Employment

What youll do

Become part of an iconic brand that is set to revolutionize the all-electric pick-up truck & rugged SUV marketplace by achieving the following:

• Serve as a key adviser on a diverse range of issues relating to labor and employment matters, including governance, risk management, legal policy implementation, legal and regulatory issues, federal and state laws, regulations, internal and external communications relating to sensitive legal matters, strategic planning and execution, and special projects.
• Oversee and collaborate with the People Team on our Positive Employee Relations Strategy, which includes analyzing trends, assessing potential risks, and identifying opportunities for improvement.
• Provide guidance and support to management and the People Team on employee relations matters, including disciplinary actions, leaves of absence, and performance management.
• Develop and deliver training programs to educate managers and employees on various labor and employment laws and regulations, policies, procedures, and best practices.
• Stay abreast of changes in labor and employment laws, regulations, industry trends and best practices. Proactively assess the impact of these changes on the organizations labor and employee relations strategies and recommend necessary adjustments.
• Review and respond to labor and employment related claims, including employment charges, complaints, and attorney demand letters; develop a strategy to address such claims, draft responses to charges and attorney demand letters; review and approve court filings.
• Manage and supervise outside counsel, experts and vendors in general legal counseling, litigation claims, and other disputes, the budgeting and invoice review for these matters, and evaluate the performance of outside counsel.
• Manage and coordinate discovery, including litigation holds, information gathering, e-discovery, documents collection, witness preparation, depositions, and privilege reviews for employment matters, including responding to information requests.
• Work with investigative teams to ensure thorough and complete privileged investigations of employment related matters, and provide legal advice related to such investigations.

Location & Travel Expectations: The responsibilities of this role require attendance in-office at our Columbia office on a hybrid schedule, at in-person meetings and occasionally at events. Applicants should expect that the role may require the ability to convene with Scout Motors colleagues in person and be able to travel to other Scout Motors offices or other locations to participate in matters, meetings and events on behalf of the company.

What youll bring

We expect all Scouts to have integrity, curiosity, resourcefulness, and strive to exhibit a positive attitude, as well as a growth mindset. Youll be comfortable with change and flexible in a fast-paced, high-growth environment. Youll take a collaborative approach to achieve ambitious goals. Here's what else you'll bring:

• Minimum 10 years of experience in labor and employment law, including at least three (3) years of in-house experience.
• Experience defending employment and labor law actions, including familiarity with the EEOC, FMLA, ADA, DOL, FLSA, and the NLRA.
• Candidate must have a J.D. degree from an ABA-approved law school and be an active member in good standing of the Bar (South Carolina or Michigan preferred).
• Demonstrated track record of working with, influencing, and providing counsel to executives and members of senior management team.
• Strategic thinking with the capacity to make sound decisions and give business and legal advice, at times in a compressed time frame with limited formation.
• Ability to set priorities and effectively, efficiently, and calmly manage multiple time-sensitive projects.
• Practical and business-minded with an ability to present advice pragmatically.
• Ability to work independently and cross-functionally across multiple responsibilities and functions simultaneously in a fast-paced, ever-changing and challenging environment.
• Achieves success through change: identifies opportunities for improvement and innovation, removes barriers and resistance, and enables behaviors that support desired outcomes.
• Understands the companys short and long-term priorities and aligns individual priorities and behavior around achievement of those objectives.

What you'll gain

The benefits of joining Scout include the chance to build products and a company from the ground up. This is a chance to create something new and lasting with an iconic brand at its foundation. In addition, Scout provides competitive compensation and benefits to support your physical, mental, and financial wellbeing. Program specifics are detailed in company policies and employee benefit guides, select highlights:

• Competitive insurance including:
  • Medical, dental, vision and income protection plans
• 401(k) program with:
  • An employer match and immediate vesting
• Generous Paid Time Off including:
  • 20 days planned PTO, as accrued
  • 40 hours of unplanned PTO and 14 company or floating holidays, annually
  • Up to 16 weeks of paid parental leave for biological and adoptive parents of all genders
  • Paid leave for circumstances related to bereavement, jury duty, voting time, or military leave
• Corporate Vehicle Program with:
  • Eligibility for 1 assigned vehicle and to lease 1 vehicle at competitive rates
  • A mobility stipend

Pay Transparency

This is a full-time, exempt position eligible to receive a base salary and to participate in an annual performance bonus program. Final salary offered will be determined based on factors including but not limited to the candidate's skills and experience. The annual performance bonus program is preset and not candidate dependent.

Initial base salary range = $200,000-$230,000

Internal leveling code: M6

Notice to applicants:

• Residing in San Francisco: Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, Scout Motors will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.
• Residing in Los Angeles: Scout Motors will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance.
• Residing in New York City: This role is not eligible for remote work in New York City.