Consultant - Manager, Legal Counsel Employment Compliance at Amadeus in Miami, Florida

Job description

• This role is integral to ensuring that Amadeus remains compliant with employment-related legal standards while supporting our strategic business goals.

Responsibilities

• Ensure necessary outcomes are achieved. (e.g., timely preparation and certification of Affirmative Action Plan, EEO-1 reporting, Veterans and Pay Data Reporting, inclusive of all mandated state reporting requirements).
• Ensure Compliance with law and draft and negotiate employment-related agreements:
• Stay current with changes in employment laws and regulations throughout the Americas and ensure compliance with those laws and regulations.
• Conduct legal research and analysis on complex employment law issues and provide recommendations based on findings.
• Draft, review, and negotiate employment and benefit-related agreements, including executive employment agreements and severance agreements.
• Draft updates of Employment Handbooks in US and Canada, and collaborate on updating handbooks throughout LATAM.
• Represent the company in employment-related litigation, arbitration, and administrative proceedings throughout the Americas.
• Supervise outside labor and employment counsel throughout the Americas.
• Manage discovery process.
• Manage responses to inquiries by state, federal and local administrative agencies (including agencies throughout the Americas).
• Manage and coordinate Company's response to inquiries and investigations by the Department of Labor, EEOC, or other state or federal agencies, including agencies throughout the Americas.
• Review and respond to claims and demand letters, primarily employee or commercial real estate related.

Requirements

• This role is structured as an independent consultant engagement. Candidates must operate through an established business entity (e.g., LLC, corporation, or equivalent legal business structure) and be able to provide valid business registration documentation upon request.
• Education: JD from an accredited law school in the United States required
• Minimum of 3-5 years’ work experience in providing expert legal advice and support on a wide range of employment law matters
• Experience with commercial real estate law is plus
• Knowledge of employment laws and regulations throughout the Americas
• Previous experience in performing legal research using critical thinking, analytical skills, and attention to detail
• The ability to assess risks associated with business activities and advise a company on managing those risks
• Advanced communication skills with the ability to convey complex information clearly and build consensus with a variety of stakeholders
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite, AI functional competencies
• Ability to travel 10% of the time
• The position can be located in Miami or Dallas, Remote.

Skills

Required

• Ability to travel 10% of the time

Benefits

• 🎯 A critical mission and purpose - At Amadeus, you will be powering the future of travel and pursuing a critical mission and extraordinary purpose.
• 🌎 A truly global DNA - Everything at Amadeus is global, from our people to our business, which translates into our footprint, processes, and culture.
• 🎓 Great opportunities to learn - Learning happens all the time and in many ways at Amadeus, through on-the-job training, formal learning activities, and day-to-day interactions with colleagues.
• 🤗 A caring environment - Amadeus fosters a caring environment, nurturing both a fulfilling career and personal and family life. We care about our employees and strive to provide a supportive work environment.
• 💰 A complete rewards offer - Amadeus provides attractive remuneration packages, covering all essential components of a competitive reward offer, including salary, bonus, equity, and benefits.
• 🌟 A flexible working model - We want our employees to do their best work, wherever and however it works best for them.
• 🌈 A diverse and inclusive community - We are committed to leveraging our uniquely diverse population to drive innovation, creativity, and collaboration across our organization.
• 📈 A Reliable Company - Trust and reliability are fundamental values that drive our actions and shape long-lasting relationships with our customers, partners, and employees.