Job Information
Cabela's Labor & Employment Attorney in United States
Position Summary
The Corporate Counsel – Employment position reports to the General Counsel who is based in Springfield, Missouri. Remote, hybrid, and office-based work arrangements will be considered. In this role, you will support all areas of Bass Pro’s business with respect to employment and labor law, providing day-to-day employment law advice and counseling to Human Resources professionals and internal business partners and managing all aspects of employment litigation and agency matters relating to employees in retail, distribution centers, manufacturing, corporate, and hospitality.
Duties & Responsibilities
Provide proactive, practical, and timely day-to-day advice to the HR team and internal business partners across all areas of Bass Pro and its affiliates’ businesses on a wide variety of multi-jurisdictional employment issues, including but not limited to: wage and hour; leaves of absence and accommodations; drug testing and background screenings; discrimination and retaliation; investigations; performance management; employment health and safety; and other labor and employment related matters, policies, and procedures
Monitor legislative and regulatory developments affecting employment obligations; identify and assess legal risks and opportunities relating to employment law; advise HR and internal business partners regarding same
Review and draft company policies and handbooks to ensure compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws
Assist in developing, preparing, and providing training to HR and internal business partners regarding employment law compliance and best practices
Represent the company in employment matters filed with state and federal agencies, including preparation and review of company responses to charges and complaints of discrimination
Supervise and manage outside counsel on employment matters, including litigation
Draft and negotiate employment-related documents including separation agreements
Support the existing Bass Pro legal team needs as well as new or special projects consistent with the evolving needs of the business
Partner with other members of the legal team and other internal stakeholders to drive strategic initiatives and execute improvements
Qualifications
J.D. from ABA accredited law school
Admitted and member in good standing in at least one state bar and ability to become licensed as in-house counsel in Missouri
Minimum 6 years’ experience in a dedicated employment law practice, either with a law firm or in-house legal department. Recent experience with retail and/or manufacturing industries preferred.
Experience handling employment matters before federal/state courts and administrative agencies
Knowledge, Skills & Ability
Strong working knowledge of federal and state employment laws, including but not limited to Title VII, FMLA, FLSA, OSHA, ADA, ERISA, and other relevant statutes; experience with labor, workers’ compensation, and/or immigration laws a plus
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Excellent legal analysis, reasoning, and writing skills, including the ability to quickly integrate and synthesize facts and law to make legally sound decisions in compressed timeframes
Ability to balance and prioritize multiple time-sensitive issues involving business partners in various locations
Ability to provide direct and timely advice and counseling to business clients at various levels of the organization
Ability to think strategically and evaluate potential risks to the company, including economic, legal, and reputational
Practical mindset with ability to balance legal risk with business impact
Ability to cut through complexity to distill the most important issues
Self-motivated and able to work with minimal supervision and assume significant responsibility
Excellent interpersonal skills; team player who is flexible and adaptable
TRAVEL REQUIREMENTS:
- 5% - Limited Travel when Necessary
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
- Regular computer work, and sitting
INDEPENDENT JUDGEMENT :
- Develops strategic direction, goals, plans and policies for an area of responsibility. Sets broad objectives and is accountable for overall results in respective area of responsibility. Authority to make independent decisions on matters of significance. Requires high degree of independent judgment and problem solving of complex problems.
Full Time Benefits Summary:
Enjoy discounts on retail merchandise, our restaurants, world-class resorts and conservation attractions!
Medical
Dental
Vision
Health Savings Account
Flexible Spending Account
Voluntary benefits
401k Retirement Savings
Paid holidays
Paid vacation
Paid sick time
Bass Pro Cares Fund
And more!
Bass Pro Shops is an equal opportunity employer. Hiring decisions are administered without regard to race, color, creed, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, disability, veteran status, genetic information, or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state or local law.
Reasonable Accommodations
Qualified individuals with known disabilities may be entitled to reasonable accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act and certain state or local laws.
If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application process, please visit your nearest location or contact us at hrcompliance@basspro.com.
Bass Pro Shops
About Bass Pro Shops
Bass Pro Shops (http://www.basspro.com/) is North America’s premier outdoor and conservation company. Founded in 1972 when avid young angler Johnny Morris began selling tackle out of his father’s liquor store in Springfield, Missouri, today the company provides customers with unmatched offerings spanning premier destination retail, outdoor equipment manufacturing, world-class resort destinations and more. In 2017 Bass Pro Shops joined forces with Cabela’s (http://www.cabelas.com/) to create a “best-of-the-best” experience with superior products, dynamic locations and outstanding customer service. Bass Pro Shops also operates White River Marine Group (http://www.whiterivermg.com/) , offering an unsurpassed collection of industry-leading boat brands, and Big Cedar Lodge (http://www.bigcedar.com/) , America’s Premier Wilderness Resort. Under the visionary conservation leadership of Johnny Morris, Bass Pro Shops is a national leader in protecting habitat and introducing families to the outdoors and has been named by Forbes as “one of America’s Best Employers.”