Assistant General Counsel -Labor & Employment

The Company

At Jabil we strive to make ANYTHING POSSIBLE and EVERYTHING BETTER. With over 260,000 diverse, talented, and dedicated employees across 100 locations in 30 countries, our vision is to be the most technologically advanced and trusted manufacturing solutions provider. We combine an unmatched breadth and depth of end-market experience, technical and design capabilities, manufacturing know-how, supply chain insights and global product management expertise to enable success for the world’s leading brands. We are driven by a common purpose to make a positive impact for each other, our communities, and the environment.

The Role

We are looking for an Assistant General Counsel – Labor & Employment (U.S.) who will primarily focus on labor & employment matters for Jabil’s locations in the United States. This role reports to the Senior Associate General Counsel, Global Labor & Employment, and operates as an integral member of Jabil’s Global Labor & Employment Law team in the Legal Department. This position may be based at Jabil’s headquarters in St. Petersburg, Florida, or remote work is also available.

Key Responsibilities

· Provide pragmatic advice and counsel to Human Resources, Employee Relations, and other internal business partners on a wide variety of labor & employment matters across the U.S. region, including: recruiting and hiring; employee relations/grievances; labor relations; discipline and terminations; internal investigations; leaves of absence; discrimination and harassment issues; wage and hour issues; diversity, equity, and inclusion; employee transfers and immigration issues; contingent worker issues; compensation and benefits; employment litigation and dispute resolution; and negotiated exits and settlements.

· Support workforce redundancies, reorganizations, and employee separations.

· Actively monitor new laws, legal decisions, statutory changes, and industry trends; provide legal training for HR and other cross-functional business partners and keep them abreast of new legal developments in the region.

· Review, draft, and update a variety of separation agreements and other employment-related policies, procedures, and employee handbooks/manuals.

· Support and/or conduct investigations of internal employee complaints, including strong partnership and collaboration with HR, Compliance, and Litigation Departments, as applicable.

· Manage and support labor & employment litigation and administrative agency matters in the U.S., in conjunction with Human Resources, the Litigation Department, and external counsel.

· Recommend and drive best practices.

· Support various projects and initiatives, such as M&A due diligence, integration, and site closures.

· May perform other related duties and responsibilities as assigned.

Knowledge & Requirements

· Solid understanding and advisory skills on labor & employment laws and matters in the U.S. region. Experienced in addressing and resolving complex and sensitive employee relations and compliance issues.

· Strong work ethic, business acumen with business-oriented approach to problem solving, ability to prioritize and manage competing demands.

· Ability to work both autonomously and as a team player under pressure in a fast-paced corporate environment.

· Ability to build strong and effective working relationships with key internal and external stakeholders across different functions and cultures.

· Highly motivated and enthusiastic with demonstrated initiative, adaptability, and integrity, even in the face of difficult or challenging situations.

· Ability to manage heavy work load, while managing competing priorities.

· This role is not required to manage other employees (e.g., hiring/termination and/or pay decisions, performance management).

Qualifications

· Law degree from an accredited university.

· Admission to practice law in the U.S.

· Minimum of 10+ years of post-qualification legal experience with sole focus on labor & employment law in the U.S. A combination of law firm experience and experience in a corporate legal department is required.

Jabil, including its subsidiaries, is an equal opportunity employer and considers qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identify, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. BE AWARE OF FRAUD: When applying for a job at Jabil you will be contacted via correspondence through our official job portal with a jabil.com e-mail address; direct phone call from a member of the Jabil team; or direct e-mail with a jabil.com e-mail address. Jabil does not request payments for interviews or at any other point during the hiring process. Jabil will not ask for your personal identifying information such as a social security number, birth certificate, financial institution, driver’s license number or passport information over the phone or via e-mail. If you believe you are a victim of identity theft, contact your local police department. Any scam job listings should be reported to whatever website it was posted in.

Jabil, including its subsidiaries, is an equal opportunity employer and considers qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

BE AWARE OF FRAUD: When applying for a job at Jabil you will be contacted via correspondence through our official job portal with a jabil.com e-mail address; direct phone call from a member of the Jabil team; or direct e-mail with a jabil.com e-mail address. Jabil does not request payments for interviews or at any other point during the hiring process. Jabil will not ask for your personal identifying information such as a social security number, birth certificate, financial institution, driver’s license number or passport information over the phone or via e-mail. If you believe you are a victim of identity theft, contact the Federal Bureau of Investigations internet crime hotline (www.ic3.gov), the Federal Trade Commission identity theft hotline (www.identitytheft.gov) and/or your local police department. Any scam job listings should be reported to whatever website it was posted in.

Accommodation Statement

If you are a qualified individual with a disability, you have the right to request a reasonable accommodation if you are unable or limited in your ability to use or access Jabil.com/Careers site as a result of your disability. You can request a reasonable accommodation by sending an e-mail to Always_Accessible@Jabil.com or calling 727-803-7988 with the nature of your request and contact information. Please do not direct any other general employment related questions to this e-mail or phone number. Please note that only those inquiries concerning a request for reasonable accommodation will be responded to.