Associate General Counsel, Employment
Fortune Brands Innovations
Provide legal counsel on employment and labor matters for a 10,000‑employee company.
15 days ago ago
$150,000 - $264,000
Expert & Leadership (13+ years), Intermediate (4-7 years), Junior (1-3 years), Experienced (8-12 years)
Full Time
Deerfield, IL
Hybrid
Company Size
25,000 Employees
Service Specialisms
Brand innovation
Water innovations
Outdoors
Security
Sector Specialisms
Home
Security
Digital Products
Commercial Building
Water
Outdoors
Connected Products
Safety
Role
What you would be doing
outside counsel
investigations
policy drafting
compliance strategy
litigation support
contract negotiation
- Oversee outside counsel for benefits and litigation.
- Conduct or provide oversight and advice on internal investigations.
- Provide practical and business-oriented advice and counseling on a range of employment issues, including hiring, performance management, benefits, employee relations, terminations, leaves of absence and accommodations, and wage and hour.
- Develop and maintain strong working relationships with business partners and legal department members.
- Provide employment and labor law support on merger and acquisition agreements, due diligence, integration, and other business restructuring projects. Support post-acquisition human resource related integration efforts.
- Draft employee policies, restrictive covenants, separation and settlement agreements; and prepare strategies and responses to government agency inquiries.
- Remain current on local, state, and federal labor and employment laws and trends that may have an impact on the employment and benefits exposures of the Company. Establish proactive strategy for compliance.
- Identify trends and patterns as it relates to employee and labor relations concerns and identify opportunities for efficiencies and process improvements.
- Investigate, negotiate, and resolve pre-litigation claims. Serve as employment law subject matter expert for litigation, working directly with Litigation Manager.
- Investigate and respond to federal and state administrative complaints, such as EEOC charges.
- Negotiate, review, and prepare contractual arrangements with outside service providers, including consultants and vendors.
What you bring
jd
8+ years
labor law
risk assessment
collaboration
analytical
- Must be able to manage multiple priorities, providing high level of service to stakeholders
- Must be able to travel, on occasion.
- Possesses sound judgment and a strong ethical framework.
- Effective communicator with strong interpersonal skills.
- Demonstrated knowledge of Title VII, ADA, ADEA, FMLA, FLSA, NLRA and other federal and state labor and employment-related laws.
- 8+ years of employment and labor law experience, preferably gained in both law firm and in-house roles. Juris Doctor degree required.
- Requires creativity, strong analytical and organization skills.
- Team and cross-functional player. Ability to collaborate, build relationships and work well with team members at all levels.
- The ability to work easily with others in a collaborative way is essential.
- Must be a business lawyer who is willing to partner with our businesses and provide risk assessments which enable the businesses to accept the right level of risk.
- Ability to manage outside counsel for cost-effective delivery of legal services.
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Company
Overview
- A leader in innovation, transforming everyday spaces with smart, functional products.
- Focused on creating sustainable solutions that enhance the way people live, work, and play.
- With decades of experience, the company has pioneered advancements in home hardware, kitchen, and bath industries.
- Their product lines include iconic brands that redefine comfort, performance, and design.
- From high-end kitchen systems to innovative home security technologies, Fortune Brands is at the forefront of next-gen solutions.
- Known for its strong financial growth, the company continues to expand its reach globally with cutting-edge designs.
- They have a history of pushing boundaries with both traditional and digital product offerings.
- Purpose: "We Elevate Every Life by Transforming Spaces into Havens."
- Blueprint Behaviors: "Think Big, Learn Fast; Work It Together; Make the Hard Call."
- Strategic Drivers: "Brands that Create Impact; Partner that Sets the Pace; Ecosystems that Change the Game; Fuel that Powers our Purpose."
- High standards: core values include integrity and accountability (from Code of Business Conduct and Ethics).
- Operating model focus areas: category management, global supply chain excellence, business simplification, digital transformation.
30% by 2030
Carbon Emissions Reduction
Aims to reduce Scope 1 & 2 carbon emissions by 30% from 2022 baseline by 2030.
50% by 2030
Renewable Energy Offset
Target to offset 50% of electricity usage with renewable sources by 2030.
1.4m kWh
On-Site Solar Generation
Generated 1.4 million kWh of solar energy in 2023 across three sites, with one more site expected by 2025.
1 Trillion Gallons
Water Conservation Goal
Aimed to save 1 trillion gallons of water by 2030; achieved ~257 billion gallons by 2023.
2,000 Tons
Ocean Plastic Repurposed
Target to repurpose 2,000 tons of ocean plastic by 2030; achieved ~750 tons by 2023.
- Signed virtual power purchase agreement for 60 MW solar in CA, starting early 2028, covering ~68% of 2023 electricity usage.
- Fiberon PE composite decking contains ≥94% recycled mixed wood fiber and plastic; recycles ~100 million lbs of plastic annually.
- Therma‑Tru doors are ENERGY STAR qualified and designed for energy conservation.
- Global TRIR safety record: <1.0 in 2023 (ex‑acquisitions).
60% associates
Hourly Production Roles
60% of associates work in hourly production roles, reflecting equitable employment opportunities.
TRIR <1.0
Global Safety Metric
The company maintains a global Total Recordable Incident Rate (TRIR) below 1.0, demonstrating a commitment to a safe and inclusive work environment.
2021 DEI Strategy
Comprehensive Equity Initiative
A comprehensive diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) strategy was launched in 2021, informed by global employee engagement surveys and actionable outcomes.
First ESG-linked Goals
2021 Implementation
The company introduced its first environmental, social, and governance (ESG)-linked DEI goals in 2021, emphasizing transparency and accountability in diversity and inclusion efforts.
- Associate Resource Groups (ERGs) support inclusivity and authentic self-expression.
- Women representation: Board composition above benchmark for manufacturing companies (as of May 7, 2024).
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