us foodsRosemont, CA
Associate General Counsel, Employment
Associate General Counsel, Employment
Associate General Counsel, Employment
us foodsRosemont, CA
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Overview:
In this role you will lead US Foods’ enterprise employment law function, serving as a strategic legal partner to the CLO, executives, HR, and business leaders. You will steer high-impact workforce matters, investigations, and regulatory compliance while shaping scalable and compliant employment practices. You’ll translate evolving employment law into business strategy and mentor a high-performing team. This is a high-visibility role that drives risk-informed decisions and preserves the company’s reputation. Compensation / Benefits health insurance pre-tax spending accounts retirement benefits paid time off short-term and long-term disability employee stock purchase plan
Responsibilities:
Lead the enterprise employment law function and strategy in line with business goals and risk profile Advise executive leadership, HR, and business leaders on significant employment and workforce matters with actionable guidance Direct legal strategy for complex workforce matters including restructurings, executive employment, investigations, and policy development Oversee handling of government investigations, audits, and enforcement actions with cross-functional coordination Establish and govern employment-related agreements, policies, and programs across jurisdictions Anticipate regulatory developments and translate them into strategic business and risk mitigations Collaborate across Legal, HR, Compliance, and business units to support enterprise initiatives Develop and retain a high-performing employment law team and enhance service delivery and efficiency Lead strategic enterprise initiatives and contribute to enterprise risk and governance Support continuous improvement of preventive risk management and manager enablement
Key requirements:
10 years of progressively responsible employment law experience 5 years of people management/leadership experience in a large organization Proven ability to set strategy and align legal resources with enterprise priorities Ability to advise executive leaders on complex, high-impact matters with discretion Deep knowledge of federal, state, and local employment laws and emerging risks Ability to translate legal concepts into practical guidance for legal and non-legal audiences Strong relationship-building and cross-functional collaboration skills Demonstrated integrity, ethical judgment, and confidentiality strategic thinking strong communication influence and diplomacy employment law expertise regulatory compliance risk management
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Level
Manager
Location
Rosemont, CA
Occupation
Compliance Managers
Industry
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