Aramark

Job Description

Aramark is seeking a Counsel – Employment Law & Litigation position at Aramark’s headquarters in Philadelphia. This role will support Aramark’s Employment Law, Litigation & Government Affairs Team.

Job Responsibilities

• Oversee investigation of and response to administrative agency charges filed with the EEOC and equivalent state/local agencies alleging violations of employment laws.
• Handle/oversee litigation, attorney demand letters, and government investigations related to employment practices liability and wage and hour claims.
• Provide sound counsel, legal advice and strategic support on a number of federal, state and local employment law matters which may include the ADA, ADEA, FMLA, FCRA, FLSA, OFCCP, prevailing wage, Title VII, WARN, E.O. 11246 and USERRA.
• Support Aramark’s affirmative recovery program and assist with other areas of litigation as needed.
• Provide legal support for Aramark’s hiring processes including, but not limited to, pre-employment screenings, background checks, drug testing, fingerprinting, DOT requirements and Form I-9s.
• Serve as a business partner and provide advice and counsel to Human Resources staff and management on a variety of employment law issues.
• Conduct legal research and analyze employment law and litigation-related issues which impact the business.
• Stay abreast of new and changing employment laws, human resource practices and trends. 
• Other duties as may be requested by the Employment Law, Litigation & Government Affairs Team.

Qualifications

• J.D. required.
• At least 1-4 years of legal experience. Relevant experience preferred, but not required.
• Attention to detail and exceptional organization skills, with persistence and professionalism.
• Ability to work and think independently, possessing sound problem-solving and analytical skills.
• Responsive and client-service focused.
• Willingly accepts additional responsibility, challenging tasks, and/or projects.
• Strong drafting, communication (written and oral) and interpersonal skills.
• Fully proficient in MS Office applications such as Word, Excel, Outlook, and Teams.

About Aramark

Our Mission

Rooted in service and united by our purpose, we strive to do great things for each other, our partners, our communities, and our planet.

At Aramark, we believe that every employee should enjoy equal employment opportunity and be free to participate in all aspects of the company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, gender, pregnancy, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, military status, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by applicable law.

About Aramark

The people of Aramark proudly serve millions of guests every day through food, facilities, and uniform services in 19 countries around the world. Rooted in service and united by our purpose, we strive to do great things for each other, our partners, our communities, and our planet. We believe a career should develop your talents, fuel your passions, and empower your professional growth. So, no matter what you're pursuing - a new challenge, a sense of belonging, or just a great place to work - our focus is helping you reach your full potential. Learn more about working here at http://www.aramarkcareers.com or connect with us on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter.