Assistant General Counsel- Litigation

Job Description

Aramark’s Legal Department seeks an attorney to serve as Assistant General Counsel –Litigation. This person will be a key member of the Employment Law and Litigation Team, which provides comprehensive legal support for litigation and employment-related matters across all of Aramark’s lines of business. This position will focus on a core set of litigation responsibilities and provide legal support in those designated areas across all of Aramark’s operations within the United States. This functional responsibility will include the handling of litigation, government investigations and administrative proceedings, the monitoring of certain areas of law and regulation, developing policies and procedures and providing advice and counsel to enable compliance with laws and regulations, and overseeing Aramark’s affirmative recovery program.

The position will be based at Aramark’s corporate headquarters in Philadelphia, PA and will report to the Senior Vice President & Deputy General Counsel – Employment, Litigation, Government Affairs & Supply Chain/GPO.

Job Responsibilities

The Assistant General Counsel will:

• Oversee Aramark’s litigation portfolio, including general commercial litigation, consumer protection claims, insured general liability and automotive liability claims, insured employment litigation, restrictive covenant disputes, and affirmative recovery matters.
• Provide sound counsel, legal advice, and strategic support on compliance with federal, state, and local laws and regulations.
• Oversee Aramark’s affirmative recovery practice.
• Assess brand and reputational risks associated with litigation and government investigations and provide advice and counsel about the impact of those risks.
• Enable growth by preparing, reviewing, and/or negotiating various legal documents including, but not limited to, solicitations, contracts, agreements, policies, and procedures.
• Conduct legal research and analyze legal issues which impact the business.
• Stay abreast of new and changing laws and litigation and enforcement trends.
• Establish best practices across the litigation function.
• Oversee outside counsel and manage outside counsel relationships and programs.

In addition to excellent written and oral communication skills, strong analytical ability, strong initiative, and both interpersonal skills and client-service skills consistent with the highest professional standards. The preferred candidate will have all or most of the following attributes and experience:

• A seasoned and effective lawyer. Demonstrates a high degree of client acceptability, with a high level of confidence exhibited in client interactions. Possesses excellent client-service skills and an ability to interact with and effectively advise senior business leaders, such as COOs, Presidents, CFOs, heads of Human Resources, and the Chief Compliance Officer. Demonstrates the ability to establish credibility at senior organizational levels and win respect from all organizational levels. In key client interactions, presents ideas logically, assertively, and effectively. Facilitates consensus and uses it effectively to resolve conflict and overcome resistance.
• Strong and effective judgment. Thinks logically and exercises well-developed and independent judgment to produce creative and constructive solutions under pressure. Demonstrates experienced and seasoned strategic and analytic approach to solving clients’ legal needs. Demonstrates professional and personal ethics and integrity.
• High-level problem solver. Handles and brings complex and sophisticated legal matters to a successful conclusion with minimal supervision. Can resolve, or lead the resolution of, critical legal issues faced by the Company with minimal supervision.
• High level of industry. Shows a strong work ethic and a high level of productivity and efficiency.
  •    Solid leader. Demonstrates effective leadership skills and instincts and executive presence. Leads projects in collaboration with colleagues to accomplish prioritized goals.
  •    Strong communicator and collaborator. Communicates and collaborates effectively and skillfully with colleagues and clients, both orally and in writing.

Qualifications

•    A J.D. with strong academic credentials.
•    At least 5 years’ experience in a sophisticated law firm and/or corporate legal department handling employment and litigation matters before federal, state and local courts and administrative agencies and counseling clients on litigation-related issues.
•    Current Pennsylvania bar admission or admission in another jurisdiction with the ability and interest in becoming licensed to practice in Pennsylvania.

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 and facilities in 15 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.