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Associate Counsel, Americas Employment

HUNT VALLEY, MD, US, 21031

You may know McCormick as a leader in herbs, spices, seasonings, and condiments – and we’re only getting started. At McCormick, we’re always looking for new people to bring their unique flavor to our team.

McCormick employees – all 14,000 of us across the world – are what makes this company a great place to work.

 

We are looking to hire an  Associate Counsel - Americas Employment immediately in a Hybrid (50/50) capacity at our Global Headquarters in Hunt Valley, Maryland. 

 

What We Bring To The Table:

The best people deserve the best rewards. In addition to the benefits you’d expect from a global leader (401k, health insurance, paid time off, etc.) we also offer:

• Competitive compensation

• Career growth opportunities

• Flexibility and Support for Diverse Life Stages and Choices

• Wellbeing programs including Physical, Mental and Financial wellness

• Tuition assistance

 

 

POSITION OVERVIEW:

As part of McCormick’s Legal Department, this position is an exciting opportunity to join a collegial, dynamic legal department and work with other in-house attorneys and professionals. The successful candidate will be a motivated and relationshipdriven problem-solver, who can provide clear, timely, and practical counseling to business leaders on labor and employment matters.

 

RESPONSIBILITIES: 

  1. Strategic Advice and Counseling - Support Americas Employment legal strategy by advising HR and other business leaders on a broad spectrum of employment and labor law issues, including: o Recruitment and hiring practices o Performance management processes and employee separations o Workplace accommodations and leave management o Wage and hour compliance o Discrimination, harassment, and retaliation claims o Collective bargaining agreements and union matters o Compensation, benefits, and employee privacy.  -Conduct legal research, draft internal guidance, and review internal employment policies and practices - Provide practical, responsive legal advice to mitigate risks and ensure compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws - Collaborate with management on key legal issues to facilitate risk assessment and pragmatic decision making and to develop viable business solutions to potential legal issues
  2. Policies, Compliance & Investigations
    • Collaborate with HR to develop, implement, and update Americas employment policies, handbooks, and training programs
    • Support HR and Benefits teams to respond to various employee benefits inquiries
    • Assist with internal audits and investigations to ensure adherence to employment laws and company policies
    • Monitor and advise on developments related to employment laws, regulations, and orders to ensure compliance
  3. Dispute Resolution & Litigation
    • Provide support for employment-related litigation, including responding to attorney demand letters and administrative complaints
    • Assist with proceedings before agencies such as the EEOC, DOL, NLRB, and equivalent state bodies
    • Supervise and manage outside counsel to ensure high-quality, cost-effective legal services
  4. Cross-Functional Collaboration       

          • Participate as needed in cross-functional projects and initiatives, providing legal insights to support business strategies

          • Collaborate with international counsel to advise on global employment issues

          • Work collaboratively with key functional groups within McCormick

          • Participate in other legal matters, such as commercial, regulatory, or litigation matters, from time to tim international counsel to advise on global employment issues

          • Work collaboratively with key functional groups within McCormick

          • Participate in other legal matters, such as commercial, regulatory, or litigation matters, from time to time 

 

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS & SKILLS:

        • Juris Doctorate degree, or equivalent, from an accredited law school

        • Admission to the bar and license to practice law in at least one US state 

        • 2+ years of substantive legal experience with a corporate legal department or a nationally recognized law firm, with emphasis in labor and employment, litigation, regulatory, or transactional practice areas

        • Willingness and flexibility to learn and master new and different legal practice areas

        • Ability to adapt to changing situations and handle an array of legal issues

        • Ability to develop, foster, and maintain long-term effective working relationships at all levels of the company

        • Ability to manage multiple matters, follow through, and provide sensible, responsive, and practical advice in a timely fashion

        • Excellent organizational, communication (verbal and written), and interpersonal skills; sound legal and business judgment

 

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS & SKILLS:

       • Labor and Employment legal experience, including knowledge of key U.S. employment laws, such as Title VII, FMLA, ADA, FLSA, and NLRA

       • Litigation experience

       • Spanish language skills a plus

       • Experience in the consumer products and/or manufacturing and distribution sectors a plus

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As a general policy, McCormick does not offer employment visa sponsorships upon hire or in the future. 

 

Base Salary: $121,900 - $219,410

 

Base salary compensation will be determined based on factors such as geographic location, skills, education, experience for this role, and/or internal equity of our current employees as part of any final offer. This position is also eligible to participate in McCormick’s Incentive Bonus (MIB) Plan. In addition to a competitive compensation package, permanent employees of McCormick are eligible for our extensive Total Rewards programs that include:

 

- Comprehensive health plans covering medical, vision, dental, life and disability benefits

 

- Family-friendly benefits such as paid parental leave, fertility benefits, Employee Assistance Program, and caregiver support

 

- Retirement and investment programs including 401(k) and profit-sharing plans

Current McCormick employees who meet these qualifications and are interested in pursuing this position must notify their direct supervisor and their unit HR representative prior to applying.

First consideration will be given to employees who have been displaced from their jobs for positions with the same grade or lower. If there are no qualified candidates, all other employees will then be considered. No displaced employee will receive preferential consideration for a promotional opportunity. McCormick may recruit external candidates concurrently in order to expedite the recruitment process. Qualified internal candidates submitting bids within the first ten (10) days of the job being posted will be considered before external candidates. Internal bids received after the tenth (10th) day will be considered along with external candidates. It is the policy of McCormick and Company to select and promote for all positions without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law. 

 

WHY WORK AT MCCORMICK?

United by flavor. Driven by results.

As a McCormick employee you’ll be empowered to focus on more than your individual responsibilities. You’ll have the opportunity to be part of something bigger than yourself—to have a say in where the company is going and how it’s growing.

Between our passion for flavor, our 130-year history of leadership and integrity, the competitive and comprehensive benefits we offer, and our culture, which is built on respect and opportunities for growth, there are many reasons to join us at McCormick.


Nearest Major Market: Baltimore

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