Manager, Associate Counsel Employment

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The Royal Caribbean Group’s Legal team has an exciting career opportunity for a full time Manager, Associate Counsel Employment reporting to the AVP, Assistant General Counsel Labor Employment.

Position Summary:  

The Manager, Associate Counsel Employment supports Royal Caribbean Group’s Legal department with respect to labor and employment matters. 

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:  

• Manage employment-related legal demands, complaints, union grievances, governmental/regulatory inquiries, administrative proceedings, litigation, and arbitration; 

• Draft responses to employment-related demand letters and administrative charges; 

• Conduct fact investigations and document review, including electronic discovery; 

• Manage external counsel (including budget and spend) representing the company in employment-related matters; 

• Conduct legal research and provide legal updates to internal stakeholders; 

• Provide legal guidance and risk assessment to internal stakeholders relating to escalated labor and employment law matters, including personnel decisions and workplace investigations; 

• Draft, review, and revise employment-related agreements and policies;  

• Provide employment law-related support in connection with commercial transactions; 

• Manage employment law-related initiatives and projects; 

• Foster a respectful, innovative, and creative workplace with the highest moral, ethical, and legal standards;  

• Perform such other tasks and duties as may be assigned from time to time at the company’s discretion; 

• Travel as needed, sometimes on short notice. 

Qualifications, Knowledge & Skills:  

• Juris Doctor from an accredited U.S. law school with excellent academic credentials; 

• At least two (2) years of experience in the practice of law, including providing employment counseling to multijurisdictional clients regarding human resources compliance matters and conducting workplace investigations; 

• One (1) to two (2) years of litigation experience preferred; 

• Membership in the Florida Bar; 

• Knowledge of federal, state, and local employment laws, including laws relating to discrimination, harassment, retaliation, wage and hour, accommodations, and leaves of absence; 

• Strong advocacy and negotiation skills; 

• Ability to analyze legal risk and develop legal strategy; 

• Strong written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills, including the ability to effectively communicate legal concepts, risk, and guidance; 

• Attention to detail and the ability to work independently; 

• Strong team player with the ability to work cross-functionally in a complex organizational structure; 

• Self-starter who thinks proactively, performs well under pressure, and is able to assume significant responsibility in a fast-paced environment; and 

• Proficient in the following systems and platforms: Microsoft Office Suite systems including, but not limited to, Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and OneNote; Relativity; and Westlaw/Practical Law. 

We know there is a lot to consider. As you go through the application process, our recruiters will be glad to provide guidance, and more relevant details to answer any additional questions. Thank you again for your interest in Royal Caribbean Group. We hope to see you onboard soon! 

It is the policy of the Company to ensure equal employment and promotion opportunity to qualified candidates without discrimination or harassment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, sexuality, gender identity or expression, marital status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Royal Caribbean Group and each of its subsidiaries prohibit and will not tolerate discrimination or harassment.  

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