Senior Counsel, Employment & Litigation – Employment & Litigation

Job Description

Assistant General Counsel, Employment | TruGreen

The Tone:
This is a full-time, hybrid role at TruGreen, located in Franklin, TN, with Monday through Thursday in the office and Fridays as designated work-from-home days. TruGreen provides professional lawn care services, helping customers maintain beautiful and healthy outdoor spaces. This legal position is crucial for protecting the company’s interests by offering expert counsel on employment law and managing litigation to mitigate risk and ensure operational compliance.

The TL;DR
• Role: Full Time
• Type: Hybrid
• Location: Hybrid Franklin, TN
• Pay: $136815–$228024 yearly
• Mission: Provide legal counsel and advice on employment-related matters and manage litigation for the Company.

What You’ll Actually Do
• Defend Claims: Represents and defends the company against various claims, including auto liability, EEO, administrative complaints, and lawsuits.
• Mitigate Risk: Analyzes claims to assess liability and damages, recommending business practice adjustments to reduce legal risk.
• Ensure Wage Compliance: Develops and maintains processes to ensure adherence to federal and state wage and hour regulations.
• Oversee ADA Programs: Manages ADA compliance and leave management processes, providing guidance on accommodations and developing training.
• Advise Stakeholders: Provides essential legal advice and support to Human Resources and other business units on employment law matters.

The Must-Haves
• Background: Juris Doctorate degree required, with admission to practice in at least one state and admission to the Tennessee Bar required within a reasonable period.
• Experience: 5-10 years of legal practice, including First Chair litigation and litigation management, conducting investigations, managing e-discovery, and exposure to ADA, FMLA, and wage and hour issues, with familiarity with alternative dispute resolution.
• Skills: Knowledge of federal, state, and local employment-related laws (e.g., ADA, EEO, FLSA), ability to draft civil pleadings and motions, executive presence and relationship management, influencing and negotiation skills, and excellent verbal and written communication.