Counsel, Employment

Flynn Group (together with its subsidiaries Apple American Group, Bell American Group, Pan American Group, RB American Group, Hut American Group, Wend American Group, and Flynn Fitness Group) seeks an exceptional Employment Counsel to join its industry-recognized legal team. In this position, you will litigate, counsel, and support compliance efforts for the world’s largest franchise operator, with more than 2,600 restaurants and gyms, and over 75,000 employees across the U.S. and Australia. It is the perfect role for someone looking to accelerate their professional development while playing a meaningful part in the growth-story of a company featuring some of the most iconic and beloved restaurant brands in the nation (Applebee’s, Taco Bell, Panera, Arby’s, Wendy’s, and Pizza Hut).

This position is based out of our San Francisco, CA or Independence, OH Support Centers.

Responsibilities

• Under the supervision and guidance of Flynn’s senior in-house employment litigators, support the handling of litigation and arbitration matters from start to finish, as well as oversee and coordinate outside counsel litigation efforts. You will have the opportunity to interview witnesses, prepare for, take, and defend depositions, handle written discovery and motion practice, engage in pre-trial dispute resolution, and participate in arbitration and/or trial.
• Provide advice and counseling across a broad spectrum of employment issues, including wage and hour, payroll, benefits, hiring, performance management, internal investigations, leaves of absence, discipline, terminations, employee classification, and employee privacy.
• Respond to agency charges, government audits, and demand letters.
• Collaborate with Legal, HR, Payroll, Operations, Risk, and Training on employment-related compliance matters, including conducting wage and hour compliance audits, identifying additional areas of employment-related compliance opportunities, advising on preventative and corrective action plans, updating internal business clients on new laws and legal trends, and supporting training initiatives.
• Support updating/revising company policies per changes in external laws and regulations.
• Monitor federal, state, and local legislation, regulations, and case law on employment-related matters pertinent to the company; communicate updates and recommendations as needed.
• Occasional travel involved.

Requirements

• 4-6 years of employment law experience.
• Juris Doctor from an accredited law school; must have California Bar admission in good standing.
• Experience in various stages of employment litigation, as well as knowledge of federal and state employment laws and regulations (e.g., Title VII, ADA, FMLA, FLSA, FEHA, PAGA) and federal and state agencies (e.g., DOL, EEOC, DLSE, DFEH). Privacy counseling and advice experience a plus.
• Experience with single plaintiff litigation matters. Experience with class/representative/collective actions a plus!
• Entrepreneurial mindset that enables you to work independently, while using good judgment to escalate issues when needed.
• Demonstrated ability to guide multiple objectives and initiatives simultaneously.
• Dedication to exceptional client service.
• Exceptional written and oral communication skills.
• A sense of humor and an upbeat, can-do attitude, in keeping with the company’s "Own It!" philosophy.
• And you should love being a lawyer!

Why Work for Flynn?

Flynn Group offers a variety of benefits and perks to encourage and empower our employees. We are committed to helping each employee work and live to his or her fullest potential. We offer a variety of benefits and perks while working for us:

• Medical / Dental / Vision
• Retirement and Savings Plan
• Short and Long Term Disability
• Basic Life Insurance
• Voluntary Life Insurance
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Paid Time Off
• Paid Parental Leave
• Flexible Work Schedules
• Company Outings
• Dining Discounts
• On-site Daycare
• On-site Cafe
• On-site Gym

Flynn Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer

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