Job Title
Consultant - Manager, Legal Counsel Employment Compliance Job Title: Consultant, Manager, Legal Counsel Employment Compliance
Location: Miami, Fl, Dallas, Remote
Position: Full time, Contract - Minimum of 6 months with possible extension
About the Business:
Powering great journeys through technology is the heart of what we do at Amadeus. As the world’s leading travel tech company, Amadeus originated in technology innovation and sees the world with a technology-first lens. Amadeus builds industry leading solutions that help airlines and airports, hotels and railways, online travel companies, corporations, retail travel agencies and travel management companies to run their day-to-day operations. By leveraging
Amadeus innovative solutions, our customers can deliver superior traveler experience and a differentiated value proposition. With a focus on innovation, Amadeus is at the forefront of delivering transformation towards a traveler centric experience which will enable our customers to further deliver differentiation, personalization and convenience for travelers across the market.
Summary of the role:
This role is integral to ensuring that Amadeus remains compliant with employment-related legal standards while supporting our strategic business goals.
In This Role You'll:
Ensure necessary outcomes are achieved. (e.g., timely preparation and certification of Affirmative Action Plan, EEO-1 reporting, Veterans and Pay Data Reporting, inclusive of all mandated state reporting requirements).
Ensure Compliance with law and draft and negotiate employment-related agreements:
Stay current with changes in employment laws and regulations throughout the Americas and ensure compliance with those laws and regulations.
Conduct legal research and analysis on complex employment law issues and provide recommendations based on findings.
Draft, review, and negotiate employment and benefit-related agreements, including executive employment agreements and severance agreements.
Draft updates of Employment Handbooks in US and Canada, and collaborate on updating handbooks throughout LATAM.
Manage employment-related litigation and administrative proceedings:
Represent the company in employment-related litigation, arbitration, and administrative proceedings throughout the Americas.
Supervise outside labor and employment counsel throughout the Americas.
Manage discovery process.
Manage responses to inquiries by state, federal and local administrative agencies (including agencies throughout the Americas).
Manage and coordinate Company's response to inquiries and investigations by the Department of Labor, EEOC, or other state or federal agencies, including agencies throughout the Americas.
Review and respond to claims and demand letters, primarily employee or commercial real estate related.
About the ideal candidate:
This role is structured as an independent consultant engagement. Candidates must operate through an established business entity (e.g., LLC, corporation, or equivalent legal business structure) and be able to provide valid business registration documentation upon request.
Education: JD from an accredited law school in the United States required
Minimum of 3-5 years’ work experience in providing expert legal advice and support on a wide range of employment law matters
Experience with commercial real estate law is plus
Knowledge of employment laws and regulations throughout the Americas
Previous experience in performing legal research using critical thinking, analytical skills, and attention to detail
The ability to assess risks associated with business activities and advise a company on managing those risks
Advanced communication skills with the ability to convey complex information clearly and build consensus with a variety of stakeholders
Knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite, AI functional competencies
Ability to travel 10% of the time
The position can be located in Miami or Dallas, Remote.
Working at Amadeus, you will find:
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