Senior Counsel, Employment & Litigation

Overview

At KeHE, we’re obsessed with creating solutions, unboxing potential, and serving others – and it all starts with you. As an employee-owned distributor of natural and organic, specialty, and fresh products, we’re committed to making a positive impact and scaling our success together. With a culture that fosters development and opportunity, you’ll be embarking on a career that’s moving forward. When you join KeHE, you’re becoming part of a team that is a force for good.

Responsibilities

The Senior Counsel of Employment and Litigation will play a significant role in advising and representing our company on a wide range of employment-related matters. This role will ensure compliance with labor laws and regulations, provide strategic guidance on human resource policies and procedures, and bring expertise and in-depth knowledge of employment law including California Employment Law to our various departments in the organization. As with all positions at KeHE, we expect that all actions will be consistent with KeHE’s Mission, Vision, and Values.

Qualifications

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

• Juris Doctor (JD) degree from an accredited law school required.
• Active membership in the Illinois State Bar required.
• 7-10 years of experience practicing employment law, with a strong emphasis on law firm experience required.
• In-house law experience is a plus.
• Experience with litigation law including handling employment-related disputes and representing clients before administrative agencies or courts.
• Proficiency in immigration law with experience advising on immigration-related employment matters such as visas, work permits, and I-9 compliance is a plus.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

• These physical demands are representative of the physical requirements necessary for an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the job.