Americas Employment Legal Counsel
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Overview
Job Description
Life tastes better with ice cream With 19.000 expert ice cream colleagues and iconic brands like Wall’s, Cornetto and Ben & Jerry’s, loved in 76 countries, we are the world’s largest Ice Cream company leading the industry. We create iconic ice cream brands that are part of everyday life, bringing moments of joy to millions of people around the world. Everybody loves ice cream. And as the world’s biggest pure‑play ice cream company, we have the scale and ambition to make a real difference. What truly sets us apart is how we work. We move fast and keep things simple. We turn ideas into action, trust people to take ownership, and work as one team to win together with integrity. Our culture is high‑performance, collaborative and focused on getting things done. We’re curious and ready for what’s next. We embrace digital, use data to make better decisions, and keep learning, including how AI can help us work smarter and serve consumers better.
Scope:Regional, Permanent
Location:Englewood Cliffs, NJ(hybrid)
Terms & Conditions:Must have the right to work in the USA
TheMagnumIce CreamCompany (formerly adivisionofUnilever)isnowastandalone, independent, EUR7.9billion publicly listed company.We’reon a mission to create the ultimate snacking company.A place where growth, innovation, founder and ownership mentality, and performance are cultivated and rewarded. And where we craft extraordinary ice cream experiences - transforming ordinary moments into lasting memories.Because we know, life tastes better with ice cream.
We dream big but keep things simple to act fast.If you want to grow with us, make an impact, and shape the future of Ice Cream, this is the place for you!
JOB PURPOSE:
The Employment Legal function sits within the Corporate Centre and provides employment law support to enableThe Magnum Ice Cream Companyto deliver their businessobjectiveswhile appropriately managing risk. They are looking to hire an expert Senior Employment Counsel – Americas who can lead the provisionoflegal support for the full range of employment law issues whichimpactthe Magnum Ice Cream Company’sbusiness across the Americas.
This is an exciting new role in which the successful candidate will be expected toestablishstrong relationships with Human Resources colleagues and support them across the full range of contentious and non-contentious work. The individual will be expected tooperatewith a high degree of autonomy and work with minimal supervision. The leader will alsohave the opportunity tohelp shape the future of thenewly formed globalEmployment Law team.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
Lead employment law legal support across the Americas
- Partner with HR teams and other stakeholders to provide support for all contentious and non-contentious labor and employment lawwork;
- Work with the ER team to provide advice on employee relations matters, including issues related to tradeunions;
- Provideexpert advice and input in relation to global projects, policies, and otherinitiatives;
- Support the Business Integrity team in relation to employment-related investigations and other complianceissues;
- Be accountable for the engagement and use of outside counsel across the region, inclusive of managing abudget;
- Proactivelyidentify, address, and manage legal risk issues related to employmentlaw;
- Keep up to date on employment law developments and provide thought leadership as to the impact onthe Magnum Ice CreamCompany;
- Conduct training and buildknow-howasfor both HR and non-HR colleagues.
WHAT YOU NEED TO SUCCEED:
Skills, Experiences & Qualifications:
- JD from an accredited law school and admission to the bar in at least one USstate;
- 8-10 years of relevant experience in a corporate legal department and/or law firmwith inhouse experience preferred.
- Current member in good standing of the New Jersey bar or ability to register as in-house counsel
- Significant experienceadvisingorganizations on employment law issues across theAmericas;
- Deep experience advising in relation to the full range of employment issues, including trade union and other collective issues, on a cross-borderbasis;
- Experience working in a complex multinational organization, either directly or on a secondmentbasis;
- Demonstrable experience drivingchange;
- Ability tooperateand exercise judgementindependently;
- Ability to influence and manage multiple internal and externalstakeholders;
- Ability to deliver through others and with limitedresources;
- Ability to engage in technical topics and communicate them in a clear and easy-to-understandmanner;
- Experience preparing executive briefings andpresentations;
- Ability to translate global strategieslocally;
- Comfort with uncertainty; ability to exercise judgement in a fast-movingenvironment;
- Fluency in English with someproficiencyin Spanish an advantage.
Leadership:
- You are energized by delivering fantastic results. You are an example to others – both your results and your resilience. You are constantly on the lookout for better ways to do things, engaging and collaborating with others along the way.
- You are humble and have your head up, looking around to interpret evidence and data smartly, spot issues and opportunities to make things better.
WHAT YOU CAN EXPECT:
- A unique mix of global scale & start-up spirit—€7.9bn powerhouse with an agile, entrepreneurial mindset.We’rebuilding a new high growth Ice Cream company from the ground up.
- Career without limits—42 markets, international opportunities, andfast trackedgrowth.
- A performance-driven culture—Freedom to act, disrupt and grow – your success is measured by impact.
- A company that celebrates joy, innovation, and purpose—We create extraordinary careers, just like our ice cream creates extraordinary moments.
Pay:The pay range for this position is $146,200to$219,400.The Magnum Ice Cream Company (TMICC)takes into consideration a wide range of factors that are utilized in making compensation decisions including, but not limited to, skill sets, experience and training, licensure and certifications, qualifications and education, and other business and organizational needs.
Bonus:This position is bonus eligible.
Long-Term Incentive (LTI):This position is LTI eligible.
Benefits:TMICC employees are eligible to participate in our benefits plan. Should the employee choose to participate, they can choose from a range of benefits to include, but is not limited to, health insurance (including prescription drug, dental, and vision coverage), retirement savings benefits, life insurance and disability benefits, parental leave, sick leave, paid vacation and holidays, as well as access to numerous voluntary benefits. Anycoveragesfor health insurance and retirement benefits will be in accordance with the terms and conditions of the applicable plans and associated governing plan documents.
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Why join us?
This is a place for people who are passionate about ice cream and are growth obsessed - both for the business and for themselves. People who act like an owner and drive our business end-to-end. People who are driven by success to deliver more than we ever thought we could!
You’ll thrive here if you value an inclusive culture, with low ego and hierarchy - and if you’re excited to continuously learn and challenge how we work, using digital, data, and new thinking to push us forward.
- Roles with real accountability and visible impact
- Free to move fast, experiment and challenge how things are done
- Continuous learning and development as the business grows
- Reward linked to performance and contribution.
Your career here is shaped by what you deliver, as you work across functions and markets and grow with the business.
Ready to build the future of Ice Cream?
If this sounds like the place where you'd thrive, we'd love to hear from you. Apply online and share your CV. We'll review your application and be in touch with the next steps.
If you are an individual with a disability and require assistance at any time during our recruitment process, please let your Talent Acquisition Partner know.
Additional information
The Magnum Ice Cream Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We embrace diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment where everyone can do their best work regardless of age, disability, gender identity, race, religion, sexual orientation, or any other protected characteristic.
For more information about your Federal rights, please see Know Your Rights: Workplace Discrimination isIllegal and Pay Transparency Non discrimination Provision.Employment is subject to verification of pre-screening tests, which may include drug screening, background check, credit check and DMV check.The Protected Veterans or Individuals with Disabilities AAP narratives are available for inspection by any employee or applicant for employment Monday through Friday during normal business hours at establishment.
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