[Hiring] Associate General Counsel, Labor & Employment @SSP

Role Description

At SSP America, we are searching for an experienced Associate General Counsel, Labor & Employment to serve as a trusted partner to our business, providing practical and timely advice on employment and labor matters across the U.S. and internationally. In this role, you will protect the organization, guide leaders through complex decisions, and help build a workplace where our people thrive.

Why You’ll Love This Journey:

• Serve as a trusted advisor to senior leadership and human resources, shaping how SSP America navigates labor and employment matters.
• Influence company-wide policy, building practical solutions that comply with the law, meet business objectives, and reduce labor risk.
• Work on meaningful, high-stakes matters across the U.S. and internationally, from employee relations to NLRB proceedings, arbitrations, and negotiations.
• Partner across the organization to develop and deliver training that strengthens our employment practices.
• Make a real difference by protecting our people and our business while supporting a positive, values-driven culture.

What You'll Do:

• Advise on day-to-day employee relations matters and develop business-focused solutions.
• Develop and support corporate employment policies that comply with legal requirements, meet company objectives, and minimize labor risk.
• Partner with human resources to prepare, direct, and deliver training on relevant employment practices.
• Monitor labor and employment law developments, decisions, legislation, and regulatory filings that may affect the company, and recommend changes when needed.
• Provide legal representation, oversight, and guidance for agency administrative charges, audits, investigations, labor relations matters, grievances, litigation, and other adversarial matters.
• Draft employment policies and agreements, and respond to subpoenas.
• Build strong cross-organizational relationships, including with human resources professionals and senior leadership.
• Serve as liaison to outside counsel and manage that relationship in a cost-effective manner.
• Recommend and deliver actionable KPIs and business metrics that drive meaningful business results.
• Foster a team environment that supports empowerment, continuous improvement, and innovation.

Qualifications

• A J.D. from an ABA accredited law school with strong academic credentials.
• Virginia Bar membership in good standing, or membership in another U.S. jurisdiction with eligibility for waiver into Virginia.
• Minimum 5 years of substantial labor and employment experience counseling clients on HR-related issues.
• Strong knowledge of federal employment laws, including FLSA, FMLA, and ADA, plus experience in a heavily unionized environment.
• Experience drafting employment policies and building and delivering employment law training.
• Ability to explain complex legal issues to non-lawyers in a clear and concise manner.
• Ability to travel up to 20% within the U.S. and Canada, with overnight stays, and eligibility to work in the U.S. without sponsorship.
• Ability to pass a criminal background check and required airport security clearances (e.g., TSA, FAA, Transport Canada).

Requirements

• Preferred: in-house counsel experience, ERISA and employee benefits knowledge, support for clients outside the U.S., and experience in the food, beverage, or hospitality industry.

Benefits

• Health, Dental, Vision and Life Plans.
• Paid Time Off.
• 401K with company match.
• Employee Assistance Program.

Company Description

SSP America believes every part of the journey deserves the same care and hospitality we deliver to travelers every day. As food travel experts across North America, our people guide every experience we create.