Assistant General Counsel (Employment)

Job Description

Job DescriptionPurpose of Position:

The Assistant General Counsel, Employment provides legal support on a wide range of employment and labor‑related matters across the organization, serving as a trusted advisor on labor law matters. This role utilizes expertise in labor law and labor relations, including union organizing, collective bargaining, and labor arbitrations. The position is well‑suited for experienced attorneys who have demonstrated success independently managing complex and confidential legal issues, collaborating effectively with a diverse management team, and providing clear, practical guidance in a fast‑paced environment.

Responsibilities:

• Provide daily in-house legal advice and counsel regarding employment law, compliance obligations, and risk mitigation. Provide legal advice and counsel regarding employment law, compliance obligations, and risk mitigation. ‑ legal advice and counsel regarding employment law, compliance obligations, and risk mitigation.
• Handle employment and labor-related legal matters, including litigation, administrative charges, investigations, and agency proceedings.
• Manage, select, and evaluate outside counsel; ensure effective, cost-efficient legal representation. ‑ legal representation.
• Lead strategy and coordinate responses to complaints filed with government agencies (e.g., EEOC, DOL, NLRB) and other pre‑litigation matters.
• Monitor evolving employment laws and regulations; recommend updates to policies and practices to maintain compliance.

Minimum Requirements:

• Juris Doctor (JD) from an accredited law school.
• 6+ years of labor and employment law experience, including substantial in-house experience and prior practice at a law firm. ‑ experience and prior practice at a law firm.
• Demonstrated expertise in labor relations, including union organizing, collective bargaining, contract administration, grievance handling, and labor arbitration.
• Strong background providing advice and counsel, supporting HR, and managing employment litigation.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to deliver clear, practical legal guidance to senior leaders and executives.
• Strong interpersonal skills and proven ability to build effective partnerships with stakeholders.
• Ability to manage multiple, time sensitive, and high-volume employment matters simultaneously.‑sensitive and high‑volume employment matters simultaneously.
• Ability to thrive in a fast paced, matrixed corporate environment.‑paced, matrixed corporate environment.

**Please note: This position does not qualify for relocation expenses. ***

Fresh Del Monte Produce Inc. is a global leader in the production, distribution, and marketing of fresh and fresh-cut fruits and vegetables. Our diverse product portfolio also includes prepared fruits and vegetables, juices, beverages, snacks, and desserts—available in over 80 countries worldwide. With operations spanning more than 35 countries, we’ve proudly been nourishing families for over 135 years.

We are committed to maintaining a drug-free workplace and are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. Fresh Del Monte and its affiliates do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, gender, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. We also participate in E-Verify* where applicable, to ensure employment authorization eligibility. Driven by our core values—Excellence, Care, Passion, Trust, and Creativity—we invite you to explore our career opportunities and join our FRESH team.