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2 days ago Be among the first 25 applicants Direct message the job poster from Safeway Technical Recruiter for Albertsons Companies About The Company Albertsons Companies is at the forefront of the revolution in retail. With a fixation on raising the bar with innovation and building belonging through our culture, our team is rallying our company around a unique purpose: to create joy around each table and inspire a healthier tomorrow for every community. Albertsons Companies is one of the largest food and drug retailers in the United States, with over 2,200 stores in 34 states and the District of Columbia. Our well-known banners include Albertsons, Safeway, Vons, Jewel-Osco, Shaw's, Acme, Tom Thumb, Randalls, United Supermarkets, Pavilions, Star Market, Haggen, Carr’s, Kings Food Markets, and Balducci's Food Lovers Market. We support our stores with 22 distribution centers and 19 manufacturing plants. Bring your flavor Building the future of food and well-being starts with you. Join our team and bring your best self to the table. What You Will Be Doing The Legal Department has an opening for an experienced Trial Attorney with significant employment law expertise, to become a part of its In-House Trial Team. The candidate must be licensed to practice in California and be prepared to litigate and try employment-related and other cases. Principally responsible for defending Safeway and Albertsons in administrative claims and single or multi-plaintiff lawsuits filed in California. Also responsible for seeking restraining orders and advising the Asset Protection organization on employee and customer safety issues. This role will also respond to pre-litigation demand letters and conduct internal investigations as necessary. May also be called upon to provide advice and counsel regarding employment discrimination, wage and hour issues and ADA Access issues to internal clients. The position will also have responsibility for handling subpoenas, inquiries from regulators, customer disputes and commercial litigation. The position will be based in Pleasanton CA. Main Responsibilities Key Responsibilities include, but are not limited to: Work collaboratively with Asset Protection, Human Resources, Management and Labor Relations to investigate and defend claims by current and former employees. Litigate and try cases independently, solely with assistance of paralegals and staff. Be responsive to and develop good relationships with outside administrative agencies. Negotiate favorable resolutions of matters, as appropriate. Provide advice and counsel on employment discrimination, wage and hours and other employment-related matters. Provide expert advice on ADA access issues. Handle customer and other third-party disputes and claims. Respond to subpoenas, search warrants and other requests from governmental agencies. The salary range is $177,000 to $248,000 annually. Starting salary will vary based on criteria such as location, experience, and qualifications. There may be flexibility for exceptional candidates. What We Are Searching For Qualifications: Minimum of 10+ years in private practice and/or in-house legal department experience in relevant areas First-chair Trial Experience Substantive knowledge of employment laws and regulations, administrative procedures, court rules and legal research skills in order to effectively defend the Company Strong negotiation, decision making, interviewing, investigation, and problem-solving skills. Good judgment, collaboration, interpersonal and communication skills. Ability to work independently and exercise excellent judgement and discretion Excellent oral and written communication skills. Travel will be required Regular and predictable attendance required What is it like at Albertsons? Our 290,000 associates have a passion for great service and building lasting relationships with our customers. Through a companywide focus on innovation, we are continually enhancing our digital and product offerings, making it easy for customers to get what they need, wherever they are. Albertsons is an Equal Opportunity Employer This Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer, and does not discriminate on the basis of race, gender, ethnicity, religion, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, gender identity/expression, sexual orientation, or on any other basis prohibited by law. Consistent with applicable state and local law, the Company will consider qualified applicants for employment with arrest and conviction records. We endeavor to make this site accessible to any and all users. If you would like to contact us regarding the accessibility of our website or need assistance completing the application process, please contact us at 1-888-255-2269(option #4). Seniority level Mid-Senior level Employment type Full-time Job function Legal Industries Retail #J-18808-Ljbffr Safeway

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