Senior Counsel, Employment & Litigation - Capri Holdings Limited : Job Details

Who you are:

You are a seasoned, insightful, and pragmatic legal professional with deep expertise in employment law and litigation. Known for your sharp intellect and energetic approach, you excel at navigating complex legal matters with practical solutions. You thrive in dynamic environments where you can collaborate, advise, and drive impactful outcomes.

What You'll Do:

• Provide day-to-day global legal advice and counseling regarding discrimination, harassment, retaliation, reasonable accommodations, leaves of absence, hiring, internal investigations, performance management and discharge, wage and hour compliance, employee data privacy, non-compete, non-solicitation and non-disclosure agreements, employment and severance agreements, arbitration agreements and other employment issues, such as diversity and inclusion, workers' compensation and immigration matters
• Manage all litigation (both class action and single plaintiff claims) related to business and employment defense
• Engage in settlement negotiations and mediations
• Handle responses to attorney demand letters, subpoenas, government agency investigations, audits and administrative charges
• Monitor and ensure compliance related to employment laws across relevant jurisdictions, including international, federal, state and local
• Assist in the development, implementation, and enforcement of company policies and compliance efforts, including HR systems, processes and procedures
• Develop and deliver employee training programs
• Partner in the management and oversight of outside counsel engagements for applicable matters
• Review, edit and negotiate vendor and consultant agreements
• Assist with other legal matters as required

You'll Need to Have:

• J.D. from accredited law school and member in good standing of at least one bar
• Minimum 5-8 years' experience working as an employment/litigation lawyer; combination of law firm and in-house experience preferred
• Experience counseling large and global employers on employment matters (retail experience a plus)
• Experience in all phases of litigation (including arbitration), from discovery through trial
• Ability to travel domestically to mediations and depositions is required

We'd Love to See:

• Knowledge of CA and EMEA employment laws is a plus
• Strong analytical skills; ability to demonstrate sound judgment even in ambiguous situations
• Ability to be a strategic and cross-functional partner to the business; creative problem-solving a must
• Ability to operate in fast-paced environment with a very high level of autonomy
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail, ability to manage multiple projects at once, follow through and meet deadlines
• Outstanding communication (both written and verbal) and interpersonal skills
• Flexible and able to adapt to changing needs and time pressures
• Team player

Capri Perks:

• Generous Paid Time Off & Holiday Schedule
• Summer Fridays
• Internal mobility across Versace, Jimmy Choo and Michael Kors
• Cross-brand Discount
• Exclusive Employee Sales
• Fav 5 Cards (MK Discount for friends and family)
• 401k Match
• Paid Parental Leave
• Thrive Wellness Program
• Commuter Benefits
• Gym Discounts

At Capri, we are all responsible for creating a diverse and inclusive workplace. We try to inspire change and growth within each other and believe success is a result that comes from our differences. Capri is proud to be an equal opportunity employer committed to inclusivity regardless of age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic characteristics, race, color, creed, religion, ethnicity, national origin, alienage, citizenship, disability, marital status, military status, pregnancy, or any other legally-recognized protected basis prohibited by applicable law. M/D/F/V