Overview

About Us

Working across the globe, V2X builds smart solutions designed to integrate physical and digital infrastructure from base to battlefield. We bring 120 years of successful mission support to improve security, streamline logistics, and enhance readiness. Aligned around a shared purpose, our $4B company and 16,000+ people work alongside our clients, here and abroad, to tackle their most complex challenges with integrity, respect, responsibility, and professionalism.

Responsibilities

What You'll Do:

• V2X is seeking a Senior Labor and Employment Attorney to oversee all labor and employment matters for the company.

• Reporting to the Chief Legal Officer, the Senior Labor and Employment Attorney will provide legal counsel and oversight of all global labor and employment matters including ensuring employment law compliance in US and foreign jurisdictions, management of all employment-related disputes and litigation, drafting and updating pertinent employee policies and procedures, and serving as a subject matter expert for employment matters related to executives in a publicly-traded company. The incumbent will work with and build close relationships with key operational and advisory leaders and will provide regular updates to the company executives and Board of Directors.

  Key Responsibilities:

• Proactively partners with and leads cross-functional internal stakeholders in Human Capital, Ethics, attorneys in the legal department and others with the primary focus on developing strategies that minimize risk for the organization and ensure compliance with US federal, state, local, and select foreign jurisdiction employment laws.

• Supports public company-required annual disclosures related to executives and other legal matters.

• Directs internal investigations for EEOC and manages employee-related disputes and litigation.

• Creates policies and processes in response to evolving laws, regulations, and industry guidance. Identifies, controls & mitigates risk of potential non-compliance through development of training sessions for employees on key risk topics.

• Advises appropriate business units on developing legislative and regulatory changes affecting employment and labor relations.

• Provides legal counsel regarding agency audits, and investigations.

• Develops reports and briefs the Board of Directors quarterly on labor and employment updates and employee-related disputes and litigation.

• Directs the appropriate resourcing (e.g.) in-house versus outside counsel).

• Assists with special projects as necessary and perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned.

Qualifications

Minimum Requirements:

• Education:

• Juris Doctor from an accredited law school and active admission to the VA, DC or MD bar.

• Commitment to maintaining the highest standards of professionalism, ethics, and confidentiality.

• Experience:

• Minimum of 8-10 years' of experience practicing employment law, either at a nationally recognized law firm or in-house legal department, with a minimum of 3 years in-house.

• Experience with EEOC and employee-related disputes and litigation.

• Experience in M&A due diligence and integration.

• Experience working with diverse types of workforces.

• Experience presenting and reporting to executives and/or Boards of Directors.

• Experience with Labor Relations and supporting collective bargaining.

• Experience working with a large, global government contracting organization (revenue over $1B).

• Strong knowledge of federal, state, and local employment laws, including but not limited to Title VII, the Americans with Disability Act (ADA), the Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA), and the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA).

• Demonstrated ability to work independently, manage multiple priorities, and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.

• Preferred Experience:

• Previous management experience preferred.

• Other Requirements:

• United States citizenship

• Ability to travel to company and client sites as needed to build relationships and resolve matters (up to 20%)

• Ability to work out of the headquarters location in McLean, VA on a hybrid schedule (3 days/week)

• Must be able to work extended hours, as required.

• Skills and Technology:

• Analytical Thinking & Problem Solving:

• Analytical skills focused on problem solving and process improvement.

• Innovative and creative thinking in developing organizational processes and procedures.

• Think intuitively and use learned experience to make new decisions.

• Demonstrated ability to work independently, manage multiple priorities, and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.

• Considerable skill in performing risk assessments and project management, and in maintaining composure under pressure while meeting multiple deadlines.

• Business/Labor & Employment Acumen:

• Conflict Management: the successful candidate will have highly refined skills enabling him/her to bring differences to closure while maintaining credibility and composure. He/she encourages healthy debate as a constructive part of the decision-making process and uses collaborative techniques to resolve conflict.

• Proven leadership skills, the ability to be proactive, and possess excellent writing and interpersonal communication skills.

• Integrity: high ethical standards and a strong moral compass are imperative. Honesty, credibility, a strong sense of responsibility and the will to follow through on commitments are critical attributes in this position.

• Highly motivated, positive attitude, self-directed and assertive.

• Process improvement: understanding the positive impact of continuous improvement and process improvement and a strong commitment to using these business tools as appropriate, to enhance organizational excellence is critical to success in this role

• Well-organized with an attention to detail.

• Has held a significant leadership role(s) requiring building strong relationships with stakeholders.

• Ability to execute and complete the integration of policies and procedures

• Business Partner/Effective Communicator:

• The successful candidate effectively conveys ideas and messages both formally and informally, in speaking and in writing. The candidate must be able to deliver clear, concise, accurate, articulate and persuasive written and oral messages, supply supporting facts as necessary and be adept at tailoring their communication to their audience. Platform presentation skills are imperative.

• Has the ability to succinctly articulate ideas, perspectives, advice, and opinions.

• Strong negotiation skills

• Must have excellent writing, interpersonal, and communications skills.

• Ability to fluently communicate using the English language: this includes commensurate skills in reading, writing, and speaking .

• Collaboration and Teamwork/Influence:

• The successful candidate believes in teamwork and identifies with the team.

• The candidate supports team goals over individual goals, readily collaborates with others, recognizes, and values their contributions and encourages team members to support each other.

• Negotiation and motivation skills are essential. Successful candidate will be able to motivate others towards business goals, using a range of influencing skills and strategies as the situation requires. He/she gains the commitment of others.

• Significant experience working collaboratively on cross-functional and cross-divisional teams.

• Build strong relationships with business units and their leaders across the enterprise, and develop a detailed understanding of their issues, challenges, and opportunities.

• Software:

• Proficient with Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint.

• Technology:

• Personal computer, printer, copy machine and other general office equipment.

• Demonstrated ability and proficiency in the utilization of a desktop computer, telephone, and general office equipment systems as directed and/or required in the performance of all assigned duties

  What We Bring:

• At V2X we strive to be market competitive in our total reward offerings.

• The successful candidate’s starting pay will be based on, but not limited to, their job-related skills, experience, qualifications, work location, and market conditions.

  Employee benefits include the following:

• Healthcare coverage

• Life insurance, AD&D, and disability benefits

• Retirement plan

• Wellness programs

• Paid time off, including holidays

• Learning and Development resources

• Employee assistance resources

  Pay and benefits are subject to change at any time and may be modified at the discretion of the company, consistent with the terms of any applicable compensation or benefit plans.

  We are committed to an inclusive and diverse workplace that values and supports the contributions of each individual. This commitment along with our common Vision and Values of Integrity, Respect, and Responsibility, allows us to leverage differences, encourage innovation and expand our success in the global marketplace. Vectrus is an Equal Opportunity /Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, protected veteran status or status as an individual with a disability. EOE/Minority/Female/Disabled/Veteran.