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The Royal Caribbean Group's Legal team has an exciting career opportunity for a full time Manager, Associate Counsel Employment reporting to the AVP, Assistant General Counsel Labor Employment.

Position Summary:

The Manager, Associate Counsel Employment supports Royal Caribbean Group's Legal department with respect to labor and employment matters.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Manage employment-related legal demands, complaints, union grievances, governmental/regulatory inquiries, administrative proceedings, litigation, and arbitration;

• Draft responses to employment-related demand letters and administrative charges;

• Conduct fact investigations and document review, including electronic discovery;

• Manage external counsel (including budget and spend) representing the company in employment-related matters;

• Conduct legal research and provide legal updates to internal stakeholders;

• Provide legal guidance and risk assessment to internal stakeholders relating to escalated labor and employment law matters, including personnel decisions and workplace investigations;

• Draft, review, and revise employment-related agreements and policies;

• Provide employment law-related support in connection with commercial transactions;

• Manage employment law-related initiatives and projects;

• Foster a respectful, innovative, and creative workplace with the highest moral, ethical, and legal standards;

• Perform such other tasks and duties as may be assigned from time to time at the company's discretion;

• Travel as needed, sometimes on short notice.

• Juris Doctor from an accredited U.S. law school with excellent academic credentials;

• At least two (2) years of experience in the practice of law, including providing employment counseling to multijurisdictional clients regarding human resources compliance matters and conducting workplace investigations;

• One (1) to two (2) years of litigation experience preferred;

• Membership in the Florida Bar;

• Knowledge of federal, state, and local employment laws, including laws relating to discrimination, harassment, retaliation, wage and hour, accommodations, and leaves of absence;

• Strong advocacy and negotiation skills;

• Ability to analyze legal risk and develop legal strategy;

• Strong written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills, including the ability to effectively communicate legal concepts, risk, and guidance;

• Attention to detail and the ability to work independently;

• Strong team player with the ability to work cross-functionally in a complex organizational structure;

• Self-starter who thinks proactively, performs well under pressure, and is able to assume significant responsibility in a fast-paced environment; and

• Proficient in the following systems and platforms: Microsoft Office Suite systems including, but not limited to, Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and OneNote; Relativity; and Westlaw/Practical Law.