This is Energizer Holdings, Inc.

　　Energizer Holdings responsibly creates products to make lives easier and more enjoyable. To do this, we lean into our culture as an organization – we win together, while serving each other, with a willingness to act boldly, all while doing right. Our colleagues hail from all backgrounds, nationalities and walks of life, but our shared mission and purpose make us one team. Because we’re a global organization, you will always have opportunities to learn, grow and develop in your career. We support flexible working arrangements wherever possible.

　　Position Summary

　　The mission of Energizer’s Legal Department is to serve as a trusted business partner to our clients – utilizing our deep understanding of the business to proactively provide insights and data that help drive the business, while also providing clear risk-based counsel to defend our brands. We champion our culture of compliance and live our corporate values of integrity, respect, teamwork, innovation, passion, and initiative. Our department works hard to help the Company deliver on financial commitments, execute major corporate projects, and build a winning culture. Finally, as a team, we are passionate about positively impacting the world by helping to support our company’s ESG efforts, promoting diversity and inclusion in everything we do, and investing time in our people to drive professional growth and advance careers. And, throughout it all, we support each other and have fun together!

　　Energizer is a global company that owns an extensive portfolio of some of the world’s most recognizable brands and icons, including Energizer® and the Energizer Bunny®, Rayovac®, Eveready®, VARTA®, Armor All®, STP®, A/C Pro®, Eagle One®, Lexol®, Nu Finish®, California Scents®, Refresh Your Car®, Driven® and Bahama & Co.®.

　　Energizer is seeking an experienced and motivated Counsel, Labor, Employment and Benefits to join the Legal Department, reporting to the Associate General Counsel, Global Product Supply, Operations and Human Resources. This is a strong growth opportunity for a dynamic lawyer looking to join a fast-paced team and have an impact across multiple areas of responsibility.

　　Responsibilities

　　This role will support enterprise-wide labor, employment, and benefits matters. This position is expected to be a key business partner and to contribute to the success of the Company by combining both legal and business expertise to understand Energizer’s operations and strategic goals and deliver solutions to help the organization achieve those goals.

　　This attorney will be expected to work effectively across internal legal and non-legal functions. This role requires a mature individual who can fight fires as needed and provide practical legal advice that supports business objectives. While much of this attorney’s time will be spent on labor, employment, and benefit matters, this role will also be expected to assist in other areas, including contract drafting and advising. Specific responsibilities include:

　　Provide day-to-day counseling on all labor and employment legal issues during the lifecycle of employment, from recruitment to performance management to termination, for all functions on a global basis

　　Provide counseling and legal support to the Total Rewards team and Benefits Committee on global benefits issues, including health and welfare, retirement, perquisites, and severance

　　Develop policies and training programs to meet employment law requirements and business needs

　　Participate in collective bargaining and assist with adjusting grievances and administering collective bargaining agreements

　　Stay updated on global laws and advise on their impact to the business

　　Minimize legal exposure consistent with Company objectives upon voluntary or involuntary terminations and retirements

　　Partner with HR to promote the Company’s ESG and DEIB goals

　　Assist with HR and compliance investigations, as needed

　　Interest and ability to assist in other legal subject areas, including drafting contracts and advising the business on contractual terms and conditions

　　Work closely with other members of the legal department on cross functional initiatives

　　Motivated and able to prioritize among many tasks of competing importance

　　Able to work independently and collaboratively

　　Customer-focused, able to present complex legal matters simply

　　Strong attention to detail and commitment to responsiveness

　　Willingness to assist in other areas as needed, even if outside your comfort zone

　　Interest in expanding skillset/area of responsibility

　　What we are looking for

　　Juris Doctorate (JD) degree from an accredited institution

　　Member in good standing of at least one state bar

　　4-6 years of relevant experience at a large law firm or as in-house counsel in a similar capacity

　　Ability to work as an impactful business partner in a dynamic environment by giving reasoned balanced legal advice that is understandable to the business

　　Strong analytical, writing and communication/presentation skills

　　Strong leadership skills

　　Strong customer service focus

　　Ability to collaborate with others in a matrix management structure

　　Ability to build positive relationships with senior management and other members of the legal team and to positively influence outcomes

　　Ability to work independently with minimal guidance and direction

　　Ability to resolve ambiguities and provide legal guidance in uncertain situations

　　Ability to evaluate and mitigate risk

　　Global mindset and the ability to work virtually with business partners across the globe

　　Willingness to take on new projects even if they are outside the scope of day-to-day responsibilities

　　Experience advising international markets

　　Experience drafting contracts and advising on contract terms and conditions

　　Come join us!

　　Energizer is an equal opportunity employer, and we prohibit discrimination based on age, color, disability, marital or parental status, veteran status, national origin, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or any other legally protected status in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws.