Chris Rather
Deputy General Counsel at VECTRUS SYSTEMS CORPORATION
- Role
- Deputy General Counsel at Vectrus
- Location
- Colorado Springs, CO, US
- LinkedIn followers
- 500 followers
About Chris Rather
Executive responsible for managing domestic and international employment and labor relations matters for $1.2B defense services government contractor with over employees world-wide and a legacy of more than 70 years that began with ITT Corporation in 1945.
Experience
Deputy General Counsel
Sep 2012 — Present · Colorado Springs, CO, US
CompliancePerceives legal function as an integral contributor to the success of the organization and the core areas that drive business activities. Supports tactical legal and compliance initiatives by providing effective advice on legal considerations of business strategies and their implementation, while balancing risk and minimizing potential legal liability. Extensive experience in providing effective advice on state, federal, and international employment laws, and in drafting and advising on company policy, conducting investigations, and in analyzing and drafting agreements governing employment relationships. Conduct and provide effective counsel on internal investigations regarding various employment-related issues and other types of complaints, ensuring claims are addressed promptly, thoroughly, and appropriately. Propose, create, and provide legal training to business leaders and professionals, including human resources and operations, on employment law topics- Claims and LitigationPrepare responses to EEOC, OFCCP, DOL, and state agency discrimination charges and employee demand letters. Participate in agency hearings and conciliation proceedings. Partner with outside counsel in the United States and foreign countries regarding domestic and international employment law matters. Supervise outside counsel in employment-related adversarial proceedings and litigation in efficient and cost-effective manner- International ExperienceProvide effective legal advice, counsel, and advocacy to business and functional areas at the company headquarters and across more than 15 programs in more than 85 locations in 18 countries, including Europe and the Middle East.Interface with business development teams during proposal phase and operations teams during project execution to provide advice on local employment laws in numerous foreign jurisdictions.
Education
University of Northern Colorado
Bachelor of Arts - BA, Biological Science
1981 — 1985
University of Denver
Biology/Biological Sciences, General
1980 — 1981
University of Denver - Sturm College of Law
Juris Doctor, Law
1985 — 1988
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