Legal Counsel - Compliance, Employment and Litigation

Overview

This remote, US-based attorney role supports employment law, litigation, and related matters for the organization’s Legal team. There is a strong preference for candidates located in the Eastern Time Zone.

Responsibilities

• Provide employment law support and legal support to the U.S.-based Deputy General Counsel in litigation and other corporate matters.
• Collaborate with business colleagues, Legal team members, and contract managers to draft, review, and manage day-to-day sales, procurement, and other commercial agreements.
• Partner with cross-functional teams to ensure compliance with North American and European federal, state, and local employment laws, regulations, and industry standards, proactively identifying and mitigating legal risks.
• Support and coordinate with the Compliance team, including assistance on investigative matters.
• Advise U.S., European, and Canadian Human Resources and management teams on labor and employment laws, including onboarding, restrictive covenants, employee disciplinary actions, and separations.
• Advise the Rewards and Recognition team on employee benefits concerns or claims.
• Provide legal counsel and support on a range of employment law matters, including employment contracts, separation and severance agreements, internal investigations, discrimination, harassment, and related compliance issues.
• Assist in the development, implementation, and maintenance of employment policies, procedures, and practices that comply with applicable laws and regulations.
• Conduct training sessions and provide educational resources to employees and managers on employment law topics to promote legal awareness and compliance.
• Collaborate with Deputy General Counsel on managing external counsel as needed, including oversight of disputes and litigation matters.
• Work with other Legal team members to manage day-to-day commercial agreements, legal matters, and ongoing and potential litigation and disputes.
• Review sales and marketing materials to ensure legal compliance and adequate substantiation.
• Serve as a trusted legal advisor to Compliance leadership and local compliance officers.
• Conduct compliance and employee relations investigations and provide advice on remediation steps.
• Advise on legal and compliance issues involved in consulting arrangements with Health Care Professionals.
• Advise on compliance and employee relations matters and investigate issues as assigned.
• Provide guidance on employment-related legal risks across regions.

Requirements

• Admission to the bar in the state where the candidate is located and/or eligibility for in-house counsel registration.
• Seven (7) or more years of attorney experience, preferably in healthcare, life sciences, or a related industry, with a focus on litigation, employment, and health law.
• Strong knowledge of U.S. federal and state laws and regulations.
• Strong knowledge of the anti-kickback statute, False Claims Act, Foreign Corrupt Practices Act, and global equivalents.
• Ability to research labor and employment laws, regulations, and collective bargaining requirements outside the U.S. (e.g., Canada, the EU, and Latin American countries) without over-relying on external counsel.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including group presentation skills.
• Demonstrated ability to provide strategic legal advice to global business partners across varied functions and business units.
• High degree of professionalism, integrity, and ethical behavior.
• Experience conducting investigations.

Preferred Qualifications

• Law degree from an ABA accredited law school.

Travel Requirements

• Limited business travel within the U.S., with occasional visits to Canada and Europe.
• Travel is not expected to exceed 15% of the time.

Compensation & Benefits

• Not specified in the provided job description.

Location

• Remote, US-based.
• Strong preference for candidates in the Eastern Time Zone.