Legal Counsel - Employment and Litigation

Overview

This role is for a highly motivated, detail-oriented attorney with experience in employment law and litigation to join the Legal team. The position provides legal guidance and support for global employee relations, commercial matters, and general litigation or other contested matters.

This is a remote, US-based role with a strong preference for candidates in the Eastern Time Zone.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct employment law support, and provide legal support to the U.S.-based Deputy General Counsel in litigation and other corporate matters.
• Draft, review, and manage day-to-day sales, procurement, and other commercial agreements in collaboration with business colleagues, Legal team members, and contract managers.
• Ensure compliance with North American and European federal, state, and local employment laws, regulations, and industry standards; proactively identify and mitigate legal risks.
• Support and coordinate with the Compliance team, including assistance on investigative matters.
• Advise U.S., European, and Canadian Human Resources departments 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 employment law matters, which may include: employment contracts, separation and severance agreements, internal investigations, discrimination, harassment, and related compliance issues.
• Help develop, implement, and maintain 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 matters.
• Collaborate with the Deputy General Counsel on managing external counsel as needed, including oversight of disputes and litigation matters.
• Collaborate with other Legal team members to manage day-to-day commercial agreements, matters, and ongoing and potential litigation and disputes.
• Review sales and marketing materials to ensure legal compliance and adequate substantiation.
• Partner with Legal and other internal stakeholders to achieve business objectives while maintaining legal and ethical standards.

Requirements

• Admission to the bar in the state of New Jersey or another state, and eligible for in-house counsel registration.
• Five (5) or more years of experience as an attorney, preferably in healthcare, life sciences, or a related industry, with a focus on litigation and employment law.
• Strong knowledge of U.S. federal and state laws and regulations.
• 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 overly relying on external counsel.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills and group presentation skills.
• Demonstrated ability to provide strategic legal advice and counsel to global business partners across varied functions and business units.
• High degree of professionalism, integrity, and ethical behavior.
• Law degree from an ABA accredited law school.

Preferred Qualifications

• Healthcare or life sciences employment law and litigation experience.
• Experience advising HR and management teams across the U.S., Europe, and Canada.

Compensation & Benefits

• Not specified in the provided job description.

Location & Travel

• Remote, US-based role; strong preference for candidates in the Eastern Time Zone.
• Limited business travel within the U.S., with occasional visits to Canada and Europe.
• Travel is not expected to exceed 15% of the time for the position.

Education/Qualifications

• Law degree from an ABA accredited law school.
• U.S.-based role requires admission to an applicable state bar.