Legal Counsel - Employment & Litigation

Overview

A global medical products and technologies organization focused on managing chronic conditions is seeking a highly motivated and detail-oriented attorney with experience in employment law and litigation. The role is remote within the U.S., with a strong preference for candidates located in the Eastern Time Zone. This position reports directly to the VP, Deputy General Counsel.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct employment law support and assist the U.S.-based Deputy General Counsel with litigation and corporate matters.
• Collaborate with business colleagues, legal team members, and contract managers to draft, review, and manage sales, procurement, and other commercial agreements.
• Work with cross-functional teams to ensure compliance with North American and European 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 departments and management on labor and employment laws, including onboarding, restrictive covenants, disciplinary actions, and separations.
• Provide guidance to the Rewards and Recognition team on employee benefits concerns or claims.
• Counsel on a wide range of employment law matters such as employment contracts, separation and severance agreements, internal investigations, discrimination, harassment, and compliance issues.
• Assist in developing, implementing, and maintaining employment policies, procedures, and practices compliant with applicable laws.
• Conduct training sessions and provide educational resources on employment law to promote legal awareness and compliance.
• Collaborate with Deputy General Counsel to manage external counsel and oversee disputes and litigation matters.
• Work with the legal team to manage commercial agreements, ongoing and potential litigation, and disputes.
• Review sales and marketing materials to ensure legal compliance and adequate substantiation.
• Partner with internal stakeholders to achieve business objectives while maintaining legal and ethical standards.

Requirements

• Admission to the bar in New Jersey or another state, with eligibility for in-house counsel registration.
• Minimum of five years of experience as an attorney, preferably in healthcare, life sciences, or related industries, focusing 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., including Canada, the EU, and Latin America, with limited reliance on external counsel.
• Excellent written, verbal, and group presentation skills.
• Proven ability to provide strategic legal advice to global business partners across various functions and business units.
• High degree of professionalism, integrity, and ethical behavior.

Preferred Competencies

• Ability to create a sense of purpose or vision for self and team.
• Strong and effective communication skills.
• Capability to translate broad strategies into specific objectives and action plans.
• Excellent research, project management, and time management skills.
• Creative problem-solving skills for legal and extra-legal issues.
• Superior organizational and analytical skills with consistent high-quality work output.
• Willingness to learn about the organization’s businesses, products, and services.
• Transparent and honest communication.
• Openness to multiple perspectives and encouraging open dialogue.
• Collaborative approach across organizational and geographic boundaries.
• Ability to energize others by fostering continuous improvement, innovation, and appropriate risk-taking.
• Adaptability to drive or embrace positive change.

Education

• Juris Doctor (JD) degree from an ABA-accredited law school.
• Admission to an applicable U.S. state bar is required.

Travel

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

Location

• Remote within the United States, with a strong preference for candidates in the Eastern Time Zone.