Legal Counsel - Employment & Litigation

Overview

This is a remote, US-based attorney role with a strong preference for candidates located in the Eastern Time Zone. The position requires a highly motivated and detail-oriented attorney experienced in employment law and litigation, preferably with a background in healthcare or life sciences. The attorney will provide legal guidance and support for global employee relations, commercial matters, and general litigation or other contested matters. This role reports directly to the VP, Deputy General Counsel.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct employment law support and assist the U.S.-based Deputy General Counsel in litigation and 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, disciplinary actions, and separations
• Provide counsel to the Rewards and Recognition team on employee benefits concerns or claims
• Handle a wide range of employment law matters such as employment contracts, separation and severance agreements, internal investigations, discrimination, harassment, and related compliance issues
• Assist in developing, implementing, and maintaining employment policies, procedures, and practices compliant with applicable laws and regulations
• Conduct training sessions and provide educational resources on employment law to employees and managers
• 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
• Work closely 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 (5) years of experience as an attorney, preferably in healthcare, life sciences, or a related industry, 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 with the ability to set challenging yet achievable objectives
• Creative problem-solving skills for legal and extra-legal issues
• Superior organizational and analytical skills with consistent high-quality work output
• Ability to handle demanding workloads and prioritize tasks effectively
• Willingness to learn about the organization’s businesses, products, and services

Communication and Collaboration

• Communicates direction, opinions, facts, and goals clearly and transparently
• Seeks multiple perspectives and listens openly to others
• Encourages speaking up on challenging issues and risks
• Works across organizational, functional, and geographic boundaries to achieve goals
• Builds and maintains strong relationships with team members, partners, and customers
• Cooperates effectively to meet group and organizational objectives

Leadership and Innovation

• Fosters an environment encouraging continuous improvement, innovation, and appropriate risk-taking
• Focuses the organization on key priorities impacting the business
• Adapts to or drives 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, US-based role with a strong preference for candidates in the Eastern Time Zone