Legal Counsel, Employment

Overview

A global life sciences data and AI solutions platform is seeking a Legal Counsel, Employment to join their global legal team. This role provides broad employment law support across U.S. and international jurisdictions, working closely with Human Resources to deliver practical, business-focused legal advice. The position reports to the Deputy General Counsel and supports labor and employment matters in a fast-paced, global environment.

Responsibilities

• Advise HR and internal stakeholders on labor and employment matters including employment claims, grievances, wage and hour issues, leave of absence compliance, and day-to-day employment questions across U.S. and international jurisdictions.
• Draft, review, and update employment-related documents, agreements, policies, and procedures to ensure legal compliance and alignment with business objectives.
• Manage relationships with outside employment counsel domestically and internationally to ensure timely and cost-effective legal advice.
• Partner with HR and Compliance teams to lead or support internal employment investigations.
• Collaborate on internal training initiatives and ongoing review and updates of policies and procedures.
• Provide strategic advice and support to management on employment-related issues.
• Monitor changes in labor and employment laws and regulations across jurisdictions and advise on their impact.
• Support management of employment litigation matters in conjunction with external counsel as needed.
• Participate in local and cross-regional team projects and contribute to global legal initiatives.
• Identify areas for process development and operational efficiency to contribute to continuous improvement.

Required Qualifications

• 4–7 years of employment law experience; some in-house experience preferred.
• Juris Doctor (J.D.) degree required.
• Active license in good standing to practice law in at least one U.S. jurisdiction.
• Experience supporting international employment matters, particularly in the UK.
• Strong drafting, negotiation, research, and analytical skills.
• Practical, business-oriented judgment with the ability to advise HR and business leaders clearly and concisely.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities independently in a fast-paced, global environment.
• Effective communication skills to present complex information clearly to various stakeholders.
• Comfortable meeting deadlines and managing changing requirements and priorities.

Preferred Qualifications

• Prior in-house experience at a technology, life sciences, healthcare, data, or information services company.
• Experience with HIPAA, data privacy, or healthcare-related employment matters.
• Experience supporting employment matters in the UK, EU, APAC, or other non-U.S. jurisdictions.
• Experience managing outside counsel relationships and overseeing legal spend.
• Experience supporting M&A employment due diligence and post-acquisition integration.
• Willingness to travel occasionally.

Compensation & Benefits

• Base salary range: $135,000 to $150,000.
• Salary offers are based on skills, training, experience, education, licensure or certifications, and market and organizational factors.
• Competitive benefits package.
• Eligibility for a discretionary bonus.

Location

• This role supports U.S. and international jurisdictions; specific location details are not provided.

Equal Opportunity

The employer is an equal opportunity organization and does not discriminate based on gender, sexual orientation, marital or civil partner status, pregnancy or maternity, gender reassignment, race, color, nationality, ethnic or national origin, religion or belief, disability, or age. All employment decisions are based on individual abilities, skills, performance, behavior, and business requirements. The organization maintains a zero-tolerance policy for discrimination, abuse, or harassment.