Senior Counsel, Employment

Overview

A biopharmaceutical oncology organization is seeking a Senior Counsel, Employment to provide legal guidance on a wide range of employment law matters across U.S. and international operations. This role reports to the SVP, General Counsel and involves advising on hiring, benefits, employee relations, performance management, corrective actions, terminations, restructuring, leaves of absence, accommodations, and EEOC compliance.

Responsibilities

• Provide timely legal advice and consultation on employee, human resources, and employment issues
• Draft and review employment-related documents including offer letters, employment contracts, separation agreements, restrictive covenants, employee handbooks, SOPs, and related policies
• Collaborate with HR and business leaders to develop business-focused, risk-managed solutions
• Advise and train managers on employment law topics such as corrective action, documentation, and performance improvement plans
• Review and negotiate HR and employment agreements including benefits, ERISA, placement, agency/EOR, and employment contracts
• Draft, review, and negotiate general and administrative master service agreements, statements of work, and service agreements related to Finance, IT, Facilities, and leases
• Stay current on employment law changes to provide informed advice
• Conduct workplace investigations, terminations, and corrective actions as needed
• Partner with HR to develop strategies to mitigate litigation risks and resolve disputes proactively
• Advise on administration and compliance of retirement benefit plans such as profit-sharing, 401(k), and welfare benefit plans
• Address compliance issues and technical matters related to employee benefit plans and programs
• Manage and oversee employment-related claims, litigation, arbitration, agency charges, and outside counsel
• Build trusted relationships with stakeholders
• Support global operations with international employment law issues, including cross-border compliance and expatriate assignments
• Perform miscellaneous legal tasks or special assignments as required

Requirements

• Juris Doctorate from an accredited law school
• Admission to a U.S. state bar in good standing
• Minimum of 7+ years of employment law experience, preferably including national law firm and/or in-house experience
• Experience defending employment discrimination, EEOC/DOL, and wage and hour claims
• Strong knowledge of employment law, HR policies, and compliance
• Proven litigation and dispute resolution experience
• Excellent legal research, drafting, and writing skills
• Strong negotiation and advocacy abilities
• Excellent organizational and planning skills with meticulous attention to detail
• Self-starter capable of working independently and collaboratively
• Ability to manage competing priorities in a fast-paced environment and exercise sound commercial and legal judgment
• Flexibility to adapt to a rapidly changing business environment

Compensation and Benefits

• Salary range: $190,000 - $230,000 USD
• Actual compensation depends on factors such as skill set, experience, certifications, and work location
• Total compensation package may include bonus, stock options, benefits, and other variable compensation

Location

Headquartered in Miami, Florida, with additional offices in California, New Jersey, the UK, and Ireland.

Equal Opportunity

The employer is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to maintaining a diverse environment. There is no discrimination in recruitment, hiring, training, promotion, or any other employment practices based on race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, sexual orientation, marital or veteran status, disability, or any other legally protected status.