Senior Corporate Counsel, Employment Law

Role Summary

You will serve as a legal advisor and counselor to corporate and divisional People Experience (PX) professionals, and business leaders, providing expert guidance on a variety of federal and state employment law issues in the US.

Responsibilities

• Provide PX and business leaders advice and counsel on employment laws, regulations, Company policies and best practices impacting all phases of employment.
• Review, draft, and revise Company policies and procedures to ensure compliance with applicable laws and regulations.
• Manage employment litigation with support from outside counsel, including attorney demand letters, administrative charges, complaints, and arbitration.
• Provide strategic counsel, risk mitigation, and guidance on investigations, disciplinary matters, terminations and other sensitive workplace issues.
• Draft, review and update employment contracts, severance agreements, and other employment-related documents.
• Develop and conduct employment law and policy related training for PX, management, and colleagues.
• Stay current on changes to employment laws and regulations and inform the necessary parties of any changes that could impact the business.

Qualifications

• Required: JD and admitted member of the bar in New York, or a U.S. state with reciprocity with New York.
• Required: 7+ years' experience practicing employment law (in-house and/or law firm).
• Required: Strong analytical and communication skills.
• Required: Excellent business judgment with the ability to balance legal risk with business goals.
• Required: Proven ability to work collaboratively and effectively with multiple internal stakeholders.
• Required: Strong organizational skills and ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Preferred: Artificial Intelligence legal knowledge and interest.
• Preferred: Pharmaceutical industry experience.

Additional Requirements

• Occasional travel required.