Legal Counsel - Compliance, Employment and Litigation

Position overview

This role is for a highly motivated and detail-oriented attorney experienced in employment law and in litigation, preferably with a healthcare or life sciences background, to join our Legal team. The successful candidate will play a crucial role in providing 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.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide direct employment law support and legal support to U.S. based Deputy General Counsel in litigation and other corporate matters
• Collaborate with business colleagues, legal team members, and contract managers to draft, review, and manage day-to-day sales, procurement, and other commercial agreements
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure compliance with North American and European federal, state, and local employment laws, regulations, and industry standards, proactively identifying and mitigating legal risks
• Provide support to and coordinate with Compliance team including assistance on investigative matters
• Provide guidance and advice to 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 advice to the Rewards and Recognition team on employee benefits concerns or claims
• Provide legal counsel on employment law matters including employment contracts, separation and severance agreements, internal investigations, discrimination, harassment, and related compliance issues
• Assist in the development, implementation, and maintenance of employment policies, procedures, and practices
• Conduct training sessions and provide educational resources to employees and managers on employment law matters
• Collaborate with Deputy General Counsel on managing external counsel, including oversight of disputes and litigation matters
• Collaborate with other Legal Group team members to manage day-to-day commercial agreements, matters, and litigation and disputes
• Review sales and marketing materials to ensure legal compliance and adequate substantiation
• Serve as a trusted legal advisor to Compliance leadership and local compliance officers
• Conduct compliance and employee relations investigations and provide advice on remediation steps
• Advise on legal and compliance issues involved in consulting arrangements with Health Care Professionals

Role Relevant Experience and skills

• Admission to the bar in the state where the candidate is located and/or eligible for in-house counsel registration
• Seven (7) or more years of experience as an attorney, preferably in healthcare, life sciences, or a related industry, with a focus on litigation, employment, and health law
• Strong knowledge of U.S. federal and state laws and regulations
• Strong knowledge of the anti-kickback statute, false claims act, Foreign Corrupt Practices Act and global equivalents
• Ability to research labor and employment laws, regulations and collective bargaining requirements outside the U.S., such as Canada, the EU and Latin American countries, without overly relying on external counsel
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills and group presentation skills
• Demonstrated ability to provide strategic legal advice and counsel to global business partners
• High degree of professionalism, integrity, and ethical behavior
• Experience conducting investigations

Education/Qualifications

• Law degree from an ABA accredited law school
• U.S. based role requires admission to an applicable state bar

Travel Requirements

The position may require limited business travel within the U.S., with occasional visits to Canada and Europe. Travel is not expected to exceed 15% of the time.