Assistant General Counsel

PCI Pharma Services • Philadelphia, PA

1d • Remote

About The Position

Life changing therapies. Global impact. Bridge to thousands of biopharma companies and their patients. We are PCI. Our investment is in People who make an impact, drive progress and create a better tomorrow. Our strategy includes building teams across our global network to pioneer and shape the future of PCI. Assistant General Counsel – Employment Law, North America This is a remote role, ideally located in Eastern time zone. This candidate will report to the General Counsel and be an integral member of the legal team responsible for the day-to-day legal work related to employment law matters.

Requirements

• JD degree from a nationally recognized law school
• Admitted to the Bar of at least one state and eligible for admission as in-house counsel.
• 6 years or more of legal experience as US employment law attorney.
• Must possess excellent legal judgment and business acumen.
• Must be able to work comfortably in an intense, fast-paced environment, must be responsive to the needs of his/her business partners, have a high energy level, be hands-on, and have the judgment/confidence to be able to execute under pressure in a timely way.
• Must be able to manage workload and prioritize impactful issues.
• Must be a team player.
• Must demonstrate gravitas and excellent communication skills necessary to engender the confidence of the members of senior management.
• Must inspire confidence through the strength of his or her intellect, judgment, leadership style, and ability to manage interpersonal relationships at all levels.
• Must demonstrate ability to work effectively with senior management, and collaboratively with other corporate functions, including HR and Finance.
• Must possess excellent organizational, project management and technological skills.
• U.S. Eastern Time Zone is preferred.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with life science / manufacturing / CDMO is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct legal support on a full range of North American employment law issues relating to the entire employee lifecycle, including but not limited to: recruiting, hiring, training, performance management, compensation, leaves of absence, return to work and accommodation issues, benefits, terminations, and other employment related topics
• Advise on labor and employment law compliance, including but not limited to wage and hour laws, labor laws, health and safety, discrimination, harassment, leave and disability accommodation laws, and other employment related laws and regulations
• Oversee and direct internal investigations in addition to managing litigation, claims, agency charges, and government investigations internally.
• Develop, revise, and implement best in class employment policies, procedures, and scalable training solutions
• Oversee external counsel support for non-US employment law issues.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree