Legal Counsel - Compliance, Employment and Litigation

Convatec•Atlanta, GA

4d•Remote

About The Position

Convatec is seeking a highly motivated, detail-oriented attorney experienced in employment law and litigation, preferably with a healthcare or life sciences background, to join its Legal team. This remote, U.S.-based role provides legal guidance and support for global employee relations, commercial matters, and general litigation or other contested matters. The position reports directly to the VP, Deputy General Counsel. Candidates in the Eastern Time Zone are strongly preferred. The attorney will advise business partners, Human Resources teams, Compliance leadership, and local compliance officers. The role includes employment-law support, assistance with litigation and commercial matters, compliance and employee-relations investigations, and support for legal issues involving health care professional consulting arrangements. The position may involve limited business travel in the U.S., with occasional visits to Canada and Europe; travel is not expected to exceed 15% of the time.

Requirements

Admission to the bar in the state where the candidate is located and/or eligibility for in-house counsel registration.
Seven or more years of experience as an attorney, preferably in healthcare, life sciences, or a related industry, focused 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., including in Canada, the EU, and Latin American countries, without excessive reliance on external counsel.
Excellent written and verbal communication and group presentation skills.
Demonstrated ability to provide strategic legal advice and counsel to global business partners across varied functions and global business units.
High degree of professionalism, integrity, and ethical behavior.
Experience conducting investigations.
Law degree from an ABA-accredited law school.
For the U.S.-based role, admission to an applicable state bar.
Strong technical expertise, strategic thinking, sound judgment, and business acumen.
Ability to navigate ambiguity and sensitive matters and make risk-based decisions balancing regulatory obligations with business objectives.
Strong teamwork, communication, research, project management, time management, organizational, and analytical skills, including the ability to prioritize a demanding workload and maintain high-quality work.
Ability to translate broad strategies into objectives and action plans, develop creative legal solutions, influence across functions and geographies, and build effective working relationships.

Nice To Haves

Healthcare, life sciences, or related-industry experience.

Responsibilities

Provide direct employment law support and legal support to the U.S.-based Deputy General Counsel on litigation and other corporate matters.
Work 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 support compliance with North American and European employment laws, regulations, and industry standards, and proactively identify and mitigate legal risks.
Support and coordinate with the Compliance team, including assisting with investigations.
Advise U.S., European, and Canadian Human Resources departments and management teams on labor and employment matters, including onboarding, restrictive covenants, discipline, and separations.
Advise the Rewards and Recognition team on employee benefits concerns or claims.
Provide legal counsel on employment matters, including employment contracts, separation and severance agreements, internal investigations, discrimination, harassment, and related compliance issues.
Assist in developing, implementing, and maintaining employment policies, procedures, and practices that comply with applicable laws and regulations.
Conduct training sessions and provide educational resources to employees and managers on employment law and compliance.
Collaborate with the Deputy General Counsel to manage external counsel as needed, including oversight of disputes and litigation.
Work with Legal Group colleagues on commercial agreements and matters, and ongoing or potential litigation and disputes.
Review sales and marketing materials for legal compliance and adequate substantiation.
Work with Legal team members and internal stakeholders to support business objectives while maintaining legal and ethical standards.
Serve as a trusted legal advisor to Compliance leadership and local compliance officers.
Conduct compliance and employee-relations investigations and advise on remediation steps.
Advise on legal and compliance issues involving consulting arrangements with Health Care Professionals.