Senior Counsel - Employment Law

Novo Nordisk•Clayton, NC

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Provide legal counsel to a global healthcare company on employment law matters. Responsible for providing day-to-day labor and employment law counselling and advice. This role will be one of a team supporting the US manufacturing organization. Provides solutions-oriented employment law advice and counselling to customer group(s) on the full spectrum of employment issues. Proactively prevents or minimizes legal risk to the Company and helps drive legal strategy to align and achieve strategic goals of the business and the legal department. Represents the Company in labor and employment matters through the demand stage. Partners with the litigation team to advise on employment-related litigation and state or federal agency charges. Retains, manages and assists outside counsel for advice and counsel, audits, or project matters as needed. Reviews Company policies to ensure compliance with federal, state and local labor and employment laws. Supports employment law needs for company mergers and acquisitions activities, including due diligence and integration. Keeps informed of new laws, regulations and industry trends affecting the company and assists with development of policies, training and presentations to HR and line of business areas as needed. Performs other duties as assigned by senior management.

Requirements

A J.D. with 7+ years legal experience in employment law counselling and litigation required.
In-house experience or secondment strongly preferred.
State Bar admission required.
Ability to effectively collaborate with other functional support groups and line of business.
Demonstrated success managing projects to completion on time and with appropriate stakeholder input.
Effective time management and communication skills.
Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously with minimal oversight.
Strong problem-solving and change leadership skills - demonstrates and exercises creativity and initiative.

Nice To Haves

Experience within the healthcare/pharmaceutical industry preferred.
Those with employment law experience in a manufacturing setting are highly encouraged to apply.
Working knowledge and experience advising on ERISA defined benefit plans and benefits law issues a plus.
Prior experience working on M&A including due diligence and/or integration a plus.
Desire and willingness to invest in personal development including learning new or developing areas of the law.

Responsibilities

Provide legal counsel to global healthcare company on employment law matters.
Provide day-to-day labor and employment law counselling and advice.
Support the US manufacturing organization.
Provide solutions-oriented employment law advice and counselling on the full spectrum of employment issues.
Proactively prevent or minimize legal risk to the Company and help drive legal strategy.
Represent the Company in labor and employment matters through the demand stage.
Partner with the litigation team to advise on employment-related litigation and state or federal agency charges.
Retain, manage and assist outside counsel for advice and counsel, audits, or project matters.
Review Company policies to ensure compliance with federal, state and local labor and employment laws.
Support employment law needs for company mergers and acquisitions activities, including due diligence and integration.
Keep informed of new laws, regulations and industry trends affecting the company.
Assist with development of policies, training and presentations to HR and line of business areas.
Perform other duties as assigned by senior management.

Benefits

Company bonus based on individual and company performance.
Long-term incentive compensation and or company vehicles depending on the position's level or other company factors.
Medical coverage.
Dental coverage.
Vision coverage.
Life insurance.
Disability insurance.
401(k) savings plan.
Flexible spending accounts.
Employee assistance program.
Tuition reimbursement program.
Voluntary benefits such as group legal, critical illness, identity theft protection, pet insurance and auto/home insurance.
Time off pursuant to its sick time policy.
Flex-able vacation policy.
Parental leave policy.